Security Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Band:                  5

Department:      Operations

Reports To:        Head of Office - Yola

Location:            Yola, Adamawa State

Job Ref Code:    SOY180219

Full JD Link:       https://bit.ly/2Grvaht 

Job Summary:

The Security Officer is responsible for coordinating operational security issues and sourcing of relevant security information within CRS project activity areas and in the entire Adamawa and southern Borno states.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collection of information regarding safety and security situation in Adamawa and southern Borno states as well as on safety & security issues concerning CRS.
• Daily tracking and recording of all CRS vehicle field movements.
• Follow up of any calls made by Satellite phone and radio
• Track staff movement and advice Head of Office accordingly.
• Responding to security relevant incidents with information gathering and informing the Head of Office
• Maintain a state-wide network of influential actors and communication of CRS status and mission in the State.
• Escort field staff on outreach activities providing security support where necessary.
• Develop, consolidate and implement security operating procedures and contingency plans
• Assess equipment (including vehicles) and organizational assets to ensure equipment integrity
• Ensure that responsible guardians (Private Security Guards) have the capacities to perform their duties as per the SOPs
• Conduct monthly safety inspections such as: fire extinguishers, smoke/fire detectors and inspection of CRS facilities in the State as it pertains to health and safety to ensure equipment integrity.
• Identify, establish and manage context-appropriate approaches to assure CRS facilities are secure
• Submit regular contextual updates (weekly/monthly situational reports) to the Security Coordinator
• Work closely with CRS field teams to ensure all incidents and accidents are followed up with an official written Incident Report, which is then shared with relevant stakeholders and filed appropriately;
• Coordinate regularly with the Security Coordinator on safety and security issues and fulfil reporting requirements to the Country Office in Abuja.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of community engagement, risk management, safety and security management or other related fields
• Degree in criminology, peace & security studies, political sciences or related subject.

• Professional Certification in security studies.
• Be a Nigerian National
• Ability to plan and organize work and write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively (both in writing and verbally)
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Stable, moral, reliable and robust character and a good team-player
• Excellent communication skills, calm, with a good sense of humor
• Proven commitment to accountability practices
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Emails, Skype, Web researches);
• Fluency in oral and written English and Hausa (Kanuri Speaking)
• Demonstrable training and capacity building experience

Travel Required 60% to field locations in Borno and Adamawa