CARE International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We work in over 94 countries around the world to provide over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Safety and Security Assistant (SSA)
Locations: Karasuwa & Yusufari Yobe
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category:Contract
Vacancy Type: National
Reporting to: Safety and Security Officer (SSO)
Working Condition: 100% Field Based.
Job Summary
The role of the Safety and Security Assistant (SSA) is focused on the continuous implementation of safety and Security strategies and protocols in order to ensure a high level of safety and wellbeing for all CARE International staff based in field location.
The SSA will maintain a high level of contextual awareness of his/her operating area and strong coordination with Program and Program support teams at the field level.
He/ She will promote a strong Safety and Security culture at their field office(s) through continuous trainings and collaborative security assessments with all field based staff.
The SSA will serve as the Safety and Security unit representative at field level and also serve, when required as the Safety unit representative on the Field Crisis Management Team.
The SSA will report directly to the Safety and Security Officer of his/her state, and will be an integral part of the Safety and Security Unit.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Continuously monitoring the environment in the operational areas for which he/she is responsible. As required, and at a minimum of once per quarter, support Safety and Security Manager on updating the Safety and Security strategies for CARE International.
Based on current context make recommendations to the Safety and Security Officer/Safety and Security Manager for updates to Field Level Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Risk Management Plans.
Ensure that the Field Level Security Plans and associated documents are kept up to date and reviewed regularly
Ensure the safety readiness of all CARE staff at Field level through regular integration of safety and Security management priorities and objectives into Field Office planning
Brief, manage and liaise on daily basis with the contracted guarding services to ensure the guard force is aware of CARE standards and can effectively provide for the safety of CARE compound/staff and assets
Liaise with government, Army, Police, SSS, Local Heads and other key external stakeholders at field level to ensure that CARE staff can maintain regular and safe access to program areas
Prepare Hibernation, Relocation and Evacuation plan for the area of responsibility with the support of Safety and Security Officer and Safety and Security Manager.
Prepare field office Emergency procedures with the support of Safety and Security Officer and Safety and Security Manager.
Maintaining physical safety standards as established by the Safety and Security Unit for CARE office and guesthouse at Field level
Ensuring that all CARE Field based staff are aware of established Safety and Security strategies and have the means to follow established protocols on a continuous basis
Ensuring that the contracted guard force maintains a high standard of guarding for CARE office / Guest House, and when required take corrective action in coordination with the Guard force management
Ensuring that required relationships with local police and other security agencies are maintained in order to assist (when required) with ensuring the safety of CARE staff, facilities and assets
In coordination with the Safety and Security Manager, support training plans for all CARE Field level staff focused on safety awareness and skill sets
During any critical incident or crises serve as the Safety and Security unit representation on the Field Level Crisis Management Team (F-CMT)
Ensure that all Field Level Crisis management plans are kept up to date and reviewed regularly
Perform other duties as assigned
Ensure and Promote Gender Equality Diversity & Inclusion (GEDI) and be GEDI sensitive, creating an enabling environment where diversity can flourish, and all staff and stakeholders experience inclusion and appreciation.
Minimum Qualification and Experience
Minimum of First degree in a field related to Humanitarian Work or Risk Management
Required Skills and Experience:
A Minimum of 3 years of demonstrative experience in INGO/NGO or UN field (operations) with at least 2 years of field safety management experience included
Competent and literate in English, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions
Competent and literate in local language of Borno and Yobe, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions
Sound judgment and the ability to work effectively with others at all levels
Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and strategic planning skills
IT literate, MS - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience in developing safety-related technical tools guidelines and systems
Interpersonal communication and proven written / presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to manage under stressful conditions
Demonstrated knowledge of the historical and socio-political context of Nigeria
Strong knowledge of Do No Harm and commitment to humanitarian principles.
Required Competencies:
Application of technical skills and program support
Capacity building
Observance of policies and procedures;
Maintenance of relationships and partnerships;
Advocacy with local policymakers
Communication and interpersonal skills
Monitoring and Evaluation.
Conditions
By submitting your application for this position you agreed to CARE’s ZERO Tolerance to:
Fraud
Sexual Harassment, Exploitation, Abuse and Child Abuse
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
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