Security Liaison Officer at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

Location: Pulka, Gwoza LGA - Borno

General Objective

• Under the supervision of the Head of Base and the Technical Supervisor of the Area Cordinator, the Security and Liaison Officer will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies on the ground, related to the safety and security, and the protection of staff and assets in Base.
• Specifically, he/she willbe responsible forthe management,implementation,and oversight of all field security operations insupport of staff and activities.
• In addition, the Security and Liaison Officer willestablishlinks and synergies with the local authorities at all levels,facilitatingthe implementation of programs and assisting PUI staff in any matter related to that.
• Lastly, the Security and Liaison Officer will follow closely local political and economic situations.
• He will provide analysis and regular updates on Pulka, Gwoza LGA general contexts to strengthen knowledge and comprehension by PUI staff of the environment where PUI’s projects are implemented.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Security Management:

• Collect, analyze and share all security and safety information relevant to PUI activities in Borno state
• Under the direction of the Head of Base or the AreaCoordinator, conduct security/risk assessment
• Assist the Head of Base/AreaCoordinator in the design of the security strategies
• Brief and train the staff on security procedures and security assessment
• Ensure all procedures and measures against acts of corruption are in place and assist in potential investigations related to cases of corruption.

Liaison with administrative, security, humanitarian stakeholders and representation:

• Develop, build and maintain a network of interlocutors with all the stakeholders (security forces, UN agencies, NGOs, administration…)
• Research, prepare and follow-up on general Gwoza LGAgovernmental official processes (registration, statements, etc.), as necessary
• Ensure representation of PUI among partners, donors and different authorities
• Participate to meeting with state and/or local leaders, ensure translation when needed and submit report.

Context analysis and monitoring:

• Update regularlythe Head of Base/ AreaCoordinatorand the management teamon the LGAcontext, through a weekly press review
• Upon request, research and/or draft documents analyzing and presenting subjects linked to the PUI environment of work, whether on cultural, social, economic, political, humanitarian, issues.

Priorities of the Department

• Strengthen Security Stakeholders Network
• Effectively roll out security contingency planning and trainings to relevant staff
• Enhance quality of PUI security products.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 2 - 3 years of experience. 

Salary
N712,260 monthly.