Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE) was founded by Comrade Edem Edem in collaboration with other youths from the area as a youth based NGO, called Abgremo for Development in 1997. Over the years the organisation has grown and engaged with other development partners.
- Experience 5 years
- Location Borno
Position Summary
- The Security and Safety Consultant will provide strategic and operational support to GREENCODE’s leadership and field teams, ensuring that security policies, procedures, and practices are robust, up-to-date, and aligned with the security risks in our operational areas.
- This role is essential for enhancing GREENCODE’s security risk management framework and ensuring the safety of all personnel and assets across project sites.
Responsibilities
Security Risk Assessment and Management:
- Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments for GREENCODE’s operational areas, identifying potential threats, vulnerabilities, and risks affecting the organization’s activities.
- Develop and implement tailored security risk management strategies and mitigation plans to minimize threats to staff, assets, and operations.
- Continuously monitor changes in security environments and update risk assessments as needed to reflect current threats.
Security Policy Development and Review:
- Develop emergency response plans, evacuation protocols, and incident management guidelines to address potential security incidents and crises.
- Advise on and incorporate a gender-sensitive approach within security policies, ensuring safe practices for all staff, including women and vulnerable groups.
Training and Capacity Building:
- Conduct security training sessions and safety briefings for staff, covering topics such as personal security, travel safety, and risk mitigation measures.
- Build the capacity of GREENCODE’s local security focal points, providing ongoing coaching and support to maintain safety and security standards.
- Develop user-friendly security training materials, such as handbooks, quick reference guides, and checklists for field staff and partners.
Incident Response and Crisis Management:
- Support GREENCODE’s management in responding to security incidents, including assessing the situation, coordinating emergency responses, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Serve as an on-call advisor during security incidents, providing expert guidance to manage threats effectively.
- Document and analyze incidents to identify lessons learned and implement improvements in security practices.
Networking and Coordination:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with relevant stakeholders, including local security forces, NGOs, UN agencies, and government bodies.
- Participate in local and regional security coordination meetings to stay updated on security trends and potential threats.
- Liaise with GREENCODE’s partners and field teams to ensure coordinated and standardized security practices across operational areas.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, International Relations, Risk Management, or a related field. Advanced certifications in security management (e.g., Certified Protection Professional (CPP)) are a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in security management, risk assessment, or safety advisory roles, preferably within the humanitarian or non-profit sector.
- Proven experience in high-risk environments, with demonstrated expertise in security planning and crisis management.
- Strong knowledge of security risk management frameworks, emergency preparedness, and security protocols.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using security management tools, GIS mapping, and risk analysis software is an advantage.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with organizations in conflict-prone or high-risk regions.
- Familiarity with donor security requirements, including those of UN agencies, USAID, and the EU.
- Ability to conduct and facilitate security training for diverse teams and levels of experience.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a CV, Cover Letter, and relevant certifications to: [email protected] and copy: [email protected] using “Internal Control/Auditor and Compliance Consultant – GREENCODE” as the subject of the email.
