Safety and Security Manager at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Typ: Full Time
Starting Date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Area Coordinator

Objective 1

• Overall Safety and Security Management in support to programs

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• As determined by the Area Co and with technical support from the Safety and Security Coordinator represent AAH at the local/regional level to humanitarian and government representatives on related safety and security protocols and needs.

Objective 2

• Liaison with Government and external actors for the safety and security of AAH staffs

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Collection of information regarding contexts including politics and security in all LGAs where AAH is present as well as on safety & security issues concerning AAH.
• Screening of media information and preparation of daily reports.
• Liaison with safety and security providers including Government, local communities and security forces for updates and safe passage.

Objective 3

• Risk assessments in operational and new mission areas:

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Advise on the situation and layout of the context for Weekly Situational Reports to be completed and timely submission.
• Responding to security-relevant incidents with information gathering and disseminating information in a timely manner for action by supervisors.
• Maintenance of a state-wide network to influential actors and communication of AAH's status and mission in Nigeria.
• Support and advice of programs in the field regarding safety and security information on a daily basis.

Objective 4

• Assist the Area Co’s to ensure safety/security of AAH personnel and assets

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist Area Co in analysis, identification, quantification and, mitigation of assessed risks in the areas of operations.
• Keep an updated incident database and generate necessary analysis and reports for operations advice.
• Ensure good implementation of security rules (security plan, SOP) in the bases and program areas.
• Contribute to the security plan, SOP writing staff security training and share relevant reports to Area Co, CD, and SSCo.
• Development and maintenance of the security network (formal/informal) at base levels. Keep an updated database for all key stakeholders.
• Closely coordinate with Area Co for any developments in the security situation.
• Provide technical support to the security guards and ensure safety and security standards are put in place for all ACF facilities including vehicles.
• In coordination with Area Co, brief all staff on security and context changes as needed at base levels.
• Provide relevant security updates to the staff and ensure all movements are cleared before going to the field.

Internal & External Relationship
Internal:

• Area Coordinator: hierarchical relationship.
• SSCO: Technical support, exchange of information
• Program Managers: exchange of information, collaboration
• Support Coordinators: exchange of information and collaboration
• Base Log and Admin: exchange of information and collaboration

External:

• State government and non-government partners: exchange of information, coordination, liaison, technical evaluation, support requests
• Local representatives of international aid organizations: exchange of information

Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent experience in the NGO sector.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Safety and Security is required.
• Fluent Speaking / Reading/Writing in English and Hausa/Kanuri languages is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
• Thorough knowledge of security operations is essential.

Skills and Experience
Essential:

• Ability to work structured and independently
• Ability to write short coherent reports on topics of security relevance
• Existing network to influential actors in Jigawa, Yobe and Borno state (e.g. on security, political, social, cultural, religious level)
• Expertise on political and security situation in Jigawa, Yobe and Borno state
• Fluency in English, Hausa, and Kanuri language
• Living in Borno or Yobe state for 5 years+
• Experience in a humanitarian context or NGO context
• Experience in dealing with Safety & Security threats in a business / non-profit organization Radio user.

Preferred:

• Excellent drafting and writing skills.
• Previous management experience, including management of multiple teams/department
• Basic experience in Nigerian Security Forces (Military and/or Police)
• Previous AAH experience.

Minimum Basic Salary

• NGN424,310 per month.