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 religous orientation Save the Children a mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Job Title: Safety and Welfare Officer

Location: Kaduna

Job Description
The Safety and Welfare Officer will work closely with the National Safety & Security Manager and Kaduna Field Manger to carry out safety and security assessments, make recommendations and provide support for their implementation of SCI programs in Kaduna Kano, Bauchi and Plateau states.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a Formal security qualification or advanced security management training and an advanced level of understanding with the philosophy and mode of operation of NGOs
• S/he must have a minimum of 5 years field based experience in complex and insecure settings, 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
• S/he should have strong analytical capacity resourcefulness and creativity in developing the role of security within programmes and ensuring the most effective support to line management.
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies;
• Experience in providing safety & security trainings such as personal safety & security, fire safety, and first aid;
• Willingness to work and travel in often difficult and insecure environments
• S/he should have a high level of IT expertise; knowledge and understanding of Nigeria-the Northern States and its language and culture particularly Kaduna, Bauchi, Plateau and Kano.

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2014

Method of Application
Interested candidates should send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 28th February 2014 explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] . 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.