Since 1993, 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. ACTED, headquartered in Paris, France is present in four continents and our teams intervene in 34 countries towards 8 million people, responding to emergency situations, supporting rehabilitation projects and accompanying the dynamics of development. Over 5,000 staff are dedicated to implementing and developing our projects.
In light of the displacement in the north-eastern part of Nigeria, ACTED has set up an office in Maiduguri to respond to the humanitarian needs. ACTED is therefore looking for a Security and Liaison Officer to support its mission in [Maiduguri].
Security and Liaison Officer
About the job
The position function under the authority of Country representative. The Security and Liaison officer is assigned to serve as a security focal point in North East Nigeria and manages ACTED Security and Safety department. He/she is responsible to ensure ACTED Country Security Plan, Security SOPs and ACTED safety and security rules are implemented country wide.
He/she also responsible to ensure a regular security and safety communication is maintained between ACTED office at Maiduguri and field offices. Your main duties and responsibilities will be:
Staff/Program and Premises Safety/Security:
- Secures ACTED premises and personnel and ensure monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting office compound, equipment, and access points and entry gates;
- Ensure ACTED compound are safe and secure, fences and gates are strong enough and maintained to prevent unauthorized entries;
- Ensure Security guards are well aware of their responsibilities and present 24/7 on duty;
- Take appropriate security/safety measurements to limit and mitigate the security/safety risk and damages of ACTED premises;
- Monitor on regular bases and ensure ACTED offices and GHs are well equipped with fire extinguishers, first aid kits and emergency contact list;
- Monitor on regular basis and ensure security guards have access to basic security equipment (torch, mobile phone + charger and credit and ACTED emergency contact list.
- Ensure there is safe area for fleet parking, drivers alerted for any evacuation in an immediate notice;
- Conduct Security assessment of ACTED new premises before ACTED goes with lease contract signatures;
- Identify an exit route for all distribution point, arrange transportation and safety measurements to evacuate staff – in case the distribution turn to violence;
Safety and Security Assessments:
Conduct regular assessments in locations all over North East Nigeria to assess the feasibility for ACTED to start programming
Transport/movement Safety and Security:
- Ensure all vehicles equipped with updated fire extinguishers, first aid kits and ACTED emergency numbers, if not, inform Dispatch and HR Dept. to update;
- Ensure all cars seat belt are working and staff members are following the safety instruction;
- Monitor with Dispatch team support the car movement and speed limit of the vehicles in ACTED Jordan with the new GPS tracking system;
- Coordinate staff movement in the field – with coordination of Security focal point at Maiduguri
Communication/Reporting:
- Ensure staff are always updated on security situation in the country – by e-mail, SMS or other existed communication system.
- Communication is the main pillar of security; ensure always to maintain a solid communication with staff, security organization and other stakeholders at Maiduguri and value any information, even based on rumors and pass to direct supervisor;
- Ensure that communication tools and equipment are functioning well and in working condition;
- Ensure VHF Radio, Thuraya SAT phone and mobile phone are available, fully charged;
- Never relay on single communication network, always have 2nd or even 3rd means of communication, thus ensure Thuraya SAT phone are available for emergency communication;
- Coordinate with Local security organization at Maiduguri, attend the Security meeting after approval of Country Rep.
- Update Country REP on Security situation in the field
- Provide meeting minutes, briefing to Security Officers, Country and Area Coordination;
- Follow up of SIR (Security Incident Report) with Security Officers at area level;
- Consolidate Security Monthly report and analysis;
- In absence of Country Rep, provide new staff with regular security briefings and updates and ensure that all staff follow security procedures;
- Ensure that ACTED’s security management plans are relevant and constantly updated as appropriate and that all staff know their roles and responsibilities;
- Write regular security management reports with situational analysis and recommendations;
Capacity building:
- Identify with support of HR department Security and Safety training for staff (both National and international)
- Ensure all staff are aware of ACTED Country Security Plan, Country Security context and ACTED security Operation procedures (SOPs).
About you
All employees should master ACTED’s core Principles: Independence, Neutrality, Non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, Ethics, Professionalism, anti-Corruption, Transparency and Accountability
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Essential
- Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to humanitarian work or risk management
- 3 years of demonstrative experience in INGO/NGO with at least 1 year of field safety management experience included.
- Full proficiency in written and spoken English, and local language e.g Hausa, Fulani, Kanuri etc.
- Working experience in MS Office 2013 package including hands-on experience/skills & MS Excel Power Point, Word and Outlook.
- Able to meet short deadlines with minimum supervision.
- Strong report writing skills
- Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and strategic planning skills
- Willingness to travel to insecure areas
Desirable
- Experience in developing safety related technical tools guidelines and systems
- Willing to meet short deadlines with minimum supervision.
- Previous experience in security forces
We offer
- Contract length: 6 months with possibility of extension
- Level: D1-1 (national contract)
- Start date: As soon as possible Desirable
Method of Application
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English.
CV and Cover Letter indicating and explaining the suitability to the position applied.
Provide contact details (name, position, email address and tel. no.) of 3 professional non-related references, whereas 1 must be for the latest employer. Please do not attach any written recommendations.
Applications should be addressed to: The Recruitment Manager.
Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications, sent together with a CV, will be considered. CV-only applications will not be considered. Please note: The position title and location must be written in the subject line of the e-mail otherwise not considered.
ACTED considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
Deadline 21.08.2018. CVs will be review on rolling bases.
Due to the large numbers of expected applicants ACTED will only inform shortlisted candidates. We apologise for the inconvenience. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for written test and oral interview.
For general information about ACTED, please consult: www.acted.org
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