Security Assistant at Ghali Humanitarian Aid Initiative (GHAI)

Ghali Humanitarian Aid Initiative (GHAI) is a humanitarian and development-focused organization committed to supporting vulnerable individuals and communities through relief, empowerment, and sustainable programs. We work with partners, local stakeholders, and community leaders to deliver transparent, effective aid and measurable impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Assistant 

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• Roving Security Assistant (or Safety and Security Assistant) provides frontline operational support to protect personnel, assets, and facilities, particularly in high-risk humanitarian and development contexts like Northeast Nigeria.
• In 2026, the role is highly focused on real-time context monitoring, staff tracking, and maintaining local security networks. 

Key Responsibilities
The duties blend physical security oversight with administrative and analytical tasks: 

• Incident Monitoring & Reporting: Tracking local security trends, compiling daily situation reports (SITREPs), and immediately alerting management to incidents or emerging threats.
• Staff Tracking & Movement Coordination: Managing security clearances and tracking the real-time movement of staff, visitors, and vehicles in the field to ensure safe arrival.
• Guard Force Management: Supervising contracted security guards, planning duty rosters, and ensuring they are trained on organizational standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Security Risk Assessments (SRA): Assisting in evaluating the safety of office premises, guesthouses, and prospective project sites.
• Liaison & Networking: Building and maintaining relationships with local authorities, police, military forces, and other humanitarian security actors to facilitate safe access to program areas.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring functionality of security assets like VHF/HF radios, satellite phones, first aid kits, and fire safety equipment. 

Core Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Security Management, Criminology, Political Science, or International Relations is standard.
• Experience: Typically requires 1–3 years of relevant experience with an NGO or UN agency. Many organizations prioritize candidates with prior service in the Military, Police, or Civil Defence (NSCDC).
• Languages: Fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in local languages (such as Hausa, Kanuri, or Shuwa for roles in Maiduguri) is often a critical requirement for community liaison.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with security communication systems (HF/VHF radios, SatPhones) and tracking tools like Kobo Toolbox or GIS.

Application Closing Date
6th March, 2026.