Classification Level Senior OfficerOrganizational Unit / Duty Station (Department / Zone Office / Delegation….. etc)Abuja Cluster OfficeImmediate Supervisor’s Title Head of Cluster (HOC)Technical Manager’s Title (if applicable)Sub-regional Security Delegate, West & Central Africa, (if this post is extended) or Regional Security Coordinator, Africa
Job Purpose
To assist the Abuja Cluster in managing all matters related to security management.
Assist the Abuja Cluster in coordinating effective security processes and procedures that aim to further improve
the Federation’s overall security management in the Cluster with a major focus on Nigeria.
Job duties and responsibilities
Evaluate, monitor, and assist in improving the IFRC Security Minimum Security Requirement (MSR) compliance.
Evaluate, monitor compliance with mandatory IFRC trainings (e-learning programs), and device
mechanisms to ensure full compliance by all IFRC personnel (incl. integrated PNS personnel).
In close coordination with RSC, SRSD, or Security Unit Geneva, organise training sessions for IFRC and NRCS staff on security & safety management.
Ensure the security and contingency plans are updated and rehearsed, on a regular basis (minimum bi- yearly).
Monitor the security environment across the Cluster countries, and keep the HoC, Sub-regional security
delegate, and Regional Security Coordinator informed of developments as well as major incidents and events in a timely manner.
Monitor and report on IFRC security incident and support the HoC and staff in addressing security incidents.
Job description
Monitor and review Cluster travel security clearance requests.
Provide newly arrived delegates, newly employed local staff, and visitors from abroad with up-to- date security briefing.
Establish and maintain a good working relationship with the staff of PNS’s, the ICRC, the NRCS, UN,
INGO’s, and with government authorities (military, police, civil and the government intelligence agencies), Liaise and coordinate with Private Security Provider in Nigeria.
Supervise and ensure that security guards deployed undertake their duties on a 24/7 basis in Nigeria.
Train security guards in relation to post orders, incl. access control, alarm response, fire etinguishers, and other standard safety equipment.
Undertake other tasks assigned by HoC.
Duties applicable to all staff
Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager
Position RequirementsEducation Preferred
Successfully completed the Stay Safe e-learning courses (basic and managers)
Required
UNDSS security certification programme (SCP) trained and qualified
A relevant education at undergraduate level, e.g. BA, BSc, LLB
Experience Required
Minimum 5 years’ working eperience in a humanitarian organization (e.g. UN,INGO, Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement)
Minimum 3 year’s working eperience in an emergency response unit (UN,commercial security, police, or military)
Robust in-country contetual understanding and operational eperience
Preferred
Minimum 3 year’s first-hand eperience with IFRC security management system
Knowledge and SkillsRequired
Good communication skills
Very good analytical skills in political, socio-economic, and security areas
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Good stress management skills
Self supporting in computers [Windows, Microsoft Office, database, e-mail (Outlook) etc.] and security technology (e.g. physical security measures, CCTV systems, HF & VHF radios, satellite communications)
Valid driving license (light vehicles)
Languages
Required
Fluently spoken and written English
Preferred
Knowledge of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)
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Applicants should send Cvs by clicking the apply now button or send hard copy sealed and delivered at:International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies,Plot 589 T.O.S. Benson Crescent,Off Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Way,Utako District, Abuja – Nigeria.
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