Jul 31, 2020

Safety and Security Coordinator , Nigeria

Employer:Search For Common Ground
Location: Abuja , Nigeria

Position Summary

Search Nigeria is seeking a Safety and Security Coordinator to  oversee all aspects of security and safety of the Nigeria program. S/he will be responsible for implementing all policies and procedures regarding security & safety and promoting its day to day management for Search in Nigeria. S/he will continuously assess the safety / security environment and devise risk reduction measures as needed in coordination with the Country Director (CD). 
 
The Safety and Security Coordinator will be based in Abuja with frequent travel to field and other Search offices in Abuja, Yola, and Jos. S/he will supervise the regional Security officers based on the field offices and will report to the Country Director and work closely with the Head of Office for the regions  and the Acting Deputy Country Director/Director of Finance and Administration. 

Roles and Responsibilities
Work closely with regional security staff  to ensure security strategies for Search Nigeria and that response are appropriate and aligned with regional and global priorities.
Deliver oversight of security prevention, preparation, and response and recovery activities, particularly in their respective offices and to counter threats emerging from changing political, social and economic situations.
Support in developing, reviewing and ensuring effective implementation of the Search Nigeria Security Management Plans, SOPs/Contingency Plans, including a security plan in assigned offices, together with key staff
Ensure that all safety and security management systems are in line with existing Search security policy, protocol and approach
Implement and ensure effective monitoring of a personnel and vehicle tracking system in each office.
Lead the security team in planning and implementing risks mitigation strategies (acceptance, deterrence, protection) to improve safety and security.
Ensure that appropriate safety and security systems are in place to provide timely and accurate security information to all staff members and visitors.
Lead incident management, lessons learnt and any follow up actions/ changes to procedures.
Provide crisis management support (evacuation and hibernation) as required.
Be readily available at all times to the HOOs, field and Abuja based staff to advice on security developments.
Maintain an updated Search staff contact list and security notification tree and test the tree on a regular basis.
Conduct regular site visits to field sites to assess safety/security arrangements.
Monitor implementation of safety and security protocols and promptly advise the CD of any non-compliance and/or concerns/issues.
Analysis:
Report, analyze and communicate current socio-political context and the security situation and the wider context (country, region, global trends as applicable).
Ensure compliance with the incident reporting system and ensure that the incident register is updated regularly.
Conduct ongoing threat assessments and compile daily/weekly situation reports/monthly security analysis and ensure that the information is shared in a timely manner.
Networking:
Build and maintain regular contact with other agency security focal points, including NGOs, UN, USAID and local authorities related to security issues and concerns especially in program implementation areas in order to gather reliable security information, facilitate the sharing of best practices and the adoption of an integrated approach where possible.
Attend security & emergency related briefings and meetings and share security related information with third party security and risk management service providers.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Educational Background
Bachelor’s degree in in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science or related discipline 
Experience Required
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience at the national or international NGOs in safety and security functions
Experience in liaising with communities, civilians, police and/or military government authorities as well as with regional institutions preferred.
Experience providing safety and security orientation for all new staff, short term technical assistance, expats staff/ visitor/ guests and update training for existing staff.
Experience complying with the system in place to enhance security skills and awareness that are required for effectiveness especially in areas of accident prevention, safety, health and occupational hazards by planning and facilitate appropriate learning and development opportunities.
Experience conducting routine crisis management exercises for all staff and management.
Experience conducting regular mock drills in all offices (e.g. fire drill, evacuation, etc.)
Experience promoting and encouraging a safe and environmentally sound culture
Other Requirements
Excellent negotiation and representation skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.
Good context analysis skills.
Competent and literate in local language of Niger Delta Nigeria, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions 
Willingness to travel at short notice, and often in difficult circumstances.
Highly organized and systematic with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
Excellent cross-cultural communication and working skills, enjoys a multicultural work environment;

Note: This position is only open to Nigerian national.