Security Assistant at the Community Health Justice and Peace Initiative for Development (JDPH)

Community Health Justice and Peace Initiative for Development (JDPH) is a National Non-Governmental Organization working in the Catholic province of Jos, aimed at uplifting the living standard of rural and urban communities through capacity building and rendering lifesaving interventions in partnership with communities for a better society and good governance. Over the years, we and our partners have continued to provide developmental and humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people in rural and crisis affected locations. We are committed to providing emergency relief services, empowering communities to be more resilient, embracing a culture of peaceful co-existence and social justice for all.

In accomplishing our objectives, the JDPH will be carrying out General Food Distributions (GFD) through Cash Based Transfers (CBT) and Blanket Supplementary Program (BSFP) in Fune LGA, of Yobe state. This is aimed at preventing already vulnerable House Holds from falling into starvation and malnutrition, focusing particularly on young children 6 – 23 / 24 months and pregnant and lactating women and girls (PLW / G).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Assistant

Job ID: JDPH/FSL/NT/2021/008
Location: Fune LGA, Yobe state
Sector: Protection
Employment Category: Contract
Open to Expatriates: No

Job Summary

• The purpose of the Security Assistant position is to support the Security Coordinator in providing regular security-related update to JDPH management and staff including field staff and drivers. S / he is to ensure that minimum operating security standards and procedures are implemented in the field office. the security Assistant will be reporting to the Security Officer & Project Coordinator.

Key Roles / Responsibilities

• Support the Security Coordinator to conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify safety and security needs;
• Support Security Unit to provide regular briefings and updates as necessary;
• Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to share security information as appropriate;
• Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures. Ensure availability, monitoring and tracking of necessary and functional safety and security equipment;
• Regularly travel to the field with emergency programme team, gather security information and provide updated security related information to the field staff;
• Proactively contact members of this information network to collect information on security in order to provide advice to the Security Coordinator on day to day security issues;
• Immediately report all breaches of safety and security procedures and all threats to JDPH staff, beneficiaries, activities or assets.
• Alert the Security Coordinator to important events, from monitoring local and international news and social media in English and local languages, as well as via security alert systems;
• Maintain a close vigilance on the local political and military situation in the region and provide updates to the Security Coordinator on regular basis.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Secondary School certificate or equivalent qualification with minimum (2) two years experience in similar role in a humanitarian / recovery context and INGO.
• The Candidate should be an indigene of Yobe state.
• Ideally, the candidate should be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• S / he should have a keen sense of compliance with policy and procedure.
• Experience from working in humanitarian / recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge:

• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook when working under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy as well as with others.
• Fully appreciates of the value of cooperation within a team.
• Thinks creatively and strategically and translates strategy into practical action.
• Acceptable IT Skills
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and code of conduct is essential.
• Language Skills: Fluency in written and spoken English and a good command of the Hausa language.

Application Closing Date
11th January, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and Cover Letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. All applications should be sent in English by mail to: [email protected]

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Please note, that given the urgency of vacancy, the position may be filled before the due date.