Roving Security & Logistics Officer at Nuru Nigeria

Nuru Nigeria is a local NGO with affiliates in the US, Kenya, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia. Our mission is to build resilience corridors of farmer-owned and farmer-led agribusinesses and profitable rural livelihoods in 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of northeast Nigeria proximate to conflict-vulnerable areas by 2030. Nuru Nigeria prioritises the smallholder farmers it serves and works to cultivate lasting meaningful choices through a community led, community driven and community sustained livelihood programs across the agriculture value chain

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Roving Security & Logistics Officer

Location: Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• Nuru Nigeria requires a Roving Security & Logistics Officer to periodically visit all project locations in Adamawa state to provide logistical and security support to the project activities in those locations.
• Support the logistics and operations team in managing daily activities in-person or remotely depending on location.
• Provide administrative assistance to the security and logistics department
• The position will concentrate on ensuring that structures and systems for safety and security management are in place and properly utilized.
• It may be supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks and responsibilities and is subject to change at the discretion of the employee’s immediate supervisor.

Reporting and Supervision:

• The Roving Security & Logistics Officer will report to the Leadership and Partnership Director.

Key Responsibilities
Logistics Responsibilities:

• Ensure Security guards are aware of their responsibilities and present 24/7 on duty.
• Manage and coordinate logistics, including procurement, transportation, and storage.
• Manage local office transportation and ensure vehicle quality and maintenance are up to standards.
• Ensure that drivers fill in the log sheets accurately daily.
• Secure and coordinate supply routes, vehicles, and the transportation of all program goods and supplies including agricultural inputs to the farmers.
• Ensure all vehicles are serviceable, with full breakdown and emergency equipment.

Security and Safety Responsibilities:

• Periodically visit between implementation location within Adamawa to provide security and logistical support and share
• Conduct risk assessments and implement security protocols to ensure staff safety.
• Support in developing comprehensive risk assessments leading to the creation of effective security plans, educate colleagues on the security plans and ensure compliance; Map security incidents and understand patterns and threats; facilitate the development of country and situation specific, coordinate evacuation plans.
• Develop and maintain contacts with National law enforcement agencies, where appropriate; be fully current on regional and country political issues and developments that impact NGOs operations and safety.
• At the Field Office, manage the local guard force, ensuring they provide effective access control and asset protection.
• Ensure the passage of security information and alerts to the management and staff
• Conduct rotating field visits to each Nuru Nigeria field locations, if security conditions allow, to assess, update and improve all security procedures and systems.
• Support in providing staff training on safety and security in a proactive and positive manner that promotes inclusion, participation, and leadership among the Nuru Nigeria teams.
• Support in Nuru Nigeria Emergency Response strategic planning and in the event of any emergency alert, advice and direct accordingly.
• Gather security information from a variety of sources.
• Maintain regular dialogue with the local security network of Hunters and POCs within the area.
• Ensure the maintenance and efficiency of all necessary and specific internal and external communication systems: telecom, VSAT, VHF and HF radio, if available.
• Ensure that field communication needs are met, and that staff are trained on the use of radios and other communication equipment, as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to safety measurements by all field team.
• Support in providing guidance and training on safety issues relates to driving and road safety, and safe work environment.
• Track Nuru teams as they travel between locations and activities.
• Ensure that all traveling team/employees receive security clearance before their trip.
• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and procedures
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Completion of Degree with additional training on logistics and safety and security.
• Substantial field experience in both logistics and security will be additional requirement.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in similar (NGO field preferred)
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Word, Excel and email is a must.
• Fluency in English, and Hausa – understanding of local languages is an added advantage.
• Background in Military or Paramilitary will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the political situation in Nigeria
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Communicates strategically under pressure.
• Manages stress and complexity.
• Actively promotes safety and security.
• Most have a valid driving license and skills in safe driving.
• Must have basic first aid, and have participated in Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) training.
• Must have knowledge of local/cultural issues.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2024.