Security and Liaison Officer at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Location: Maiduguri with frequent travel in Borno State
Under the Direct Supervision of: Field Coordinator

Job Description

• PUI is implementing humanitarian activities in Nigeria since April 2016, supporting population with food security, nutrition and health project in Maiduguri and Borno State. PUI is now looking for Liaison Officer.

General Objective

• Under the supervision and direction of the Field Coordinator, the Liaison officer will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies on the ground, related to the safety and security, and the protection of staff and assets in mission.
• Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all field security operations in support of staff and activities.
• In addition, the Liaison officer will establish links and synergies with local and national authorities at all levels, facilitating the implementation of programs and assisting PUI staff in any matter related to that.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Security Management:

• Collect, analyse and share all security and safety information relevant to PUI activities in Borno state.
• Under the direction of the field coordinator, conduct security/risk assessment
• Assist the Field Coordinator in the design of the security strategies
• Brief and train the staff on security procedures and security assessment
• Ensure all procedures and measures against acts of corruption are in place and assist in potential investigations related to cases of corruption.

Liaison with Administrative, Security, Humanitarian Stakeholders and Representation:

• Develop, build and maintain a network of interlocutors with all the stakeholders (security forces, UN agencies, NGOs, administration…)
• Research, prepare and follow-up on general Borno State governmental official processes (registration, statements, etc.), as necessary;
• Ensure representation of PUI among partners, donors and different authorities;
• Participate to meeting with state and/or local leaders, ensure translation when needed and submit report.

Context Analysis and Monitoring:

• Update regularly PUI Senior Management team on the Federal and Borno State context, through a weekly press review.
• At request, research and/or draft documents analising and presenting subjects linked to the PUI environment of work, whether on cultural, social, economic, political, humanitarian, etc issues.

Mandatory Requirements
Education:

• A University Degree in a relevant field

Work experience:

• At least 1 year experience in a relevant position
• Experience in an international NGO is a strong asset

Language skills:

• Fluent in English, Hausa, and Kanuri

Computer Skills:

• Proficient user of MS office (especially word and excel)

Other Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of Borno State, willing to travel locally
• Excellent capacity to create and maintain a network
• Excellent impartiality and neutrality
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization
• Strong commitment to support/develop capacity of national staff and developing second layer of leadership;
• Good pedagogical skills
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in personal workload.