Head, Intelligence

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Intelligence

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

• The Head, Intelligence is responsible for leading intelligence gathering, analysis, and reporting across Dangote Cement operations in Nigeria and Pan Africa.
• The role supports proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of security threats to safeguard the company’s assets, operations, and reputation.
• This position drives collaboration with internal stakeholders, including plant operations and Social Performance teams, as well as external partners such as government security agencies, to obtain actionable intelligence and ensure informed decision-making at the highest level of security leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure effective deployment and continuous improvement of security intelligence systems and processes.
• Coordinate intelligence-sharing initiatives with relevant stakeholders to enhance situational awareness and response capabilities.
• Identify, assess, and monitor security threats and risks affecting Dangote Cement operations across Nigeria and Pan Africa.
• Lead the collection, analysis, and dissemination of security intelligence across all Dangote Cement locations.
• Conduct threat assessments for plant locations, critical movements, and strategic operations prior to execution.
• Collaborate with Plant Security Heads, business unit leaders, and Social Performance teams to align intelligence activities with operational priorities.
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports, briefings, and presentations to senior leadership.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with government security agencies, including Police, Military, Customs, and intelligence services.
• Provide daily operational security intelligence reports and updates to the Group Head, Security.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to produce actionable insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement intelligence-led security strategies to mitigate identified risks and enhance operational resilience.
• Monitor geopolitical, social, and security developments that may impact Dangote Cement operations.

Education & Experience
Educational:

• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in security role within a government security agency
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is an advantage
• Proven experience working with senior stakeholders and security partners
• Professional security certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, PCI, CPO, CSS, APP) are an added advantage
• Military or paramilitary background is desirable
• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Studies, Social Sciences, or a related discipline

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to interpret complex security data and provide actionable recommendations
• High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information
• Strong research and investigative skills
• Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capability
• Strong analytical and intelligence assessment capabilities
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives with minimal supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Behaviours:

• Results-driven with a focus on operational excellence.
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Collaborative and influential across multiple stakeholders
• High ethical standards and professionalism
• Strong decision-making under pressure