Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Safety and Security Manager
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Starting date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Area Coordinator
Tasks and Responsibilities
Objective 1 - Overall Safety and Security Management in Support to Programs:
- As determined by the Area Co, with technical support from the SSCo represent AAH at the local/regional level to humanitarian and government representatives on related safety and security protocols and needs.
Objective 2-Liaison with Government and external actors for safety and security of AAH staffs:
- Collection of information regarding politics and security in all LGAs where AAH is present as well as on safety & security issues concerning AAH.
- Screening of media and preparation of daily reports.
- Liaison with safety and security providers including Government and security forces for updates and safe passage.
Objective 3-Risk assessments in operational and new mission areas:
- Advise on the content and layout for weekly Situational Reports to Field Coordinators to ensure completion and timely submission.
- Responding to security relevant incidents with information gathering and disseminating information in a timely manner for action by supervisors.
- Maintenance of a state-wide network to influential actors and communication of AAHs status and mission in Nigeria.
- Support and advice of programs in the field regarding safety and security information on a daily basis.
Objective 4-Assist the Area Co.’s to ensure safety/security of AAH personnel and assets:
- Assist Area Co in analysis, identification, quantification and, mitigation of assessed risks.
- Ensure good implementation of security rules (security plan, SOP) in the bases and program areas.
- Contribute to the security plan, SOP writing and send incident reports to Area Co, CD and SSCo.
- Development and maintenance of security network (formal/informal) at base levels.
- Closely coordinate with Area Co for any developments on the security situation.
- In coordination with Area Co, brief all staff on security and context changes as needed at base levels.
Internal & External Relationships
Internal:
- Area Coordinator: hierarchical relationship, technical support, exchange of information
- Program Managers: exchange of information, collaboration
- Support Coordinators: exchange of information and collaboration
- Base Log and Admin: exchange of information and collaboration
External:
- State government and non-government partners: exchange of information, coordination, liaison, technical evaluation, support requests
- Local representatives of international aid organizations: exchange of information
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
- University Degree or equivalent experience in the NGO sector.
- Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the commercial Safety and Security business is required.
- Fluent Speaking/Reading/Writing in English and Hausa languages is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
- Thorough knowledge of security operations is essential.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Ability to work structured and independently
- Ability to write short coherent reports on topics of security relevance
- Existing network to influential actors in Jigawa, Yobe and Borno state (e.g. on security, political, social, cultural, religious level)
- Expertise on political and security situation in Jigawa, Yobe and Borno stae
- Fluency in English, Hausa and Kanuri language
- Experience in a humanitarian context or NGO context.
- Experience in dealing with Safety & Security threats in a business / non-profit organization
- Radio user.
Preferred:
- Excellent drafting and writing skills.
- Previous management experience, including management of multiple teams/department
- Basic experience in Nigerian Security Forces (Military and/or Police)
- Previous AAH experience
Gross Basic Salary
NGN 424,310 - NGN 681,350 per month.
Application Closing Date
27th May, 21019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online