Safety and Security Focal Point at Center for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI)

Job Description

• The security focal person will establish and maintain effective communication with relevant stakeholders at the State and Local Government Area (LGA) levels to gather timely security updates.
• Foster collaborative relationships with local authorities, community leaders, and security agencies to enhance information-sharing and promote a secure operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take the lead in reporting security incidents, particularly those that impact the areas of operation.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of security-related events, and collaborate with internal teams to address incidents appropriately.
• Engage with staff to assess their comprehension of security procedures and protocols.
• Provide advice and guidance to enhance staff awareness and adherence to security measures.
• Conduct training sessions as needed to ensure staff readiness to respond to security challenges.
• Conduct regular Security Risk Assessments, considering changes in the operating context.
• Review and update security risk assessments to ensure they reflect current threats and vulnerabilities.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with established security procedures across all levels of the organization.
• Provide recommendations for improvements in security protocols based on monitoring outcomes.
• Review reported security incidents and analyze trends to inform decision-making.
• Issue security advisories to relevant staff, outlining potential risks and recommended actions.
• Provide daily and weekly communication of security incidents and risk assessments to relevant staff members.
• Ensure that information is disseminated promptly and comprehensively to facilitate informed decision-making.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in security and risk management, especially in challenging environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to conduct security risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of local security dynamics and networks.
• Familiarity with relevant security protocols and procedures.
• Preferably a former security force (military or paramilitary) but not required
• Candidate must be willing to reside in Maiduguri upon resumption (if successful)
• Good organizational skills, effective time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize tasks
• Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in a multicultural and multiethnic environment
• Adaptability to the changing nature of humanitarian work and operational difficulties
• Willingness to frequent field missions for assessments even on short notices
• Careful attention to details
• Critical thinker and possess problem problem-solving attitude
• Very good communication and writing skills, in English, Hausa, and dialects (verbal and written)
• Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, internet browsers, smartphones and ICT in general. Ability to use Google Doc, Google Sheet would be a bonus.
• Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure.

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity and Accountability.
• Demonstrating commitment to CATAI.
• Embracing Cultural diversity.
• Embracing change and a strong commitment to result.

Policy Statements:

• Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment.
• It has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity, and social inclusion, Child Safeguarding, Adolescents and Youth Initiatives, PSEA, GBV, VAC, and Fraud.
• CATAI does not charge any fee to facilitate any recruitment process.