Dec 20, 2016

Security Manager - Nigeria

Employer: Norwegian Refugee Council
Location: Nigeria
Closing date: 15 Jan 2017


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.

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.


Commencement: February 2017

Duration: 18 months

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: Please note that you are required to enter the geographical location for all your previous positions while registering your CV. There is no specific field for this information in our CV form, but you can use the "Company name" field for both company and location.