DESCRIPTION DE L'OFFRE

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

 

Job Category 

 

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

 

Job Subcategory 

 

Security

 

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 

 

Main purpose of job:

 

The British Embassy Niamey is looking for a dynamic candidate to fill a position as a Post Security Manager (PSM) in the corporate and security section. This section looks after the key operational elements involved in ensuring the safety of the personnel, buildings and infrastructure, working under and closely with the Post Security Officer (PSO) and Regional Security Adviser (RSA).

 

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work at the heart of the UK’s operations in Niger. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to communicate effectively and a deep understanding of security threats and risks in Niamey and in Niger. They should also demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure. Additionally, key integrity, professionalism, discretion and reliability attributes should be prevalent. You can also expect to work closely with the wider Embassy team, security personnel in other international and diplomatic organisations and local authorities.

 

Roles and responsibilities:

   

Policy and procedure: You will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the Embassy Security Standard Operating Procedures and providing support to Embassy on broader contingency and crisis planning. You will investigate and document security related incidents and breaches.

 

Security personnel and contract management: You will be responsible for the day-to-day management support of the guard force employed by the embassy. You will be required to build relationships with our security team and guard force of our hosts. You will also coordinate with the Embassy-contracted private security company to monitor performance, report on SLAs and KPIs, conduct reviews (spot checks), and support training to personnel.

 

Asset and infrastructure: You will oversee and maintain an up-to-date record of security inventories and equipment and monitor the quality and maintenance and report any defects to the PSO. This includes accurately forecasting future requirements in collaboration with the and Corporate Services Manager (CSM), and requesting replacements or repairs as required. 

 

Monitoring and reporting: You will monitor, analyse and report on potential security threats and trends. Here you will maintain our established network of contacts within the Nigerien security authorities and country-based Security Managers / Advisors at other international and diplomatic organisations.  You will also lead on weekly security updates during the staff meeting and quarterly updates to the Post Leadership Committee on security matters.

 

Wider Embassy work: As a full member of the embassy team, you will also make a wider contribution to making the Embassy a friendly and supportive environment to work in. Where necessary, you must be ready to support any other Embassy business (e.g. emergency, political or corporate work).

 

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

 

A strong academic record to degree level or relevant professional qualification

 

Strong written French and English, and French/ English translation and interpretation ability

 

IT literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and other common software)

 

Knowledge of the Nigerien institutions and security system

 

Good team player with a proven track record in building a strong network of contacts

 

An ability to think independently, critically analyse information and draw out conclusions

 

Ability to work independently and unsupervised, and as part of a wider team

 

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 

 

Previous experience of working for an Embassy or other international organisation.

 

Knowledge of local languages e.g. Haoussa, Zarma etc.

 

Proven experience in risk assessment and security reporting.

 

Required behaviours 

 

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions

 

Application deadline  : 23 January 2026

 

Grade  : Administrative Officer (AO)

 

Type of Position  : Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

 

Working hours per week  : 35.5

 

Duration of Post  :  12 months

 

Region  :  Africa

 

Country/Territory  : Niger

 

Location (City)  :  Niamey

 

Type of Post  :  British Embassy

 

Number of vacancies  : 1

 

Salary  :  XOF 919,696 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions)

 

Type of Salary :  monthly

 

Start Date  :  2 March 2026

 

Other benefits and conditions of employment 

 

Learning and development opportunities:

 

In addition to on-the-job learning, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office offers a wealth of Learning and Development (L&D) opportunity (on-line and in person) to help staff pursue their professional development.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a number of mandatory trainings and will then have access to a range of L&D opportunities both in-house and overseas. 

 

We do not expect the candidate to be an expert in all areas of responsibility on joining, and are prepared to provide the right candidate with formal L&D and informal mentoring and support. The right candidate will show strong motivation to learn and improve.

 

Dependant on performance, there is also an opportunity to gain experience in areas of interest to the job holder, including development, programme management, political and corporate work. 

 

Additional information 

 

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

 

The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position

 

The base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions

 

Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Niamey are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Niger.

 

All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit

The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to:

1. 1.Obtain the relevant permit
2. 2.Pay the fees for the permit
3. 3.Make arrangements to relocate
4. 4.Meet the costs to relocation

 

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

 

Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles

 

Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates

 

Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application

 

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months, the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate

 

To Apply

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

 

Job Category 

 

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

 

Job Subcategory 

 

Security

 

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 

 

Main purpose of job:

 

The British Embassy Niamey is looking for a dynamic candidate to fill a position as a Post Security Manager (PSM) in the corporate and security section. This section looks after the key operational elements involved in ensuring the safety of the personnel, buildings and infrastructure, working under and closely with the Post Security Officer (PSO) and Regional Security Adviser (RSA).

 

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work at the heart of the UK’s operations in Niger. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong leadership skills, the ability to communicate effectively and a deep understanding of security threats and risks in Niamey and in Niger. They should also demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure. Additionally, key integrity, professionalism, discretion and reliability attributes should be prevalent. You can also expect to work closely with the wider Embassy team, security personnel in other international and diplomatic organisations and local authorities.

 

Roles and responsibilities:

   

Policy and procedure: You will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the Embassy Security Standard Operating Procedures and providing support to Embassy on broader contingency and crisis planning. You will investigate and document security related incidents and breaches.

 

Security personnel and contract management: You will be responsible for the day-to-day management support of the guard force employed by the embassy. You will be required to build relationships with our security team and guard force of our hosts. You will also coordinate with the Embassy-contracted private security company to monitor performance, report on SLAs and KPIs, conduct reviews (spot checks), and support training to personnel.

 

Asset and infrastructure: You will oversee and maintain an up-to-date record of security inventories and equipment and monitor the quality and maintenance and report any defects to the PSO. This includes accurately forecasting future requirements in collaboration with the and Corporate Services Manager (CSM), and requesting replacements or repairs as required. 

 

Monitoring and reporting: You will monitor, analyse and report on potential security threats and trends. Here you will maintain our established network of contacts within the Nigerien security authorities and country-based Security Managers / Advisors at other international and diplomatic organisations.  You will also lead on weekly security updates during the staff meeting and quarterly updates to the Post Leadership Committee on security matters.

 

Wider Embassy work: As a full member of the embassy team, you will also make a wider contribution to making the Embassy a friendly and supportive environment to work in. Where necessary, you must be ready to support any other Embassy business (e.g. emergency, political or corporate work).

 

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

 

A strong academic record to degree level or relevant professional qualification

 

Strong written French and English, and French/ English translation and interpretation ability

 

IT literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and other common software)

 

Knowledge of the Nigerien institutions and security system

 

Good team player with a proven track record in building a strong network of contacts

 

An ability to think independently, critically analyse information and draw out conclusions

 

Ability to work independently and unsupervised, and as part of a wider team

 

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 

 

Previous experience of working for an Embassy or other international organisation.

 

Knowledge of local languages e.g. Haoussa, Zarma etc.

 

Proven experience in risk assessment and security reporting.

 

Required behaviours 

 

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions

 

Application deadline  : 23 January 2026

 

Grade  : Administrative Officer (AO)

 

Type of Position  : Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

 

Working hours per week  : 35.5

 

Duration of Post  :  12 months

 

Region  :  Africa

 

Country/Territory  : Niger

 

Location (City)  :  Niamey

 

Type of Post  :  British Embassy

 

Number of vacancies  : 1

 

Salary  :  XOF 919,696 (Base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions)

 

Type of Salary :  monthly

 

Start Date  :  2 March 2026

 

Other benefits and conditions of employment 

 

Learning and development opportunities:

 

In addition to on-the-job learning, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office offers a wealth of Learning and Development (L&D) opportunity (on-line and in person) to help staff pursue their professional development.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a number of mandatory trainings and will then have access to a range of L&D opportunities both in-house and overseas. 

 

We do not expect the candidate to be an expert in all areas of responsibility on joining, and are prepared to provide the right candidate with formal L&D and informal mentoring and support. The right candidate will show strong motivation to learn and improve.

 

Dependant on performance, there is also an opportunity to gain experience in areas of interest to the job holder, including development, programme management, political and corporate work. 

 

Additional information 

 

Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

 

The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position

 

The base salary is subject to tax and other statutory deductions

 

Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Niamey are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Niger.

 

All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit

The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to:

1. 1.Obtain the relevant permit
2. 2.Pay the fees for the permit
3. 3.Make arrangements to relocate
4. 4.Meet the costs to relocation

 

Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

 

Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles

 

Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates

 

Please log into your profile on the application system on a regular basis to review the status of your application

 

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months, the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate

 

To Apply