Security and Safety Intern at Green Concern for Development

Job Summary

• The Security Intern will support the security team in maintaining effective communication with field staff, conducting security assessments, managing incident reports, and collaborating with stakeholders.
• This role provides an opportunity to gain hands on experience in security operations within a humanitarian context.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with Field Managers and Field Officers regarding security updates.
• Back check with Field Officers to confirm receipt of security advisories.
• Document special reports generated by staff members and inform the Security Manager as necessary.
• Confirm security incidents reported by staff.
• Directly contact stakeholders within our security networks and community gatekeepers for updates.
• Share special reports indicating heightened risks for visiting staff with the Security Manager via phone.
• Draft security reports detailing actions taken in response to incidents.
• Shadow Field Officers to assess adherence to security protocols and identify training gaps

Learning Objectives:

• The intern will gain practical experience in:
• Conducting risk assessments and reporting on security incidents.
• Engaging effectively with field staff and stakeholders regarding security issues.
• Assessment frameworks.
• Understanding the dynamics of security operations within the humanitarian setting.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• BSc or its equivalent in Social Sciences discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team member.
• Candidate must be resident in Maiduguri.
• Good organizational skills, effective time management, ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and prioritize tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of security protocols and incident management processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in the English Language (conversation, reading, and writing) is required
• Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is required.
• A basic knowledge of Kanuri language is a plus.