Vacancy for Security Advisor at Oxfam Nigeria
Employment Nigeria
30-Jun-2017
ABUJA ,
Security
NGO
Oxfam an international confederation of organizations(17 in number) networked together in 94 countries, as part of a global movement for change.
POSITION : Security Advisor (C1 - National)
Description​
Security Analysis:
- Report, analyse and communicate current socio-politics context and the security situation and the wider context (country, region, global trends as applicable).
- Develop an incident reporting system and ensuring that the incident register is updated regularly.
- Conduct ongoing monitoring and analysis of the socio-political context threat and compile daily/weekly/monthly security analysis and situation reports.
Security Management and Support:
- Design/update reliable safety and Security Management System/Standard Operating Plans/Contingency Plans
- Manage the implementation of a comprehensive security and business continuity management system taking cognisance of the evolutionist of situations,
- Support to planning and implementing risks mitigation strategies (acceptance, deterrence, protection) to improve safely and security.
- Provide crisis management support (evacuation and hibernation) as required.
Networking:
- Build and maintain close contacts with all relevant stakeholder to gather reliable security related information, facilitate the sharing of best practices and the adoption of an integrated approach where possible,
- Attends security & emergency related briefings and meetings anid share security related information accordingi3c
- Interfaces with, and coordinates the support of, third party security and risk management service providers.
Capacity Building:
- Ensures that there is 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.
Competencies
Essential:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with ability to work in a systematic and organized manner with good attention to accuracy and details.
- Sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to work with a diverse set of staff at different levels within the organisation
- Strong report writing, analytics] skills with good usage of computers and office software packages (Ms. Word, Excel, etc.)
- Willingness to travel at short notice, amid often in difficult circumstances.
- Relevant Bachelors degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Strategic Studies, International Relations or Emergency Management. (General Management studies also considered).
- 8 - 10 years’ INGO/UN safety or Global role in large multinational organization
- Proven risks management, leadership experience of security assessment, planning and implementation of procedures in the context of UN or NGO humanitarian operations.
- Experience in liaising with communities, civilian.s, police and/or military government authorities as well as with regional institutions preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the capacity to remain calm under pressure and not lose sight of strategic priorities.
Essential Competence:
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and report writing skills. Good analytical skills and experience using a computerised information management system (Ms. Word, Excel, Accounting/work related software etc.)
- Commitment to Oxfams overall aims and policies arid experience of promoting women’s rights and the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of Oxfams work
- Knowledge or appreciation of Nigeria in terms of its politica1 economic and social trends plus a good understanding of the key development and humanitarian issues in the region.
Desirable:
- Knowledge and / or experience of common Oxfam norms objects, standards and tools
Offer
Competitive, fair, and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors.
How To Apply
Candidates should email an application letter and CV as one Word Document or PDF attachment to: nigeriaoxfamjobs@oxfam.org with the position applied for as the subject of the email
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