About Us  

The Africa Projects Development Centre is a youth-driven Pan-African organization with its Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria, committed to driving positive change and making a tangible impact in our communities in Agriculture, Creative Sector, Nutrition, Renewable Energy, and Green Economy. To ensure the safe delivery of our mandate, we are strengthening our institutional security framework to protect our most valuable resources: our people, facilities, and physical assets.  

Position Summary  

We are seeking a highly strategic Chief Security Officer (CSO) to lead our physical risk and security management. This role is critical for ensuring absolute Duty of Care. You will direct comprehensive physical security protocols, manage operational risk across diverse field environments, and safeguard both our headquarters and community-based physical assets.  

Reports to: Director of Administrative Services/Director of Programmes, Policy and Partnerships.  

Position Type: Full-Time.   

Location: APDC Group Headquarters - Gwagwalada, Abuja, (with the option of field travel).  

Duration: Full Time.    

Key Responsibilities  

• Develop, implement, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), contingency plans, and emergency evacuation protocols for staff and physical resources.  
• Ensure strict adherence to Duty of Care principles, providing comprehensive physical safety briefings and training to all staff, consultants, and trainees.  
• Liaise extensively with local law enforcement, community leaders, and inter-NGO security forums to monitor the regional security landscape.  
• Oversee access control, facility security, fleet safety, and hospitality protection.  
• Ensure the safe deployment of personnel and physical assets during all youth incubation programmes.  

Qualifications and Experience  

• A diploma in Security Management, Criminology, Risk Management, or a related physical security discipline.  
• A Minimum of 5–10 years of executive leadership in physical security and risk management, specifically within the NGO, humanitarian, or international development sector.   
• Deep understanding of the Nigerian and Pan-African physical security landscape, facility protection, and humanitarian safety principles.  
• Background in corporate, government, or military security would be an added advantage.  

Required Skills  

• Unshakeable crisis leadership, exceptional analytical acumen, cross-cultural sensitivity, and high decisiveness.  
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders/key individuals.  
• Familiarity with incident response and investigation techniques.  
• Proactive, detail-oriented, resourceful, and committed to the highest standards of work.   

What We Offer  

• A key role in a growing, youth-driven organization with a meaningful mission.  
• Opportunity for professional development and growth.  
• A collaborative, supportive, and dynamic work environment.  

How to Apply  

Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documents to careers@apdcgroup.orgwith the subject line: "Application: Chief Security Officer"    

1. Your CV and Bio-Data (Name, State of Origin, Age, etc)(maximum 3 pages).  
2. Cover Letter(maximum 2 pages) detailing:  
   • Why are you interested in this specific role and our organisation?  
   • How do your experience/skills directly match the requirements?  

Application Deadline: 5th April 2026.  

Invitation to Interview: 9^th April 2026.  

Notification of Successful Candidates: 10^th April 2026    

Kindly note that, as a youth-led organisation, we prioritize applicants aged 18 to 35.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.