Security Officer at FHI 360

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions Our staff includes experts in Health. Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society Gender, Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FIH 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S states and all U.S. territories.

The Global Fund is a 21st-century partnership organization designed to accelerate the end of AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria as epidemics. Founded in 2002, the Global Fund is a partnership between governments civil society. the private sector and people affected by the diseases. The Global Fundraises and invests nearly US$4 billion a year to support programs run by local experts in countries and communities most in need. Since 2003, the Global Fund has invested more than 1.4 billion dollars in the fight against AIDS, TB and Malaria in Nigeria

FHI 360 is collaborating with AHNI on Global Fund North East Initiative (NEI) project management, and we are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Project: Global Fund-NEI

Job Description

• The Security Officer will work closely from time to time with the FHI 360/AHNI Security unit on technical areas, project team leads and various Coordinators in ensuring all AHNI programs, staff and assets remain safe and secure from threats, responsible for monitoring situation in Operation areas, provision of daily & weekly security updates to the on incidents, trends and risk mitigation.

Minimum Recruitment Standards

• Degree level or relevant certification in International relations, Security Management, Risk Management, Humanitarian work, ex-Military - Nigeria, SSS or Nigeria Police
• A formal security qualification or security management training work experience in complex environments (minimal 5 years).
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi ethnic team experience and knowledge or personnel and organizational security issues, threat/risk assessment, security management and security awareness in complex context.
• Working experience with an INGO or development organization preferred
• Experience in incident reporting, incident mapping, compilation of security reports and assessments
• Experience in training and coaching national staff in safety and security;
• Technical competency and training experience in field based communication systems, Thuraya and internet systems.
• Sound knowledge of humanitarian principals of humanity; neutrality, impartiality and independence
• Nigeria experience and understanding local languages an advantage.
• Strong report writing, analytical and interpersonal skills, competence in internet and Microsoft office systems including word, excel, power point, access and other database mapping systems.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Resume/CV's and cover letter as a single document to: [email protected]

Note

• Only applications sent electronically (i.e. by e-mail) with the job title and location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.
• Disclaimer: AHNi does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.