Humanitarian Access and Security Coordinator at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Humanitarian Access and Security Coordinator

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Duration: 12 Months
Start date: ASAP

Description

• Action Against Hunger (ACF) has been operational in Nigeria since 2010, successfully implementing integrated programs in Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). 
• In response to the conflict in Borno state since 2017, the mission has expanded its focus to include long-term sustainable programs aimed at strengthening systems in the Health, WASH, Social Protection, and Agriculture sectors.
• ACF has also been active in Jigawa and Kano states in Northwest Nigeria, driving social protection initiatives, advocacy, and policy-level interventions. In 2021, the mission launched a response in Sokoto state following a cholera outbreak.
• Since 2018, ACF has been a leading agency in implementing the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria—including Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Bauchi, and Sokoto states—to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to displaced populations. 
• Currently, ACF is delivering multi-sectoral emergency and development-oriented programs across Yobe, Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Bauchi, and Sokoto states, reaching 2,732,030 individuals (1,133,162 male; 1,598,868 female) in 2022.
• Maiduguri remains the largest intervention hub in terms of program scale and field office headcount. Sokoto, with its significant portfolio, also holds strong growth potential.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Country Director, your primary responsibility is to ensure the security and safety of staff, activities, and facilities. As a key advisor to the management teams, you will provide technical expertise in context analysis, risk mitigation, strategy implementation, and problem-solving.

More precisely, you will be responsible for the following missions:

• Provide technical support to the Country Director on all policies, procedures, guidelines, and planning related to staff safety, operational security, and program continuity.
• Collaboratively evaluate, review, and support updates to the Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and associated Security Management Plans (SMPs) for ACF Nigeria.
• Ensure compliance with ACF’s Security Management Framework (SMF), including gender-sensitive security components.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, INGOs, UN agencies, and other key stakeholders in Nigeria.
• Promote awareness and acceptance of ACF’s mission and operations within the areas of intervention.
• Identify, establish, and manage appropriate measures to ensure the safety of ACF facilities.
• Manage and implement a capacity-building plan for the Safety and Security team, including tailored training methods.
• Ensure the regular training of ACF staff, stakeholders, and counterparts on safety and security measures.

Requirements

• Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in Security, International Relations, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in Humanitarian Program Management and/or Logistics roles in volatile and high-stress environments.
• You have proven expertise in planning, organizing, and executing humanitarian security operations, with a strong understanding of humanitarian principles, the NGO code of conduct, and the specific roles tied to NGO field and operational contexts.
• Your skillset includes excellent analytical, critical thinking, and reporting abilities, combined with strong communication skills. You possess a solid understanding of local, regional, national, and international safety and security policies.
• You also have a strong background in leadership and team development
• Knowledge of communications technology including satellite communications and cellular mediums is an advantage.
• Fluency in English (both verbal and written) is essential for this role.

Specific Conditions / Salary
12 months fixed term contract under French legislation or Nigerian Labor law.

For international candidates:

• Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968€ upon experience,  including 13th month
• Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens:16% of the gross monthly salary and 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
• Monthly per diem and living allowance: 837€ net, field paid.
• Monthly country allowance: 450€ 
• Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)
• Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs
• Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees
• Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
• Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 € for each RnR period

For national candidates:

• Basic Salary: USD 1,721 / Month
• Your monthly salary will continue to be paid in Naira, calculated based on the reference of ACF official exchange rate (SAGA) for the previous month.
• Living conditions allowance: 141 USD per month
• Leave allowance: 10% of basic salary per month
• Pension: Employer contribution 10%, Employee contribution 8%
• Annual leave:  2 days per month
• Private medical insurance and life insurance:  Provided by the organization
• Relocation Allowance: 130 USD (one time payment if hire is for relocation)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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