Security Officer at Malteser International

Job Description

• As Security Officer, you will be responsible for supervising the safety and security framework support in line with Malteser International’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
• You will analyse situational changes, update equipment, and train staff, based on in country assessments, contacts with the local security community, UN and INGO security bodies and other appropriate sources.
• You will provide in country security assessments and advice Malteser International staff, programme and offices in Nigeria.
• You will line manage the guards and drivers at all office locations and are reporting to the Program Coordinator and/or his deputy.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse and report to the Program Coordinator to ensure that Malteser International program staff are aware of security risks and mitigation measures
• Maintain and update a strong and diverse network of information (local, UN, INSO etc) and regularly analyse security information for the use of the program staff
• Ensure regular reporting of security related information to relevant external bodies
• Ensure regular internal reporting (monthly sit rep and other formats as required)
• Train staff, including program, office, drivers and guards, regularly on core security procedures, communication, and safe movement
• Regularly visit the field office and program locations to review the office security (including deep field locations)
• Conduct field security assessments as required prior to travels of staff
• Regularly check and update the security equipment, including communication devices
• As delegated by the Program Coordinator provide reviews and updates of the safety and security management plan and the contingency planning of Malteser International
• Supervise the guards and drivers at both locations and train on security related aspects regularly
• Carry out any other related task as requested by the line manager

Qualifications

• Working experience in the field of security management and humanitarian relief or relevant University degree or applied degree in Security or Crisis Management or related domains
• Proven experience and excellent ability to successfully work with local and international bodies (esp. INSO, UNDSS, etc)
• Proven experience of working with international NGOs in humanitarian and crisis contexts
• Proven experience of giving trainings to support and coach staff on security issues
• Proven communication skills including the ability to effectively motivate people and to communicate in a trustful and culturally sensitive way
• Willingness, physical and mental strength to work in deep field locations in Borno state
• Experience in report writing and training development would be an asset.

Conditions

• We offer a challenging position with many opportunities in a highly motivated team environment
• Start Date: 15th February 2020
• Duty Station: Maiduguri, Nigeria with frequent travel to field locations and Abuja
• Duration of contract: 6 months, extension very likely
• Salary: Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package.