Security Officer at Terre des hommes (Tdh)

Terre des hommes (Tdh) is a child relief Non-Governmental Organization with a presence in over 30 countries of the world and more than 90 projects. Our goal is to make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of children in need. We support children in areas of Child and Maternal health, protection, Water and sanitation and Migration. Our humanitarian services sector aid children in crisis situations across the world.Tdh in Nigeria will implement projects in Health, Wash and Child Protection sectors

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Officer

Location: Monguno, Borno

General Duties
Information management/analysis:

Ensure that security procedures are followed as per the Country Security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Conduct security assessments and threat analysis as required, and where necessary provide feedback on proposed mitigation strategies for local specific threats;
Liaise with Head of Sub-Office, and report to the Security Coordinator to ensure that all relevant security information is disseminated in a timely manner to the appropriate field teams and other stakeholders as required;

Procedures’ updating:

Work closely with the Head of Sub-Office to propose effectives updates/amendments in the security documents/procedures applied;
Assist in the security matters for the deployment of projects/operation or even for the conveying of persons or/and properties in his geographical area of assignment;
Provide a support in the on-the-job training of security focal points within the field team;
Provide information to field staff on security issues as needed, including travel briefings and risk analysis.

Security incidents management:

Support the Head of Office in managing and coordinating all security/safety emergency/crisis situation in his area of assignment;
Follow up on security incidents and ensuring reports are drafted.
Conduct/assist in security investigations as and when required by the Security Coordinator.

Corruption/Fraud/harassment/severe misconduct risks management: mitigation and investigation plan:

Screening all risks of corruption, fraud, harassment and severe misconduct, related to the implementation of the program including (but not limited to) any act or omission that intentionally misleads, or attempts to mislead, a party to obtain a financial or other benefit or to avoid an obligation, as well as the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting, directly or indirectly, anything of value to influence improperly the actions of another party such as theft, embezzlement, forgery and corrupt practices.
Preventing, identifying and addressing all acts of corruption, fraud, harassment, severe misconduct against TdH’s image and reputation, whether committed by TdH’ staff members or other personnel or by third parties;
Conducting/assisting in investigations related to cases of corruption, fraud, harassment or misconduct as and when required by the Security Coordinator;
Providing to Security Coordinator confidential reports of investigation with adequate recommendations to securely manage proven cases of corruption, fraud, harassment and severe misconduct.
Liaise and Coordinate with any other humanitarian actors and/or existing coordination mechanism related to Security and Safety management
Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information and analysis in the region

Any Other Business

Perform other duties as assigned by the Security Coordinator for all issues related to staff Safety and Security.

Core commitments:

Proven knowledge of standard computer software applications and information technology and different software packages including electronic communication.
Integrity/Commitment to Tdh’s child focused Programming.
Working in Teams.
Commitment to Excellence.

Specific Competencies
Knowledge:

University Degree in related field Social Sciences
Minimum 3 year of experience in same role with INGOs
Extensive working knowledge of Security and safety ground
Demonstrated understanding of North-East security Context
Computer proficiency in MS Office suite and Outlook is mandatory.

Skills :

Required: Proactive, autonomy, rigorous, organized, planning, analytical, clear communication, work under pressure, ability to facilitate change, persuade and negotiate to reach acceptable compromise/solutions among all levels in the organization
Desirable: willingness and motivation to work in an international and intercultural context

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