Job Purpose
Develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures to guarantee security standards are respected.
Plan and monitor all security related activities in the mission. Recruit, train and supervise security personnel.
Responsibilities
Overview of the implementation of security policies, protocols and procedures
Control budgets for security operations and monitor expenses
Recruit, train and supervise security focal persons and staffs in coordination and in the field bases
Guarantee that all the mission staff understand the importance of the security tools in order to work in a safe environment
Develop context and situation and risk analysis in order to ensure the correct update of the Security and Safety plan
Ensure networking and attend meetings with other INGO Security Manager and officers
Support the Incident Management team in country as focal point in case of crisis management
Prepare reports for management on security status and incidents and breaches
Analyze data to form proposals for improvements (e.g. implementation of new technology).
Requirements
Education & Professional experience:
University Degree in relevant field (Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)
Master's degree in human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related desirable
Professional experience:
Minimum of 3 years working experience as Security Manager in a humanitarian/recovery context or relevant working experience in safety, security and risk analysis.
Professional requirements:
Good understanding of humanitarian safety practices, procedures and principles and their application
Experience, based on evidence, of humanitarian negotiation (with national authorities, local authorities, non-state actors, military forces) and humanitarian access in complex emergencies
Experience in reporting and emergency response planning
Personal requirements
Moral integrity
Teamwork and communication skills
Networking skills
Languages (English, Hausa or Kanuri).