Security Assistant Job at Norwegian Refugee Council

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental, humanitarian organization with 60 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for refugees and internally displaced people. NRC advocates for the rights of displaced populations and offers assistance within the camp management, shelter, education, food security, legal assistance, and water, sanitation and hygiene sectors.

The Norwegian Refugee Council has approximately 5000 committed and competent employees involved in projects across four continents. In addition, NRC runs one of the world’s largest standby rosters -NORCAP, with 650 professionals, ready to be deployed on 72 hours’ notice when a crisis occurs.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Position: Security Assistant

Location: Borno
Commencement: January 2018
Duration: 12 months
Job Overview

• NRC currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja. NRC is currently providing services across various sectors namely; Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI); Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security; and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) in order to address identified humanitarian needs.
• The Security Assistant reports to the Security Officer
• NRC is looking for a Security Assistant for our area office in Maiduguri in Northern Nigeria. The purpose of the Security Assistant is to implement Security activities in Maiduguri and support the implementation of Security activities in other field offices
• NRC initiated country operations in Nigeria in June 2015, in order to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country.

Job Description

• Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs and other external actors to gain security information
• Ensure vehicle and staff movements are monitored according to procedures and that necessary safety and security equipment are available and in good condition
• Execute security related tasks and any other tasks as assigned by the Security Officer or Team Leader.
• Support the Security Officer to implement NRC’s safety and security policies
• Support the Security Officer to conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify safety and security needs
• Support Security Unit to provide regular briefings and updates

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri, knowledge of other local languages in Borno State is an added advantage
• Experience with start-up communications room
• University Degree in any field, preferably in Security Management
• Knowledge of the context in North East Nigeria

Personal Qualities:

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• 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.
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment
• A good sense of humour is an asset

We Offer

• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions.
• Duty station: Maiduguri, with frequent travels. Travel outside Maiduguri is dependent on changing security conditions, especially for certain roads in the area.
• Approved health certficate will be requested before contract start.

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