PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To supervise and facilitate implementation of effective mitigation plans for risks associated with disruptions.

THE JOB

• Coordinate the Business Continuity Management Program (BCMP) as a member of a multi-disciplinary and cross-functional program management team.
• Support, maintain and improve the Business Continuity Program with a view of providing assurance to management on the resumption of the business following a disaster.
• Ensure the BCM processes and procedures are properly articulated to meet the defined business situations and being followed.
• Work with a wide range of cross-functional teams to conduct business impact assessments, identify critical services, define recovery objectives, and map critical dependencies.
• Facilitate the development of Business Process Recovery plans for identified Business Units and act as a consultant to develop appropriate recovery strategies.
• Assist in the response to significant disruptive events.
• Facilitate business continuity exercises and tests, to identify potential gaps in plans, as well as functionality of work transference processes supporting recovery.
• Perform regular updates to plan documentation and arranges for periodic plan exercises.
• Provide BCM training, coaching and support to all areas of FMN.

THE PERSON MUST

• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have good analytical and critical thinking ability.
• Have a high level of concentration and patience.
• Have strong time management skills.
• Be meticulous and be able to pay attention to details.

QUALIFICATION

• 5 ‘O’ level credits including Mathematics and English in not more than 2 sitting.
• First Degree/HND in Accounting, Sciences or Engineering.
• Professional Certification – Certified by the Business Continuity Institute, Risk Management Certification
• MBA will be a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years cognate experience