Security Focal Person at One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI)

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT.

Our mission is to build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health. As a young and growing organization, we are recruiting a pioneer cohort of skilled volunteers to fill critical roles across our organizational structure. These are unpaid volunteer positions designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the development sector, with clear pathways to professional certificates, networking, and future paid employment as organizational funding grows.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Focal Person

Location: Adamawa (HQ) with travel to operational states
Job type: Contract
Unit: Operations & Support Services Unit

Job Description

• Assesses security risks, develops safety protocols, monitors threat landscapes, and ensures the safety of staff, volunteers, and assets in all operational locations.
• Commitment: Full-time, 6–12 months (renewable)

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular security risk assessments for offices, field locations, and travel routes.
• Develop and update security plans, standard operating procedures, and contingency plans.
• Monitor local security situations and disseminate security updates to staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate with local security agencies, community leaders, and NGO security forums.
• Investigate security incidents and prepare incident reports with recommendations.
• Train staff on security awareness, personal safety, and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain security equipment (radios, trackers, first aid kits) and ensure functionality.

Specific Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Security Studies, Criminology, Military Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in security management, risk analysis, or humanitarian safety.
• Knowledge of the security context in Northeast Nigeria (Adamawa, Gombe, Borno) is essential.
• Certification in humanitarian security (HEAT, UNDSS SSAFE, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Strong situational awareness, judgment, and crisis management skills.
• Commitment of 6–12 months minimum.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI's mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note
Candidates should attach the following complete application package in their application form:

• OHRI Volunteer Application Form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV), and
• Cover letter.