Safety and Security Expert Contract Job at Action Against Hunger, Abuja
Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by
combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable
communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation,
health and advocacy.
We are is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Safety and Security Expert
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Status: Contract
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Job Descriptions
- Ensuring that mission safety & security issues are
effectively addressed, thereby allowing project teams to focus on their
work tackling the root causes of hunger in Nigeria.
- You will work closely with the Country Director, Field
Coordinators & Logistics Coordinator on all aspects of the mission's
safety & security management.
Key Activities in your Role
- Collecting & analyzing security information from a range of
local & international sources, & representing ACF at security
related meetings. Conducting risk & threat assessments whenever the
context changes.
- Conducting safety & security briefings for all visitors
& new staff when they arrive on mission. Ensuring that copies of all
security rules & procedures are kept updated & disseminated to
all staff.
- Coordinating and liaising on safety and security matters with
all relevant actors such as national and international NGOs, UN, donor
organizations and governmental authorities.
- Working closely with the Field Coordinators to define &
evaluate the security rules & procedures for their projects &
bases.
- Developing contingency plans to minimize each risk identified for the mission.
Does this description fit you?
You’re a seasoned humanitarian aid worker:
- You have a Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Security Management, Humanitarian Action, International Relations or a related field.
- You have 3 years’ experience managing team safety & security
in volatile contexts, as well as practical training in leading the
security function for humanitarian aid organizations.
- You are familiar with field-based communications systems like HF Codan, Motorola VHF, Thuraya, satellite & internet systems.
You’re a very capable communicator:
- You enjoy working with strong, committed teams, including
colleagues who do not speak your language fluently. You like the
challenge of helping teams find ways to work where ACF's activities will
have the most impact.
- You are comfortable explaining complex policies & procedures
simply, in non-technical terms. You are able to succinctly summarize
& analyze current field activities.
Your work style builds trust & calm within the team:
- You are highly organized & pay attention to small details.
You remain handle highly stressful situations with composure & are
able to easily adapt to changing circumstances.
- You are able to build relationships with external actors while
ensuring that ACF's humanitarian principles & program needs are
clearly understood.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online