Save the Children Nigeria Recruits Safety and Welfare Officer

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Safety and Welfare Officer

Job Type: Full Time
Location: Zamfara, Plateau, Lagos, Katsina, Jigawa
Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit

Description

• The Safety and Welfare Officer will work closely with the National Safety & Security Manager and Zamfara Field Manager to carry out safety and security assessments, make recommendations and provide support for their implementation of SCI Programs in Zarnfara, Kebbi & Sokoto.
• The Safety & Security Officer will facilitate the implementation of Save the Children’s Safety and Security Policy and Standards within country programmes and help drive systemic change in the quality of safety and security management and contribute to building country compliance with safety and security Minimum Standards.
• He/She will also take forward the organisational security ethos while on assignment the post holder will play a key role in the capacity building of Safety & Security Focal Points.

Qualification

• Bachelors degree in a related field; Formal security qualification or advanced security management training, Advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs
• A minimum of 3 years field based experience in complex and insecure settings, preferably in more than one country with large teams of staff with experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with regional, national and international institutions.
• Experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, set up and execution of an incident warning system (warden system), compilation of security reports and assessments; Strong analytical capacity, resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within programmes and ensuring the most effective support to line management.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's and Cover Letters explaining why you are suitable for the position applied for, to: [email protected]

Note:

• State position clearly in the subject field, as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.