Department: Programmes
Line managed by: Country Director or designated manager
Technical Line Management: Regional Security Manager
Location: Maiduguri with frequent travel to MAG operating areas
Important Notice: Position is subject to funds availability
Job Purpose
To work with programme senior management to ensure good security planning and management in the programme.
To develop and facilitate appropriate relationships and good communications between MAG and other stakeholders we engage with.
Job Description
Tracking of security incidents and inputting to MAG internally used mapping/tracking system
Safeguarding
- Work in compliance with MAG's Safeguarding Framework - Policy on Personal Conduct, Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy, Dignity at Work Policy, Reporting Malpractice (Whistleblowing) Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Policy on Modern Slavery.
- Report any Safeguarding concerns following MAG’s reporting options and guidelines.
General
- Respond where required to internal security incidents and implement respective response needs
- Act as part of the in-country SMT and a key member of the Incident Management Team (IMT)
- Undertake any other reasonable task that may be requested through line management or SMiC
All staff are expected to undertake the following general duties
- Work within the framework of MAG’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
- Work towards achieving programme objectives.
- Ensure familiarity with and adherence to all MAG policies and procedures and keep informed of MAG activities.
- Undertake and apply to learn from appropriate training and development programmes.
Some Job Descriptions may be supplemented by specific Terms of Reference.
This is a non-contractual document that can be varied from time to time as circumstances dictate. This job description is intended to summarize the main duties and responsibilities of the post; this is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks. All MAG staff is expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.
Person Specification
- Providing thorough analysis, and recommendations to the SMT on security protocols in MAG’s areas of operations
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders in the country to collect context-specific security information to inform security planning
- Establish a network of contacts with local authorities in order to maintain an overview of the security profile
- Supporting safe transit of MAG staff and visitors in the field through monitoring security situations and reporting concerns as well as updating field teams when they are deployed
- Reporting any safety issues to CD and Base Manager and facilitate implementation where required
- Security focal point for the program
- Updating RSM and SMT on security incidents to ensure staff safety
- Supporting Community Liaison and clearance teams with local risk assessments and access support
- Supporting the SMT with site, area and road assessments
- Managing the implementation of security mitigation upgrades as requested and directed by the SMT
- Supporting other MAG departments as and when required to maintain operational delivery
- Undertake any other security-related duties appropriate to the post as may be required
- Support the Country Director in maintaining a safe working environment for all staff within the program
- In coordination with SMT, participate in external meetings with local stakeholders and authorities, participate in security meetings of NGOs, UN organizations, and other stakeholders
- Contribute to the update and facilitation of security training
Essential Experience
- Experience of a minimum of 3 years with NGOs or international organizations in a position related to security, context and/or representation
- Higher education in international relations, security, or related fields, or equivalent background acquired through extensive professional experience.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize and share complex details in a simple manner.
- Excellent negotiation and representation skills; able to network across a variety of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated communication and organizational skills.
- Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure.
- Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions.
- Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office.
- Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English, and local dialects.
- Excellent computer skills with high proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint programs
Essential Aptitude
- Self-motivation, and the capacity to work with limited supervision
- Ability to work remotely with limited management oversight and support
- Experience and acceptance of working in remote locations (with limited/no electricity, internet, etc)
- Able to work under pressure, deliver high-quality work within deadlines and meet team objectives
- 100% commitment to MAG’s mission, values and approach
Desirable Skills and Knowledge
- Prior INGO experience, ideally in security management or senior advisory role.
- Experience and knowledge of the context and ability to analyse the changing security environment
- First aid trained
- HEAT training experience and qualifications
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