Security Consultant (Short Term) at Conciliation Resources

Description:

Purpose of the consultancy: To conduct a comprehensive assessment of the key risks/threats to the safety and security of Conciliation Resources’ and local partner NGOs’ personnel, premises and assets in Borno and Yobe State, Nigeria and to provide advice, guidance, practical and implementable recommendations on risk reduction and mitigation measures to respond to the identified risks/threats that support the safe implementation of project activities.

Scope of the consultancy:

• Undertake a context analysis of Borno and Yobe States, with a particular emphasis on the project’s target LGAs, which should include incident mapping, current risk analysis, a summary of existing external security mechanisms and sources of reliable and timely security updates.
• Review Conciliation Resources’ current security operating procedures for staff visits to northeast Nigeria (no staff based in northeast Nigeria) and make practical recommendations to minimise any gaps and weaknesses.
• Engage with local partner NGOs to understand their current security guidelines and collaboratively draft a security procedure for each of them taking into account their current capacity (training, resources and infrastructure).
• Identify local partner NGO capacity needs (training, resources and infrastructure) and agree with them how they should be addressed over time.
• Liaising with representatives from State security services, UN organisations and relevant NGOs to build closer working links, communications and backup plans and identify opportunities for collaboration on safety/security issues.
• Using scenario planning, explore and recommend different options in case evacuation from the area is needed.

The consultant will report to Conciliation Resources’ West Africa Programme Director. The report will be shared with Conciliation Resources Executive Management Team and may well be shared with the Board of Conciliation Resources who has ultimate responsibility for the safety and security of all staff.

Deliverables: The consultant should produce reports and updated draft organisational policies covering the areas identified above and is expected to present the findings to Conciliation Resources’ West Africa Programme Director.

Duration: 10-15 days

Timeframe: Conciliation Resources is looking for this consultancy to be undertaken as soon as possible with the final report and debrief expected to be delivered at the very latest by 29 September 2017, though earlier would be appreciated.

Person specification:

• Currently based in and with the right to work in Nigeria.
• Demonstrable in-depth understanding of the conflict and security situation in northeast Nigeria.
• Track record of conducting high-quality security assessments, preferably on behalf of non-profit organisations working in complex operating environments.
• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject (peace, development, security, conflict etc.)
• Strong communication skills and a proven track record of producing written documentation in English.