Senior Security Officers at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network, reaching 150 million people each year through its 190 member National Societies. The Organisation acts before, during and after disasters and health emergences to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, in its commitment to building strong National Societies and to supporting scaling up of National Societies services to the most vulnerable populations, has established a Cluster office in Abuja to support five countries of Benin, Cote D'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo as well as Liberia and Sierra Leone which are country offices.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Security Officer

Location: Abuja
Immediate Supervisors: Head of Cluster (HOC)

Job Purpose

• To assist the Abuja Cluster in managing all matters related to security management.
• Assist the Abuja Cluster in coordinating effective security processes and procedures that aim to further improve the Federations overall security management in the Cluster with a major focus on Nigeria.

Job Description

• Monitor and review Cluster travel security clearance requests.
• Provide newly arrived delegates, newly employed local staff, and visitors from abroad with up-to- date security briefing.
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with the staff of PNS's, the ICRC, the NRCS, UN,
• INGOs, and with government authorities (military, police, civil and the government intelligence agencies), Liaise and coordinate with Private Security Provider in Nigeria.
• Supervise and ensure that security guards deployed undertake their duties on a 24/7 basis in Nigeria.
• Train security guards in relation to post orders, incl. access control, alarm response, fire etinguishers, and other standard safety equipment.
• Undertake other tasks assigned by HoC.
• Duties applicable to all staff
• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat's goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate, monitor, and assist in improving the IFRC Security Minimum Security Requirement (MSR) compliance.
• Evaluate, monitor compliance with mandatory IFRC trainings (e-learning programs), and device
• mechanisms to ensure full compliance by all IFRC personnel (incl. integrated PNS personnel).
• In close coordination with RSC, SRSD, or Security Unit Geneva, organise training sessions for IFRC and NRCS staff on security & safety management.
• Ensure the security and contingency plans are updated and rehearsed, on a regular basis (minimum bi- yearly).
• Monitor the security environment across the Cluster countries, and keep the HoC, Sub-regional security
• delegate, and Regional Security Coordinator informed of developments as well as major incidents and events in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report on IFRC security incident and support the HoC and staff in addressing security incidents.

Position Requirements
Education:

• A relevant education at undergraduate level, e.g. BA, BSc, LLB

Preferred:

• Successfully completed the Stay Safe e-learning courses (basic and managers)
• Minimum 3 year’s working experience in an emergency response unit (UN,commercial security, police, or military)

Required:

• UNDSS security certification programme (SCP) trained and qualified
• Minimum 3 year's first-hand experience with IFRC security management system
• Robust in-country contetual understanding and operational eperience
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Self supporting in computers [Windows, Microsoft Office, database, e-mail (Outlook) etc.] and security technology (e.g. physical security measures, CCTV systems, HF & VHF radios, satellite communications).
• Valid driving license (light vehicles)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' working eperience in a humanitarian organization (e.g. UN,INGO, Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good communication skills
• Very good analytical skills in political, socio-economic, and security areas
• Good stress management skills

Languages:

• Fluently spoken and written English
• Knowledge of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

Application Closing Date
13th February 2017 at 16:00Hrs

Method of Application
Interested and eligible person should kindly send his/her Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter to: [email protected]

Or send hard copy sealed and delivered at:

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies,
Plot 589 T.O.S. Benson Crescent,
Off Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Way,
Utako District,
Abuja - Nigeria.