Security and Safety Intern at Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE)

Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE) is a National registered NGO with CAC No: CAC/IT/NO 25643 and has been in operation for over 10 years. Our mission is to work with the poor and socially excluded people and government for the promotion of environmental and human rights protection in communities in Nigeria, aimed at poverty reduction through education, information sharing, research, training, and direct impact interventions are in humanitarian emergency response and development, with physical presence in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Abuja, Cross River, Akwa Ibom States.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security and Safety Intern

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 3 months

Job Summary

• The Security Intern will support the security team in maintaining effective communication with field staff, conducting security assessments, managing incident reports, and collaborating with stakeholders.
• This role provides an opportunity to gain hands on experience in security operations within a humanitarian context.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with Field Managers and Field Officers regarding security updates.
• Back check with Field Officers to confirm receipt of security advisories.
• Document special reports generated by staff members and inform the Security Manager as necessary.
• Confirm security incidents reported by staff.
• Directly contact stakeholders within our security networks and community gatekeepers for updates.
• Share special reports indicating heightened risks for visiting staff with the Security Manager via phone.
• Draft security reports detailing actions taken in response to incidents.
• Shadow Field Officers to assess adherence to security protocols and identify training gaps

Learning Objectives:

• The intern will gain practical experience in:
• Conducting risk assessments and reporting on security incidents.
• Engaging effectively with field staff and stakeholders regarding security issues.
• Assessment frameworks.
• Understanding the dynamics of security operations within the humanitarian setting.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• BSc or its equivalent in Social Sciences discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team member.
• Candidate must be resident in Maiduguri.
• Good organizational skills, effective time management, ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of security protocols and incident management processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in the English Language (conversation, reading, and writing) is required
• Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is required.
• A basic knowledge of Kanuri language is a plus.

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2024.