Safety & Security Coordinator at Women for Women International

Purpose

• The Safety & Security Coordinator is responsible for implementing security measures and procedures, and for ensuring compliance with WfWI security policies on behalf of the Country Director.
• He or she is also responsible for acting as the primary security liaison with the WfWI HQ Director of Safety & Security and any in-country security resources that are available.
• Examples of these would include the INSO, US Mission, the OSAC Country Council, and security team members from other implementing partners and international organisations.
• This is a key role of the SSFP who acts as the local threat monitoring staff member, assessing threats to the project including Terrorism, Kidnapping, Crime, Civil Unrest and Geo-Political instability.
  

Responsibilities
Safety & Security:

• Serve as the WfWI-N focal point for safety & security and liaise closely with the WfWI HQ Director of Safety & Security.
• Ensure that all staff and activities comply with the country office and global safety and security policies and procedures.
• An effective and secure communications plan is established and functioning communications equipment for all offices and field offices is maintained.
• Effective safety and security management systems are in place, enabling programs while mitigating safety and security risks.
• A Safety and Security Management Plan with appropriate contingency plans are developed and maintained, with contingency plans being practiced annually.
• All facilities are managed and equipped to operate safely and securely.
• All staff receive safety and security trainings, orientations, briefings appropriate to their roles and as determined by the assessed risks in the operational environment.
• All safety and security incidents are reported to the designated authority in a timely manner (not exceeding 24 hours) and follow up actions are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures.
• Effective crisis management systems are in place to respond to any critical event in accordance with WfWI crisis management policies, procedures and templates.
• Liaise with government security bodies as needed to ensure WfWI compliance with security requirements and approvals.
• Conduct regular threat & risk assessments to identify security measures required in all WfWI, guest houses and training centers.
• Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures and that necessary safety and security equipment are available and in a serviceable condition.
• Prepare security updates and reports as required.
• Monitor flash notices and regular reports from UNDSS/INSO and share with staff as needed; attend security coordination meetings.
• Educate staff on their responsibilities regarding incident reporting.
• Collect and compile weekly report on local information relative to WfWI areas of operation.
• Keep and maintain all satellite phones, first aid kits, hibernation kits, and firefighting equipment in coordination with Logistics, to ensure they are always operational.
• Develop and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Contingency Plans and monitor compliance by staff.
• Brief and all train staff, including drivers and guards, on personal as well as organizational humanitarian access duties.
• Work with the team to maintain the communications tree and conduct drills.
• Contribute to all reports as requested.
• Support with Incident/Crisis Management as required.
• Coordinate with law enforcement agencies, other INGOs, and government sectors, as requested.

Transport Management:

• Ensure that drivers follow all safety and security procedures and that drivers maintain their vehicles to expected standards.
• Oversee usage protocol of all vehicle tracking devices and report any serious incidents immediately to the CD & HQ Director of Safety & Security.
• Obtain necessary travel clearance /access permission from local authorities where applicable.
• Ensure safe and adequate transport provision to all international staff and visitors.
• Other assigned responsibilities

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety/Security, Management or related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• 5years of relevant work experience in the Safety and Security field with a NGO or UN
• Working knowledge of threat assessments, risk mitigation and ability to work on acceptance strategy at all levels.
• Advanced level of understanding of various communications technologies, including VHF and HF radio systems, satellite phones, cell phones, etc.

Excellent written and oral communication skills:

• Ability to work under high pressure
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues and external partners and suppliers
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Language fluency in English (reading, writing and speaking) and Hausa language skills are required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
• Strong commitment to WfWI’s mission and values
• Ability to work outside of working hours as needed
• Ability to travel is required.
• Training and certifications from accredited institutions such as IFRC, Red-R, ICRC, UN, etc.
• A commitment to working constructively with team members and a service-oriented attitude.
• An understanding of the complexity and values of non-profit organizations.
• An ability to be flexible and demonstrate a high-level of interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues.