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  • Posted: Nov 3, 2022
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    Our vision Since 1993, as the second French NGO, ACTED has been committed to immediate humanitarian relief to support those in urgent need and protect people’s dignity, while co-creating longer term opportunities for sustainable growth and fulfilling people’s potential. Our values Independent, private and nonprofit, French NGO ACTED (operating...
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    Nigeria: Country Security Manager

    Present in Nigeria since 2017, ACTED teams are working with the local authorities to support vulnerable populations in the country, with a coordination office based in Abuja. The NGO provides emergency assistance to the most vulnerable populations through various activities, such as building shelters, distributing non-food items, assisting in the management of camps and informal settlements for displaced persons, and supporting farmers and information management services to the humanitarian community.

    You will be in charge of

    The Country Security Manager is responsible for overseeing daily security management of all ACTED premises and project sites, ensuring a permanent monitoring and assessment of the security situation in country, as well as reviewing and implementing ACTED security management guidelines and protocols. He/she will also advise the Country Director and Senior Management Team on all issues of safety and security and provide appropriate security training and mentoring.

    Main duties

    Department management

    Context & Risk analysis

    Develop and update Country Security Plans, SOPs and Contingency Plans

    Daily Security Management

    Crisis management

    • Adapt crisis management protocols to the local situation;
    • Act as a key member of the Crisis Management Team so that safety policies and procedures are implemented;

    Reporting

    Training and briefing

    • Conduct security briefing for each new international staff arriving in country;
    • Design security training modules for Country Director’s approval and HQ endorsement;

    Develop and maintain a security network

    Ensure external representation

    Expected skills and qualifications

    • At least 2-3 years of working experience in insecure environments; preferably in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East;
    • Extensive experience in security management and procedures;
    • Demonstrated communication and organizational skills;
    • Ability to train, mobilize, and manage both international and national staff Flexibility and ability to multi-task under pressure;
    • Ability to work well in unstable and frequently changing security environments;
    • Willingness to work and live in often remote areas under basic conditions;
    • Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the field and in the office;
    • Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English;
    • Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience highly desirable.

    Conditions

    • Salary between 2900 and 4100€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
    • Contribution to a housing allowance of up to 75% of ACTED benchmark or accommodation and food provided in ACTED guesthouse
    • Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
    • Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
    • Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
    • Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
    • One week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ, including a 3-days in situ security training
    • Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
    • Psychological assistance

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    Area Coordinator

    Present in Nigeria since 2017, ACTED teams are working with the local authorities to support vulnerable populations in the country, with a coordination office based in Abuja. The NGO provides emergency assistance to the most vulnerable populations through various activities, such as building shelters, distributing non-food items, assisting in the management of camps and informal settlements for displaced persons, and supporting farmers and information management services to the humanitarian community.

    You will be in charge of

    The Area Coordinator is responsible for representing ACTED`s interests with local authorities, donors, beneficiary communities and other key stakeholders. The Area Coordinator is member of the senior management team and works to ensure program quality and operational implementation, as well as growth where appropriate and feasible, and strong representation. The Area Coordinator directly supervises Project Managers ensuring that projects and programs address beneficiary needs and are implemented according to ACTED’s global strategy, donor guidelines, approved work plans and budgets The Area Coordinator also oversees day-to-day operations and security in the respective area.

    Positioning

    • Context analysis
    • Strategy Implementation
    • Networking, positioning and general representation:
    • Proposal development
    • Advocacy
    • Promotion of ACTED network

    Management and Internal Coordination

    • Staff Management
    • Internal Coordination

    Project Implementation Follow-up

    • Project Implementation Tracking
    • Project Quality Control
    • Partner Management

    FLATS Management

    • Finance Management
    • Logistics & IT Management
    • Administration and HR Management
    • Transparency/Compliance Management
    • Security Management

    Expected skills and qualifications

    • University education in a relevant field such as international development, emergency operations, humanitarian programming, technical degree in camp management, or the like;
    • Extensive project management experience in emergency and/or development programmes;
    • Base management skills preferred (HR, Finance, Logistcis);
    • At least four years relevant work experience, preferably including security management;
    • Proven capabilities in leadership and team management required;
    • Ability to work well under pressure;
    • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in cultural and organizational terms

    Conditions

    • Salary between 3100 and 3500€ monthly (before income tax), depending on the level of education, security level, etc as well as a monthly living allowance of $300
    • Accommodation and food provided in ACTED guesthouse
    • Pension, health insurance, life insurance and repatriation assistance (& unemployment insurance for EU citizens)
    • Flight tickets every 6 months & visa fees covered
    • Contribution to the luggage transportation: up to 100 kgs, depending on the length of the contract
    • R&R every 3 months, flight tickets covered up to $500 and allowance of $200
    • Annual leave of 25 to 43 days per year
    • One week pre-departure training in ACTED HQ, including a 3-days in situ security training
    • Tax advice (free 30-minute call with a tax consultant)
    • Psychological assistance

    Method of Application

    Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) by email jobs@acted.org including the reference: CSM/NIA OR AC/NIA

    Please note that ACTED will never charge a fee for the recruitment process.

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