Safety and Welfare Officers at Save the Children Nigeria

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 religious orientation. Save the Children's 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. This role will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Safety and Welfare Officer

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• The Safety and Security Officer will work closely with the National Safety & Security Manager to carry out safety and security assessments, make recommendations and provide support for their implementation of SCI Programs in Nigeria.
• The Safety & Security Officer will facilitate the implementation of Save the Children's Safety and Security Policy and Standards within country programmes and help drive systemic change in the quality of safety and security management and contribute to building country compliance with safety and security Minimum Standards.
• She/he will also take forward the organisational security ethnics. While on assignment the post holder will play a key role in the capacity building of Safety & Security Focal Points.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a formal security qualification or advanced security management training and mode of operation of NGOs;
• S/he must have a minimum of 3 years field based experience in complex and insecure settings, experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, experience of incident reporting, incident mapping, intelligence collation and analysis functions, compilation of security reports and assessments;
• 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

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2015

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified.

Note:

• Applications received after the stated closing date above will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.