Security Officer at Center for Community and Health Development International (CHAD INT'L)

 CHAD INTERNATIONAL, as a Women-led National Non-governmental Organization, is sedulously committed to improving the lives of people who have been affected by various forms of conflict or disasters in Nigeria. Operating since 2002, CHAD has seen to the implementation of various support and relief programs across five (5) states within Nigeria: Adamawa, Anambra, Borno, Gombe and Imo. Hitherto, CHAD has gained relevant experience is program implementation in both development and humanitarian contexts. CHAD arrived at the northeast humanitarian scene in 2015, and has since then implemented various life saving interventions in sectors such as Child Protection, GBV, Education, Governance and Civic rights and carrying out core activities such as Case Management, Family Tracing and Reunification, Alternative Care Placements, Psycho-social Support, Awareness raising, establishment and strengthening Community Based Networks, Service provision and Supports, Referrals and Sensitization.

CHAD’s knowledge of the context and local terrain has catalyzed partnerships with various reputable International and national non-governmental organizations. CHAD’s wealth of experience in program design and implementation has led to sustained engagements with communities, partners in the public and humanitarian sectors and has further resulted to steady contributions to sectoral objectives. Visit www.chadintl.org for more details.

To complement our effort, we are recruiting to fill the position below;

Job type: contract
Location: Maiduguri, Borno state
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract duration: 12 Months with possible extension.

Main Responsibilities
Security Networking with Key Actors:
Under the supervision of CHAD Centre Manager, you are responsible for the development and implementation of security plan, monitoring and control of the safety and security of the people, goods and progammes. You improve contextual analysis, support operational management and strengthen the security capacities of the mission.

• Establish, develop and maintain relations and a network of contacts allowing the collection of information related with the humanitarian access and context, specifically in the areas of intervention; and provide update to CHAD Management.
• Represent CHAD in state or sector security meeting  

Monitor / Reporting / Communication:

• Assess the security situation in Nigeria (focus on North East) by collecting information from formal and informal network and/or the team and/divers’ media (social media, blogs, webpages, etc.)
• Collect information on humanitarian access and report regularly to the line manager.
• Report immediately to the management any sudden changes on the access and security in the areas where CHAD operates.
• Prepare regular written reports on context, security and humanitarian access and share them with the line manager.
• Update context part in the monthly/weekly sitreps
• Support Field Coordinators in understanding context analysis, network development & social structure of local communities where CHAD are operates.

Coordination:

• Ensure overall coordination with the Program, Administration and Logistics Departments
• Ensure proper debriefing of visitors, new staff and associates(volunteers) on the current circumstance of Covid-19 pandemic, we are taking a precautionary measure to guarantee the health and safety of all CHADs staff and volunteers.
• Facilitate the proper circulation of security information and context analysis on the mission.
• Ensure prepare debriefing with each team members coming back project site on current security situation.
• Provide information and training for field staff in security procedure and management tools, communication procedures and tools for safety.
• Support logistics department in monitoring of movements and tracking the movements of office vehicles, office gadgets, and movement logbooks.
• Ensure that visitors’ book is properly recorded and documented along with the visitor’s tag.
• Participation in external Security and Access coordination meetings.

Technical Competencies/Experience/Qualification:

• Knowledge of Northeast security context
• Excellent analytical skills, writing and speaking of English language is a must while knowledge of local language Hausa/ Kanuri will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience working with NGO in high-risk humanitarian context at operational, logistical, security positions.
• Demonstrable knowledge of project management and knowledge of security management methodologies and tools for humanitarian missions.
• Excellent knowledge of MS office applications
• Basics in geographical information system (GIS)
• Demonstrable experience in managing staff safety and security;
• Degree in criminology, peace and security studies, International Relations, Political science or related subject.

CHAD is an equal opportunity employer; both men and women are encouraged to apply.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted