Security Coordinator at Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

NRC will initially be starting activities in the area of food security, water and sanitation and shelter/NFI sectors. NRC is therefore seeking  Security Coordinator in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The Security Coordinator reports to the Security Adviser.

Tasks and Responsibilities
• Direct supervision of the Team Leader and oversight of the operator team of the Maiduguri Communications Monitoring Centre (CMC)
• Ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures relating to the Maiduguri CMC are followed
• Monitor compliance with NRC’s Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS)
• Assist the Security Adviser with obtaining information, analysis and composing of documents
• Attend Humanitarian Security meetings held in Maiduguri (eg. INSO, UNDSS, OCHA)
• Develop networks locally with stakeholders and partner organisations
• Seek technical advice and support from country Security Adviser.
• Assist and advise the Security Adviser to ensure that the Maiduguri team is in compliance with NRC’s Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS)
• Establish/maintain effective security information networks with external actors
• Conduct briefings for new staff and visitors with regard to safety and security.
• At request of the Area Manager / Security Adviser, brief staff on security related issues during NRC meetings.
• Ensure the area team has appropriate communications equipment according to risk assessment.
• Manage the flow of Security related information in a manner that protects information security principles and appropriately informs staff.

Qualifications
• Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Security Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of the context in North East Nigeria
• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri, both written and spoken. Knowledge of other local languages in Borno State an advantage
• Experience with start-up communications room

Personal qualification
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
• Highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work in insecure environments
• Communicating with impact and respect
• All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

We offer
• Commencement: ASAP
• Contract period: 31st December, 2016 (with possibility of extension)
• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s directions
• Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State