Security Manager at INTERSOS

Job Purpose

• Develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures to guarantee security standards are respected.
• Plan and monitor all security related activities in the mission. Recruit, train and supervise security personnel.

Responsibilities

• Overview of the implementation of security policies, protocols and procedures
• Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses
• Recruit, train and supervise security focal persons and staffs in coordination and in the field bases
• Guarantee that all the mission staff understand the importance of the security tools in order to work in a safe environment
• Develop context and situation and risk analysis in order to ensure the correct update of the Security and Safety plan
• Ensure networking and attend meetings with other INGO Security Manager and officers
• Support the Incident Management team in country as focal point in case of crisis management
• Prepare reports for management on security status and incidents and breaches
• Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology).

Requirements
Education & Professional experience:

• University Degree in relevant field (Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)
• Master’s degree in human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related desirable

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 3 years working experience as Security Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context or relevant working experience in safety, security and risk analysis.

Professional requirements:

• Good understanding of humanitarian safety practices, procedures and principles and their application
• Experience, based on evidence, of humanitarian negotiation (with national authorities, local authorities, non-state actors, military forces) and humanitarian access in complex emergencies
• Experience in reporting and emergency response planning
• Personal requirements
• Moral integrity
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Networking skills
• Languages (English, Hausa or Kanuri).