Safety and Security Officer at Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety and Security Officer

Location: Kano
Type of Role: Fixed - Term

The opportunity

• The Safety and Security Officer will be responsible for assessments, security related guidance and enforce implementation of security policies, guidelines and procedures for the smooth implementation of the Accelerating Basic Education and Livelihood Opportunities for Children and Youth in North Western Nigeria Project with the support of the Head of Safety, Security and Government Protocol.

About You

• We are looking for candidate with University degree in Occupational Health & Safety or any related field. 
• The candidate should possess a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Security, Health and Safety Management or similar capacity. 
• S/he should demonstrate good understanding of national security related issues and their relations to Plan International Nigeria context.
• The candidate should have experience in conducting participatory risk assessment and preparing situational analysis including the analysis of factors from both the internal and external environments, identifying crucial risks that have to be addressed, setting objectives and developing plans of action.

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2025.