Senior Security Officer at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Employment Nigeria 01-Mar-2017 ABUJA , Administrative

The IFRC Regional Office for Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya and there are five country clusters, the West Coast (Abuja), Sahel (Dakar), Central Africa (Yaoundé), Southern Africa (Pretoria) and East Africa (Nairobi). There are also seven country offices in Central African Republic, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan as well as a Representation office to the African Union and International Organizations based in Addis Ababa. The West Coast Cluster Support Team (known as the Abuja Cluster) has set priority areas to support the five West Coast National Societies of Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, and Togo. Specific support is being provided to the country offices in Liberia and Sierra Leone, also in the West Coast.

POSITION : Senior Security Officer

This position is based in the West Coast Cluster Office in Abuja to support the day to day operational security management.

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.
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 extinguishers, and other standard safety equipment.
Undertake other tasks assigned by HoC.

Duties applicable to all staff

1.Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals

2.Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles

3.Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Position Requirements

Education

A relevant education at undergraduate level, e.g. BA, BSc, LLB

Successfully completed the Stay Safe e-learning courses (basic and managers)

UNDSS security certification programme (SCP) trained and qualified

Experience

Minimum 5 years’ working experience in a humanitarian organization (e.g. UN, INGO, Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement)

Minimum 3 year’s first-hand experience with IFRC security management system

Minimum 3 year’s working experience in an emergency response unit (UN, commercial security, police, or military)

Robust in-country contextual understanding and operational experience

Knowledge and Skills

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

Fluently spoken and written English

Knowledge of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

Interested and eligible persons kindly send your Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter on or before 13th February 2017 1600Hrs to lucy.eno-nta@ifrc.org OR 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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