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Borno Maiduguri |
Posted 5 years ago |
JOB TITLE: Safety and Security Manager
Requisition ID: req8559
LOCATION: Maiduguri, Borno
Sector: Safety & Security
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Background
- International Rescue Committee (IRC) supports communities in transition to help people whose lives and livelihoods are destroyed by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. We work across five outcome areas; economic wellbeing, education, health, power and safety, with outcomes maintaining strong gender, governance and conflict sensitive components. We currently deliver high-impact and cost-effective solutions in nearly 40 countries.
- The conflict in North East Nigeria has displaced over 1.9 million people and shattered livelihoods of many more. Since 2014 IRC has been delivering support to communities affected; across Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states, with field offices in Maiduguri, Monguno, Gwoza, Damaturu, Yola and Mubi and a country office in Abuja.
- With over 700 staff we deliver humanitarian support and longer term recovery programming in health, nutrition, WASH, education, protection, economic recovery and livelihoods. We work in coordination with State government Ministries, WHO, UNICEF, UNHCR, UN OCHA and other development organisations. IRC is an active participant in coordination mechanisms to contribute to improved impact.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Security Management / Disaster Management / International Relations, or a field related to humanitarian work or risk management.
- Professional training and certification with recognized security bodies will be considered.
Work Experience:
- 3-5 years of relevant work experience in an INGO or UN body operating in northeast of Nigeria or other hostile areas as a security focal person or in a similar role of security management.
- In-depth knowledge or work experience in conflict or post-conflict and/or complex emergency environment.
- Demonstrated Technical Skills:
- Security Risk Assessment in INGO hostile environment set up.
- Competency in using and maintaining field-based communications systems (HF, VHF radios and Satellite phones).
- Security incident analysis and report writing skills.
- Good communication (verbal and writing) and interpersonal relationships development skills.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in security management, advisory, analysis and capacity building role in an international organization setting.
- Proven ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in fast-paced team environments and to be available 24/7 whenever a security incident occurs.
- Training and facilitation skills using different training media.
- Ability to develop Security Plans and SOPs.
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Job Features
Job Category | Security / Intelligence |
Deadline | Not Specified. |