Security Assistant at Christian Aid

Role Purpose

• The Security Assistant is to assist in security risk assessments and management for Christian Aid Monguno Field location as well as any other field locations within Borno State.
• The post holder will manage field safety and security risks with possible impact on Christian Aid Nigeria staff, visitors, partners and the organization’s physical assets.
• He/she will technically line-manage the guards within Monguno field office whilst being answerable to the Security Advisor.

Role Context

• The role fits within the International Department and specifically within the Nigeria country programme.
• The individual is responsible for ensuring proper context monitoring, analysis and timely security information sharing with the Monguno field team and the Security Advisor.
• He/she will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of security for Monguno Field office and the staff whilst interfacing with various security networks.
• He/she will ensure field trip management and staff tracking. He /she will ensure that the guards and drivers are proficient and trained in their respective role and duties.
• The role holder will support in monitoring and supporting programmatic work by ensuring all staff and volunteers operate within Christian Aids Security policies and procedures.

Key Outcomes:

• Strong and diverse information network (local, UN, INSO etc) are established from which reliable and up to date information on security may be obtained and applied by the team.
• Sound cultural and situational advice, especially to the Base Lead and other Project teams.
• Country Security Plan and SOPs implementation at field level. Proper Staff/visitor briefing on arrival to the field.
• Support regular training of staff, drivers, guards and volunteers on safety, security and communications procedures.
• Field security assessments carried out and provided to the Security Advisor as required.
• Guard force management at field level. Proper accountability and maintenance of field safety, vehicle, communication & security equipment. Technical supervision provided for drivers on matters related to safety and security.
• Overall field safety and security support.
• Regular up-date (daily, weekly and monthly sitrep) and communication with Security Advisor

Role Requirements
Relationships

• External: Networking closely with other security agencies within Humanitarian Community, Government Institutions and other security actors, partners and visitors.
• Internal: Works closely with CA staff, consultants and volunteers.

Decision making:

• Make decisions to assist teams effectively. Also, providing technical input and operational support in programme delivery.
• Day to day decision to ensure partner portfolio projects are running effectively.
• Make decisions in line with CA security policies that support crisis and emergency situations.
• Contribute to shaping and implementing logistics and procurement strategy.

Analytical skills:

• S/he should be able to analyse complex situations with safety and security implications.
• Required to develop new ways of doing things to better meet programme goals requiring substantial creative or analytical ability.

Developing self and others:

• Has direct responsibility for developing, coaching and motivating teams of colleagues/project team members.
• Focus will be on advising and guiding field staff on safety and security practices and procedures.

Person specification
Applied skills/knowledge and expertise:

Essential:

• Degree in Social Sciences, Administration or Business
• Minimum of 1 year experience in security and safety management/logistics in an international NGO.
• Field-based experience in complex and insecure settings or relevant security overseas position.
• Understanding of North-East Nigeria context and its impact on security.
• Military experience is an added advantage.
• Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with relevant internal and external stakeholders, with sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Ability to communicate in local language.

Desirable:

• Ability to effectively deal with the stress factor in security management situations
• Good understanding of Nigeria’s security issues
• Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with other humanitarian actors.

IT competency required:

• Basic.

Competency profile Level 1
You are expected to be able to:

Build partnerships:

• Work in a reliable, helpful and cooperative way with all colleagues and provide help to others without needing to be asked.
• Willingly participate in teamwork and contribute ideas, including those that may be beyond your own or your team’s role.
• Keep others informed about what is going on in your own work area.
• Treat everyone with courteousness, dignity and respect, accepting that people are different and have different views.
• Act and behave consistently with what you say.

Communicate Effectively:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing. Pass on a clear message or information promptly and accurately.
• Ask additional questions to clarify when needed.
• Explain things simply and in a different way if someone appears not to have understood.
• Be aware of how your actions and words impact on others and adapt if necessary.

Steward Resources:

• Use resources economically, whether these are Christian Aid resources or wider environmental resources. Recognize that time is a resource and take responsibility for managing your time effectively.

Deliver Results:

• Agree your work plan, keep track of your own progress and keep others informed.
• Check the quality of your own work and deliver to expectations.
• Seek clarification and support from your manager when needed and to ensure appropriate sign-off.
• Respond promptly to the requests of others, seeking guidance on priorities and workload when needed.
• Consider the consequences of your actions, including the impact on your work and colleagues.
• Take personal responsibility for your actions.

Realise Potential:

• Question and ask for information and advice to address your own knowledge and skills gaps in order to learn.
• Regularly ask for and act on feedback on own performance.
• Assist others by showing how to complete tasks.
• Demonstrate concern for the wellbeing of others.
• Act and behave consistently in line with Christian Aid’s values.

Strive for Improvement:

• Demonstrate openness to change.
• Respond quickly and helpfully to new initiatives.
• Find ways to make improvements in your work.
• Show initiative when faced with problems.
• Willingly share knowledge and information that may help others

Salary
N3,187,627 Salary (full time)