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Job Title: Security and Safety Assistant
Location: Tangaza, Rabah, and Illela LGAs, Sokoto
Employment Type: Contract
Slot: 3 Openings
Contract Duration:3 Months
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Project Implementation and Justification
Northwest Nigeria is facing a food insecurity and malnutrition situation which continues to get worse because of banditry and conflicts between herders and farmers on one hand; and on the other hand, due to a volatile economic situation defined by inflation and devaluation of the Naira among others. The result of the recently concluded March 2024 Cadre Harmonise analysis indicates that 29 percent (6,285,032 individuals) of the estimated population in the three northwestern states are in CH phases 3-4; of which about 8 percent are in Sokoto. Since the year 2020, WFP had implemented several activities in response to the food and nutrition insecurity ravaging the NW of Nigeria.
WFP plans to distribute 888MT of the wheat grain received from Ukraine to assist 39,084 of the vulnerable affected population in northwest Nigeria covering Sokoto for three months starting from the onset of the 2024 lean season, the month of July. This is part of an integrated approach that the WFP initiated to combine with other WFP ongoing/planned interventions to make a maximum impact on the food needs, well-being, and resilience of the affected population.
Job Summary
Assists in the development and implementation of AHSF safety risk management systems, including policies, plans and procedures in areas of operation. Provide administrative assistance and technical support and ensure that programs and projects activities are implemented in a secure, safe and effective manner
Primary Responsibilities
Support the program teams to ensure that WFP project activities are implemented in a secure, safe and effective manner, primarily through the procurement of safety items.
Implement improvements to the Minimum Operating Safety Standards (MOSS) under the direction of technical specialists.
Attend regular briefings and context updates.
Monitor staff movements and report irregularities to the appropriate focal point.
Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for all AHSF facilities.
Proofread translated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Contingency Plans (CP), threat assessments, and other documents to ensure translations have been completed to the required standard.
Update security phone trees and maintain staff contact information.
Assist in implementing AHSF safety policies, protocols, and procedures under technical supervision.
Oversea the procurement / issuing of safety and protective equipment under technical instruction.
Track the location of AHSF safety assets including, but not limited to, PPE, communications equipment, first aid kits, and so on.
Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern under technical guidance.
Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor.
Responsibilities following training period:
Security and Safety Assistant Assists in the implementation of AHSF safety risk management systems (SRMS) under technical supervision.
Communicate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Contingency Plans (CP), threat assessments, and other safety policies to staff whose first language is not English with the support of technical specialists.
Assess potential impacts of the evolving context on AHSFs programmatic activities.
Establish a network of local contacts to develop a nuanced understanding of the context.
Support in site safety assessments and identify new office spaces, guesthouses, warehouses, and other sites as required. This can include regular safety audits, such as checking fire extinguishers, safe room supplies, first aid kits, emergency communication equipment, and physical security elements (MOSS), and so on.
Support in the completion of Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs).
Deliver Pre/Post Arrival Briefs to incoming staff.
Support incident response – particularly IMT and CMT.
Support in the management of the AHSF safety information portal (SharePoint) ensuring that it is up to date, relevant and accessible to a range of users.
Any other duties related to the nature of the job as directed by the supervisor.
Experience and competencies
Essential:
Willing to learn
Good sense of humor
Team player
Emotional intelligence
Collaborative but with the ability to work independently
An interest in politics and a keen understanding of the current situation in Ukraine
An ability to communicate information to a range of audiences
An understanding of personal limitations and areas for personal development
Driven, dedicated and proactive
2 – 4 years professional experience
Excellent skills in MS Office
An interest in NGO operations and a desire to progress in the field of NGO safety
Desirable:
Experience in security operations
Experience working in multicultural settings
Experience with information gathering
Experience working in hostile or hazardous environments
Application Closing Date
13th July 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
Qualified female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
Qualified candidates with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
Applications are on a rolling basis.
Inclusivity Statement
Albarka Health Spring Foundation is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics.
As part of their adherence to the values of AHSF, all AHSF Staff, Intern and Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other state.
