Security Officers at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the shelter, emergency food security, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world's largest standby rosters, NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours' notice when a crisis occurs. In light of the displacement in the north eastern part of Nigeria, NRC is about to start up an emergency response programme in Nigeria to respond to the humanitarian needs.

In the coming months, the main focus for NRC would be conflict affected populations including IDPs, returnees and the local communities in Borno State. NRC will initially be starting activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation and shelter sectors. NRC is therefore seeking a Security Officer for the NRC Field Office in Maiduguri, Nigeria for 2015.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: Maiduguri
Reports to: Area Manager

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Implement NRC's safety and security policies at office level
• Conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify safety and security needs
• Train staff in safety and security and provide regular briefings and updates
• Immediately report all breaches of safety and security procedures and all threats to NRC staff, beneficiaries, activities or assets
• Facilitate staff evacuation in emergency situations
• Supervise, train and develop eventual security staff at office level
• Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information
• Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures and that necessary safety and security equipment are available and in good condition
• Prepare security updates and reports as required

Qualifications

• Experience from working with security management in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Relevant university degree or other relevant educational background combined with relevant professional experience.
• Safety and security management education through formal workshops or seminars;
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position's responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Managing resources to optimize results
• High-level competency in computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Fluency in one or more of the national/regional languages

Personal qualification:

• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We Offer

• Commencement: As soon as possible
• Contract period: 31st December 2015 (with possibility of extension)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC's directions

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2015

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate can submit their application letter and updated CV to: [email protected] The title of the position (Security Officer Maiduguri) must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.