Safety and Security Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

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.