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Addax Petroleum is a subsidiary of the Sinopec Group, one of the largest oil and gas producers in China,
the biggest oil refiner in Asia and the second largest worldwide by capacity.
Addax Petroleum was founded in 1994 upon leading petroleum industry expertise and a deep-rooted
understanding and respect for African cultures. Over the years, Addax Petroleum has evolved from a young
pioneer into an established international oil and gas exploration and production company focused on Africa, the
Middle East, and the North Sea.
The Company's average daily oil production for 2018 was approximately 110,000 bbl/d. Addax Petroleum has a
high-quality asset base consisting of a number of onshore and offshore exploration, development and producing
fields in Nigeria, Gabon, Cameroon, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and the UK North Sea. Addax Petroleum has
operating offices in Lagos and Abuja (Nigeria), Port-Gentil (Gabon) and Douala (Cameroon).
Head of Security & Emergency Response
Work Location Douala, Cameroon
Work Schedule 5/2
Reports to HSSE Manager
Category 11
Job Purpose/Summary
The Head of Security & Emergency Response provides strategic direction and management to
ensure the security of personnel, capital assets and proprietary information for the Company.
He/she serves as Subject Matter Expert / Adviser for company units. Moreover, the position is
responsible for emergency planning and disaster recovery as well as compliance with
environmental regulations.
Key Accountabilities/Result Area
• Manage Security Operations, budget and contracts for APCC/APCL, and provide security advice to
APCC and contract personnel.
• Design and implement policies and strategies for Corporate Security, including but not limited to,
internal investigations, executive protection, workplace violence, technological protection systems,
contract guard force management, proprietary information protection, computer security, crisis
management, and environmental health and safety.
• Manage airport security support and other security personnel, materials and provide security operation
services in Onshore & Offshore.
• Manage Security Supervisors deployed to asset/areas and project teams and approve security plans
for asset/facility activities and monitor implementation through the Supervisors’ and contract Security
Company.
• Implement and ensure compliance with VPSHR security operations.
• Periodically conduct Security Risk Assessments (SRA), and Security CSTMA to determine country
operating levels.
• Intelligence gathering, and lead investigation into Security and VPSHR incidents.
• Provide security advice to the HSSE Manager.
• Liaise with APCC/APCL Management to define company security strategies, to protect people and
assets in Cameroon against major potential threats (hostage taking, armed conflict, terrorism, militant
activism, organized and violent crime, and information theft, etc).
• Ensure that there is a consistent, common approach to security and that all operations are conducted in
accordance with National, International and Addax Standards.
• Ensure that fit-for-purpose security policies, plans and procedures are in place, and that they are
reviewed on a regular basis.
• Establish and maintain a network of security contacts throughout the country to share information and
good security practices.
• Proactively promote Security Risk Management, security awareness, collective and individual
responsibility for practicing good security practices at all times.
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• Engage in the development of security-related crisis and business continuity plans to provide specialist
security advice when required.
• Provide PPO services to senior staff and VIP when necessary.
• Maintain and manage all electronic security systems.
• Monitor, maintain and manage material exit procedures.
• Identify, evaluate and manage security risk to people, information, asset and company image.
• Inform and update ADDAX Management on security exposures.
• Manage APCC’s Emergency Response and Evacuation Plans.
• Manage security operations for all aspects related to personnel, production and operations in
Cameroun onshore and offshore in order to contribute to the optimization of safe production and
thereby maximize business profitability.
The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned.
Interface & Dimensions
Internal Interface
• The incumbent is part of a HSSE Team of 09 staff.
• Management of all security workforce onshore and offshore (more than 100 people).
• APCC/APCL workforce: 130 locals, and expat staff plus families.
• APCC/APCL periodical visitors, local and expatriate consultants.
External Interfaces
• Government Agencies, Military Authorities, Local Forces of Law and Order.
• Private Security Companies.
• Security Managers from other Operators.
• National and International Companies Security Managers in Cameroon.
• OSAC.
• Security vessel providers.
Dimensions
• Onshore facilities:
o Logistic Base: 4 hectares at the port site hosting 2 office buildings, 2 warehouses, and a
recreation complex (catering/sports/leisure);
o 6+- residences and apartments.
• Offshore facilities:
o 1Central processing platform including living quarters;
o 11 producing platforms, and periodic drilling Rigs.
• Quayside Boat loading and staff transfer offshore.
• OPEX: Directly accountable for USD 1MM approx. annual budget.
• CAPEX: $ 0.5 MM.
• Contract Holder for security contracts.
• Staff numbers:2 Direct Reports, and more than 135 Indirect security officers (via the contractor).
Key Challenges
• Ensure security for staff and families in an environment with increasing security exposures and expat
staff fully integrated in the local community.
• Maintain excellent liaison with Forces of Law & order (police and military), and Embassies to ensure full
support and co-operation especially in times of hostility.
• Zero Security incidents to staff, contractors and assets.
• Ensure rapid, and prompt recovery intervention on 24/7 basis if any threat appears.
• Periodically update Crisis Management and Emergency Response Systems.
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Experience/Competence & Requirements
• B.Sc. degree in Industrial Security / Law / Criminal Justice / Business Administration or any related
field. An M.Sc. degree in Security Management, Risk Management or a related field will provide an
edge.
• Certification in security Management will be a plus.
• Military academy, Police academy or similar exposure.
• At least 10 years' experience in Corporate Security Management and asset protection.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to develop the many and varied interfaces and to engender
trust, credibility and respect.
• Good knowledge of Oil and Gas E&P business and understanding of local environment.
• Ability to lead an integrated and ensure delivery to deadlines
• Creative, imaginative, well organised with good influencing skills based upon extensive specialist
knowledge.
• Developed leadership skills- able to prioritize and delegate tasks with limited resources.
• Strategic thinker and competent communicator- able to assimilate complex data, define objectives and
deliver clear results using available resources and communicate implementation plans.
• Experience in the function and full familiarity with HSSE policies, standards and procedures, and the
Global Security processes.
• Detailed knowledge and mastery of Security Management in a large multinational operating in high
threat environments.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suit.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Fluent in English and French,
Interested candidates are invited to forward their updated CVs to the following email address: Apcc-
Recruitment@cm.addaxpetroleum.com on or before the March 3rd, 2021
NB. The email subject should read: Application for Head of Security & Emergency Response.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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