Location: Maiduguri Commencement: February 2017 Duration: 18 months Job Summary
NRC is looking for an experienced and dedicated Security Manager for our programme in Northern Nigeria.
The Security Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of the NRC Security Management System at national level.
NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country. NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja.
Borno State is host to the largest number of IDPs with the biggest concentration in Maiduguri City. NRC is providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
The Security Manager reports to the Country Director.
Job Description
Development and implementation of the NRC Security Management System at national level
Conduct Security Risk Analysis (SRA) according to minimum operational requirements (MOSS)
Minimize security risks to the operations of NRC
Management of security staff at country office
Support, training, control and development of security staff in all offices
Prepare reports as required
Communicate and cooperate with relevant external security actors
Train and develop staff in safety and security
Coordinate and manage Security activities, draft budgets, contribute to proposals and strategies in accordance with NRC and donor requirements;
Contribute to the development of Country, Area and programme strategies
Member of Country Management Group
Lead and monitor the implementation and compliance of NRC security risk management framework
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience from working as a senior Security Advisor in a humanitarian/recovery context
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge of the lake Chad Basin context
Knowledge of Hausa (local language) is an asset
Ability and willingness to work and live under difficult circumstances
Personal Qualities:
Handling insecure environments
Initiating action and change
Empowering and building trust
Influencing
A good sense of humour is an advantage
All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
We Offer
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard.
Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent travels to the field and Abuja. Maiduguri is a non-family posting. Travel outside Maiduguri is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area. Recreational and social facilities are limited, and accommodation is modest. International staff members are required to live in joint accommodation.
Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start
Application procedures and CV registration
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