Safety and Security Officer at CARE

JOB SUMMARY

The role of the Safety and Security Officer (SSO) is focused on the continuous implementation of safety and Security strategies and protocols in order to ensure a high level of safety and wellbeing for all CARE International staff based in field location. The SSO will maintain a high level of contextual awareness of his/her operating area and strong coordination with Program and Program support teams at the field level. He/ She will promote a strong Safety and Security culture at their field office(s) through continuous trainings and collaborative security assessments with all field-based staff. The SSO will serve as the Safety and Security Unit (SSU) representative at field level and serve, when required as the Safety unit representative on the Field Crisis Management Team. The SSO will report directly to the Safety and Security Manager and will be an integral part of the Safety and Security Unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Job Responsibility #1: Context understanding and Analysis:

• Analyze the parameters of the working environment by assessing the nature of the threats and CARE vulnerabilities in relation to the emergency situation. 
• Collect the necessary data and information to develop a comprehensive risk assessment. 
• Monitor political, social, economic, and military situation and identify trends relevant to security situation 
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety and security incidents. 
• During any critical incident or crises serve as the Safety and Security unit representation on the Field Level Crisis Management Team (F-CMT). 
• Ensure that all Field Level Crisis management plans are kept up to date and reviewed regularly

Job Responsibility #2: Safety and Security Risk Management:

Prevention: 

• Contribute to develop a safety and security culture within the mission by addressing and helping staff to address safety and security related issues. 
• Ensure that security planning becomes an integral part of day-to-day operations and is integrated into the development of future programs. 
• Assist with the strategic and operational analysis and assessments, and with the refinement of program strategies. 
• Ensure that the Field Level Security Plans and associated documents are kept up to date and reviewed regularly. 
• Perform security risk assessments or evaluation missions to the field and regularly review safety and security procedures. 
• Ensure the CO is meeting minimum standards and complying with policies and procedures. 
• Maintain physical safety standards as established by the Safety unit for CARE office and guesthouse at Field level. 
• Organize and circulate relevant safety and security information to the staff and provide an opportunity for employees to voice Safety and/or Security-related concerns. 
• Supervise and enforce compliance safety and security standards and procedures. 
• Ensure that all incoming visitors receive a security briefing and information 

Reaction: 

• Ensure that an administrative structure is put in place to effectively deal with crisis management 
• Train staff on the CO established contingency measures and ensure they know how to react

Job Responsibility #3: Liaison, Networking and Analysis:

• Brief, manage and liaise on daily basis with the contracted guarding services to ensure the guard force is aware of CARE standards and can effectively provide for the safety of CARE compound/staff and assets. 
• Liaise with government, Army, Police, SSS (State Security Services), Local Heads and other key external stakeholders to ensure that CARE staff can maintain regular and safe access to program areas. 
• Represent CARE International and coordinate amongst all actors (state, military, UN, NGO, etc.) on all matters pertaining to safety and security. 
• Review periodically past experiences and practices and propose improvements based on analytical judgment.

Job Responsibility #4: Training and Capacity Building:

• Coordinate training in safety and security ensuring that staff have the necessary equipment (Fire extinguishers, first aid, communication means such as VHF radios, Walkie-talkie, Satellite phone.) and are trained accordingly. 
• Ensure all staff understand and fulfil individual and collective responsibilities for safety and security. 
• Ensure that the contracted guard force maintains a high standard of guarding for CARE office and residence, and when required take corrective action in coordination with the Guard force management.

Other Responsibilities:

• Assist with general office support duties as assigned
• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS :

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Security Management or related field. 
• Professional certification in security risk management or advanced security management highly desirable. 
• Security or management certifications will also be an added advantage. 
• 3 years working in security Industry, experience working in complex insecure settings preferred especially in Security management for NGO or donor funded organization. 
• Experience in liaising with law enforcement agencies in Nigeria. 
• Experience in managing incidents, incident mapping, developing and producing high quality security reports and assessments. 
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstrative security management experience in hostile environment.

Competencies:

• Approachability                                 
• Building Effective Teams 
• Customer Focus 
• Integrity and Trust 
• Drive for Results 
• Comfort around Higher management 
• Business Acumen 
• Negotiating 
• Organizational Agility