Safety and Security Assistant at CARE International

JOB SUMMARY

CARE International is seeking a dedicated and vigilant Safety and Security Assistant for its operations in Ngala LGA, Borno State. Reporting directly to the Safety and Security Officer, the Safety and Security Assistant will play a crucial role in implementing safety and security measures to ensure a high level of safety and well-being for all CARE International staff in Ngala. The SSA will maintain a high level of contextual awareness of his/her operating area and strong coordination with Program and Program support teams at the field level. He/She will promote a strong Safety and Security culture at the field through continuous trainings and collaborative security assessments with all field-based staff; serve as the Safety and Security Unit (SSU) representative at field level and serve, when required as the Safety unit representative on the Field Crisis Management Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Context understanding and Analysis:

• Analyze the parameters of the working environment by assessing the nature of the threats and CARE vulnerabilities in relation to the emergency situation. 
• Collect the necessary data and information to develop a comprehensive risk assessment. 
• Monitor political, social, economic, and military situation and identify trends relevant to security situation

Safety and Security Risk Management:

Prevention: 

• Contribute to develop a safety and security culture within the mission by addressing and helping staff to address safety and security related issues. 
• Ensure that security planning becomes an integral part of day-to-day operations and is integrated into the development of future programs. 
• Assist with the strategic and operational analysis and assessments, and with the refinement of program strategies. 
• Ensure that the Field Level Security Plans and associated documents are kept up to date and reviewed regularly. 
• Perform security risk assessments or evaluation missions to the field and regularly review safety and security procedures. 
• Ensure the CO is meeting minimum standards and complying with policies and procedures. 
• Maintain physical safety standards as established by the Safety unit for CARE office and guesthouse at Field level. 
• Organize and circulate relevant safety and security information to the staff and provide an opportunity for employees to voice Safety and/or Security-related concerns. 
• Supervise and enforce compliance safety and security standards and procedures.
• Ensure that all incoming visitors receive a security briefing and information 

Reaction: 

• Ensure that an administrative structure is put in place to effectively deal with crisis management 
• Train staff on the CO established contingency measures and ensure they know how to react

Liaison, Networking and Analysis:

• Brief, manage and liaise on daily basis with the contracted guarding services to ensure the guard force is aware of CARE standards and can effectively provide for the safety of CARE compound/staff and assets. 
• Liaise with government, Army, Police, SSS (State Security Services), Local Heads and other key external stakeholders to ensure that CARE staff can maintain regular and safe access to program areas. 
• Represent CARE International and coordinate amongst all actors (state, military, UN, NGO, etc) on all matters pertaining to safety and security.

Incident Reporting and Management:

• Train staff on the incident reporting form and procedures. 
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety and security incidents. 
• During any critical incident or crises serve as the Safety and Security unit representation on the Field Level Crisis Management Team (F-CMT). 
• Ensure that all Field Level Crisis management plans are kept up to date and reviewed regularly. 
• Ensuring that staff and CARE properties have the necessary equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid; communication means such as VHF radios, Walkie-talkie, Satellite phone) and staff are trained on how to use them accordingly

Other Responsibilities:

• Other Responsibilities as Assigned
• Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Required:

• Minimum of B.sc, HND, NCE, OND in a field related to Humanitarian Work or Risk Management or other relevant fields
• A Minimum of 2 years of demonstrative experience in INGO/NGO field/operations with at least 1 year of field safety management experience preferably in Borno state (deep field(s)) humanitarian context 
• Competent and literate in English, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions
• Competent and literate in local language of the assigned location(s), verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions. Ability to speak and understand the languages/multiple dialects in Ngala is an advantage
• Sound judgment and the ability to work effectively with others at all levels
• Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis, and planning skills
• IT literate, MS – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work in fluid contexts and having the capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of CARE. S/he should be able to maintain relationships, partnerships, and carryout advocacy with local policy makers
• Ability to demonstrate and imbibe a culture of integrity with a clear commitment to CARE's core values and humanitarian principles
• Awareness and sensitivity of self and others. Ability to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. 
• Experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. 
• Ability to teach basic personal safety and security awareness
• Good assessment, evaluation, analysis skills

Competencies:

1. Approachability                               
2. Building Effective Teams
3. Customer Focus
4. Integrity and Trust
5. Drive for Results
6. Comfort around Higher management
7. Business Acumen
8. Negotiating
9. Organizational Agility

Qualified Women are strongly encouraged to apply.