Security Advisor Head of Mission

Location: Maiduguri Job Description

Under the supervision and the direction of the Head of Mission, the Security Advisor initiates all appropriate risk management protocols/guidance/tools/support services, related to the safety and security, and the protection of assets in mission.
S/He oversight all technical security support provided to the field in areas related to the security of staffs and activities (as assessments, contingency plans, scenario plannings, etc.).
The Security Advisor initiates to reducing the vulnerability of PUI employees and programs to the threats (potentials or reals) in its geographical areas of intervention/presence, by analysing the socio-political and security context and monitoring incidents/clashes (past or potential).
S/He serves as a technical resource for the Head of Mission, the Field Coordinator and even for the Deputy HoM for Programs, by providing risk assessments and analysis, security awareness trainings, security management technical support, safety and security guidance, and timely advisory information.
S/He acts as Security Focal Point for PUI’ security training activities in Nigeria, environmental analysis and development of security capacities.
S/He also works closely with the Field Coordinator and the Logistic Department at the field level to maintain a safe and secure

Education and experience

Experience in the humanitarian context in highly insecure environments
Minimum of 4 years experience
Previous experience with NGOs and/or military peacekeeping
Previous experience in the region
Previous experience as security officer/adviser
Knowledge of principles and current approaches to permissive/acceptance models of security management.

Knowledge and Aptitudes:

Good writing skills
Advanced knowledge of the humanitarian context
Computer skills
Pack Office: Proficient
Required Personal Characteristics

Mandatory:

Context analytical skills
Capacity to handle high levels of insecurity on the field
Communication skills and ability to develop a network
Autonomy, ability to organise him/herself and his/her work
Flexibility, ability to adapt him/herself to changing context and various stakeholders

Appreciated:

Ability in representation tasks

Languages:

English mandatory
French Desirable

Proposed Terms

Fixed-Term Contract – 6 months – renewable
Minimum Duration of commitment : 3 months
Break Policy: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months
Starting date: 1st February 2017

Salary

Monthly gross income: from 2 200 up to 2 530 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI
Cost covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…
Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation
Housing in collective accommodation
Daily living Expenses (« Per diem »)

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Applicants should send their applications and CV’s to: recrutement@premiere-urgence.org with “Nigeria – Security Advisor” OR “Head of Mission” – Nigeria as subject of the mail.

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recrutement@premiere-urgence.org