Security Assistant at Unified Culture Promotion Foundation

PROJECT-BACKGROUND

The proposed six months project aims to provide immediate, life-saving health and nutrition services to vulnerable conflict-affected populations during the lean season in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere LGAs of Borno State. The intervention, implemented by a consortium of CBI and UNICPF will respond to worsening health and nutrition conditions among children under five, pregnant and lactating women, and other at-risk groups, driven by seasonal food insecurity, recurrent flooding, protracted conflict, and the deterioration of basic services. Through integrated health and nutrition outreach, mobile medical teams, health facility support, and community-based case management, this project seeks to reduce malnutrition, prevent disease outbreaks, and mitigate mortality during the lean season. Implemented over six months.

To support the successful implementation of her NHF-OCHA project, UNICPF is seeking qualified and dedicated candidates for the position below.

Report line: Executive Director

Duration: 6 Months

Job Purpose:

The Security Officer will be responsible for day-to-day implementation of security measures, updating security tools, developing security reports, tracking movements and checking security equipment.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Security Officer Duties:

• Security Management: Develop and implement security policies, conduct risk assessments and provide security briefings.
• Crisis Management: Develop emergency response plans, conduct drills or simulations and provide expert advice during security incidents.
• Safeguarding: Develop and implement safeguarding policies, conduct risk assessments and provide training on safeguarding principles.
• Security Training: Provide security awareness training, hostile environment awareness training, and emergency response training.
• Incident Reporting: Monitor and report security incidents, provide incident analysis and develop strategies to improve security.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Security experience: Previous experience in security management, preferably in an NGO or humanitarian settings.
• Risk assessment: Ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation measures.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with ability to manage security teams and provide expert advice.
• Communication; Good report writing, presentation and data interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of Security protocols: Understanding of security risk assessment and management principles, crisis management and emergency response protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• EMPATHY AND COMPASSION: Demonstrates a genuine concern for the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
• INTEGRITY: Maintains the highest ethical standards in all professional activities.
• RESILIENCE: Capable of working under challenging conditions and managing stress effectively.
• PROBLEM-SOLVING: Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions.

Languages: Proficiency in English, Hausa and other dialects is an added advantage.

Note: Women and Persons Living with Disability (PLWDs) are strongly advised to apply.