Feb 21, 2017

Security and Safety Expert , West Africa

Employer: Action Against Hunger USA
Location: Nigeria
Closing date: 20 Mar 2017



REQUIREMENTS
KEY ACTIVITIES IN YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
Conduct threat assessments & risk analysis of Action Against Hunger operational areas.
Support bases and field teams in Security Risk assessments and building network of security stakeholders to acquire/share security/safety data at field level
Conducting safety & security briefings for all visitors & new staff when they arrive on mission.
Oversee the preparation of monthly security reports in accordance with Action Against Hunger security policies.
Coordinate and liaise on safety and security matters with all relevant actors such as national and international NGOs, UN, donor organizations and governmental authorities.




DOES THIS DESCRIPTION FIT YOU?
You’re a seasoned humanitarian aid worker
You have a formal security qualification or appropriate security management training.
You have practical field experience in security management/leadership role
You have work experience in insecure/hostile environments, preferably in an INGO capacity
You are able to work within a multi-cultural, multi ethnic team and have comprehensive knowledge of the context and challenges of operating within the region.
You have experience and knowledge of personnel and organizational security issues, threat/risk assessment, security management and security awareness in an insecure environment
You have facilitation skills to train and coach national and international staff.
You have the ability to adapt to needs and balance demands of beneficiary and security actors while maintaining appropriate contextual NGO security advice and coordination.
You have strong communication skills and report writing, analytical and interpersonal skills.

BENEFITS

Action Against Hunger values its employees and offers a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package. These include but are not limited to: -
Health Insurance
R&R Breaks
Paid annual leave (vacation)
Training opportunities
Child allowance

For an all-inclusive list of benefits check the Action Against Hunger Website


HOW TO APPLY:

To apply click on the link below:

https://action-against-hunger.workable.com/jobs/433361