Safety and Security Manager at Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety and Security Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Typ: Full Time
Starting Date: As Soon As Possible
Direct Line Manager: Area Coordinator

Objective 1

Overall Safety and Security Management in support to programs

Tasks and Responsibilities:

As determined by the Area Co and with technical support from the Safety and Security Coordinator represent AAH at the local/regional level to humanitarian and government representatives on related safety and security protocols and needs.

Objective 2

Liaison with Government and external actors for the safety and security of AAH staffs

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Collection of information regarding contexts including politics and security in all LGAs where AAH is present as well as on safety & security issues concerning AAH.
Screening of media information and preparation of daily reports.
Liaison with safety and security providers including Government, local communities and security forces for updates and safe passage.

Objective 3

Risk assessments in operational and new mission areas:

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Advise on the situation and layout of the context for Weekly Situational Reports to be completed and timely submission.
Responding to security-relevant incidents with information gathering and disseminating information in a timely manner for action by supervisors.
Maintenance of a state-wide network to influential actors and communication of AAH’s status and mission in Nigeria.
Support and advice of programs in the field regarding safety and security information on a daily basis.

Objective 4

Assist the Area Co’s to ensure safety/security of AAH personnel and assets

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Assist Area Co in analysis, identification, quantification and, mitigation of assessed risks in the areas of operations.
Keep an updated incident database and generate necessary analysis and reports for operations advice.
Ensure good implementation of security rules (security plan, SOP) in the bases and program areas.
Contribute to the security plan, SOP writing staff security training and share relevant reports to Area Co, CD, and SSCo.
Development and maintenance of the security network (formal/informal) at base levels. Keep an updated database for all key stakeholders.
Closely coordinate with Area Co for any developments in the security situation.
Provide technical support to the security guards and ensure safety and security standards are put in place for all ACF facilities including vehicles.
In coordination with Area Co, brief all staff on security and context changes as needed at base levels.
Provide relevant security updates to the staff and ensure all movements are cleared before going to the field.

Internal & External Relationship

Internal:

Area Coordinator: hierarchical relationship.
SSCO: Technical support, exchange of information
Program Managers: exchange of information, collaboration
Support Coordinators: exchange of information and collaboration
Base Log and Admin: exchange of information and collaboration

External:

State government and non-government partners: exchange of information, coordination, liaison, technical evaluation, support requests
Local representatives of international aid organizations: exchange of information

Qualifications

University Degree or equivalent experience in the NGO sector.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in Safety and Security is required.
Fluent Speaking / Reading/Writing in English and Hausa/Kanuri languages is required. Language Proficiency will be tested.
Thorough knowledge of security operations is essential.

Skills and Experience
Essential:

Ability to work structured and independently
Ability to write short coherent reports on topics of security relevance
Existing network to influential actors in Jigawa, Yobe and Borno state (e.g. on security, political, social, cultural, religious level)
Expertise on political and security situation in Jigawa, Yobe and Borno state
Fluency in English, Hausa, and Kanuri language
Living in Borno or Yobe state for 5 years+
Experience in a humanitarian context or NGO context
Experience in dealing with Safety & Security threats in a business / non-profit organization Radio user.

Preferred:

Excellent drafting and writing skills.
Previous management experience, including management of multiple teams/department
Basic experience in Nigerian Security Forces (Military and/or Police)
Previous AAH experience.