Security Officer at Oxfam

Job Purpose

• The Security Officer provides technical support to the LINE Project teams in Bauchi State in the day-to day management of security for staff through monitoring of field trips, frequent security assessments, security advisories, security training for staff and security incident reporting.

Key Deliverables of this Position include:

• Safe / secure program delivery through proactive security management, general administration of local guards assigned to the project office and warehouses (where applicable). 
• Documentation and reporting of all security incidents, liaison with local security agencies and security focal points of other INGOs in the State.  
• The Security Officer will be exemplary in commitment to Oxfam core values, upholding its principles and policies.

Responsibilities
Security:

• Ensure that State Project Management and Staff of Oxfam and Partners understands, and comply with Oxfam’s Safety and Security Policy and Standards.
• Undertake Security Risk Assessments for all project locations in either of Bauchi State, depending on location.
• Carry out day-to-day monitoring and assessment of security situations across all project locations and provide multiple advisories to Staff on daily basis.
• Develop training programs and deliver capacity building in safety and security for staff from time to time.
• Provide security management advice, guidance and support to the State Project Office  operations in implementing action plans based on Oxfam’s Safety & Security Manager’s assessments and recommendations.
• Works as the focal point for Oxfam and Partners in Bauchi State in a network of other I/NGOs working in the State.
• Ensure that the Security Management Plan (SMP) developed for the State by Oxfam’s National Security Coordinator is strictly adhered to by all Staff at all times.
• Assess and evaluate country security guidelines and make recommendations for improvements using the Standards in Oxfam Policy and Standards for security management plans, evacuation contingency plans and standard operating procedures.
• Enforce Oxfam Standard Operating Procedures for the State, and provide recommendations to State Programme Coordinator and the National Security Coordinator for improvement where necessary.
• Promote the concept that safety and security plans and guidelines should be jointly developed by the team to create ownership and encourage compliance.
• Promote the concept that safety and security is an integral element of programme design and operations and should be amongst the first planning considerations.
• Assist the National Oxfam Security Coordinator to manage the  safety and security for day-to-day operations any and all emergency responses and project operations.
• Undertake implementation and compliance with Oxfam’s Safety and Security Policy and Standards.
• Ensure the physical site security of all office and project locations under the jurisdiction of the State Project Office.
• Oversee the contract management and day-to-day management of guards contracted and deployed to the State Project Office.
• Track daily field missions and movements of all staff through effective communication management systems.
• Report and assist in managing safety and security incidents on daily basis.
• Report on safety and security at weekly meetings, and provide updates and information, verbally and in writing as well as send in weekly security situation report to the Country Office.
• Assist State Programme Coordinator in organizing the core Crisis Management Team and rehearsing and executing contingency plans.
• The post-holder will comply with all relevant Oxfam policies and procedures with respect to gender, safety and security, code of conduct, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
• Provide security briefing to all Oxfam staff and visitors to the project state on a case by case basis.
• Perform periodic drills and exercises for Staff to facilitate security alertness and physical fitness such as fire drill, physical exercises, simulation exercises etc.
• Ensure that Project Vehicles are used and maintained in line with Oxfam’s Security Management Plan.

Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Security Management, Business Administration or any other relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years “hands-on” working experience in Security management with an international NGO including 1 years at supervisory level.
• Proven experience of establishing and implementing security systems for an International Organization.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and negotiation skills. The ability to remain calm whilst dealing with conflicting priorities/work under pressure is essential.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and report writing skills. English language proficiency and Hausa language fluency are essential.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using a computerised information management system (Ms. Word, Excel, Accounting/ Procurement software etc.)
• Critical focus on providing a superior service level to managers and colleagues and delivering agreed results within time and budget constraints and to expected standards.

Key Attributes:

• Ability to represent Oxfam in a professional and competent manner with external individuals and organisations.
• A high level of self-awareness, personal energy, stamina and flexibility.
• Ability to work creatively, effectively and under own initiative.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and policies and experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.
• Knowledge or appreciation of Nigeria in terms of its political, economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key development and humanitarian issues in the region.

Key Behavioural Competencies
Influencing:

• We can engage with diverse stakeholders in a way that leads to increased impact for the organisation
• We spot opportunities to influence effectively and where there are no opportunities, we could create them in a respectful and impactful manner.

Relationship Building:

• We understand the importance of building relationship, within and outside the organization.
• We could engage with traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in ways that lead to increased impact for the organisation.

Agility, Complexity and Ambiguity:

• We scan the environment, anticipate changes, are comfortable with lack of clarity and deal with many elements interacting in diverse and unpredictable ways.

Systems Thinking:

• We view problems as parts of an overall system and in their relation to the whole system, rather than reacting to a specific part, outcome, or event in isolation. By consistently practicing systems thinking we are aware of and manage well unintended consequences of organizational decisions and actions.

Listening:

• We are good listeners who can see where deeper levels of thoughts and tacit assumptions differ. Our messages to others are clear and consider different preferences.