Country Security Intern at iMMAP Nigeria

iMMAP is an international nongovernmental organisation that provides information management services to humanitarian and development organizations. Through information management, we help our partners target assistance to the world’s most vulnerable populations. Our core philosophy is that better data leads to better decisions and that better decisions lead to better outcomes. iMMAP’s critical support to information value chains helps to solve operational and strategic challenges of our partners in both emergency and development contexts by enabling evidence-based decision-making for better outcomes.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Country Security Intern

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Type: Full Time
Status: Intern
Contract Start: 01 June 2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Security Intern will work under the supervision of the iMMAP Nigeria Country Security Advisor (CSA) and work with the security team in-country to ensure the safety and security of all in-country staff.
•  The primary function of the Security Intern is to provide assistance to the CSA on all safety and security issues, as they relate to staff and programs.
• The Intern will support the monitoring and assessment of local security conditions and make recommendations to the CSA. 

Operational:

• In the absence of CSA, the Intern will liaise and coordinate timely and efficiently with the Country Representative regarding security incidents, threats, or deficiencies that potentially could affect operations. 
• The Intern will monitor the security situation in Borno and have a good knowledge of the context. 
• The Intern will register security incidents and participate in data cleaning to support the CSA in producing various security reports. 
• The Intern will assist with the development, implementation, and review of safety and security policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). 
• The Intern will update the Communication Tree document regularly. 
• The Intern will inspect fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and first aid boxes and maintain them periodically and as needed.  
• The Intern will monitor the surveillance system, access control, and prevent the entry of unauthorized people and vehicles to iMMAP offices. 
• The Intern will update the Emergency Contact list as and when needed. 

Representation:

• Maintain effective and positive internal contacts with iMMAP in-country associates, officers, and staff, and external contacts with national and local government officials, international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), media, and the public. 
• Follow iMMAP's branding regulations required for marking, or branding, of all iMMAP products and correspondence. 

Reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation:

• The Security Intern will report directly to the Country Security Advisor. 

Requirements
To be considered for an internship at iMMAP, applicants must meet the following requirements: 

• Considerable practical experience in managing security in complex contexts and high-risk environments. 
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of working in the safety and security sector.  
• Previous experience working in an international non-governmental organization is preferred. 
• Needs to have good English communication skills (written and verbal), and fluent in the local languages (Hausa and Kanuri). 
• A high level of integrity and accountability 
• Able to motivate staff to adhere to safety and security regulations, processes and procedures. 
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and Analyse data and translate it into effective information. 
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 
• Ability to work well in a small team, operate under pressure, prioritize, and deliver high-quality work within deadlines, and meet team objectives. 
• Able to provide a clear Criminal Record Check. 

Benefits
Benefits for interns: 

• Gain valuable work experience: The intern will gain valuable experience in information management at a big organization. 
• Develop new skills and refine others: Under the guidance of iMMAP senior staff, the incumbent will set learning objectives, receive feedback, and strengthen existing and develop new skill sets for effective planning exercises, and evaluating systems change initiatives. 
• Strengthen future employability: The internship will expose the intern to a professional work environment. This experience at iMMAP could strengthen his or her future employability. 

Application Closing Date
22nd June, 2023.