CARE is a global humanitarian and development leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. We are known everywhere for our unshakable commitment to the dignity of people. CARE vision is to seek a world of hope, tolerance and social justice, where poverty has been overcome and all people live with dignity and security. Our Mission is to work around the globe to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice. We put women and girls in the center of our work because we know that we cannot overcome poverty until all people have equal rights and opportunities. We are strongly inspired and guided by our Core Values of Transformation, Integrity, Excellence, Diversity and Equality. Officially registered in April 2017, CARE is in its fourth year operating in Nigeria, predominantly in the conflict affected Northeast, and in the Northwest. CARE aims to support vulnerable people who are affected by conflict, natural disasters and poverty across four key programming areas: Food and Nutrition Security and Livelihoods, Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, a Life Free from Violence (Gender-based Violence Prevention and Response) and Women’s Economic Empowerment through its Flagship ‘Village Savings and Loans Association (VSLA) approach. Our Commitment to Nigeria people goes beyond our current humanitarian work to exploring and initiating longer-term development programs that address underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability in Nigeria. In collaboration with other stakeholders, we will initiate and support equitable and sustainable development interventions by enabling the underprivileged to realize their potential, exercise their right and strengthen linkages with broader society.
JOB SUMMARY
The role of the Safety and Security Assistant (SSA) is focused on the continuous implementation of Safety and Security Strategies and Protocols in order to ensure a high level of safety and well-being for all CARE International staff in deep locations. The SSA will serve as the Safety and Security Unit (SSU) representative at the field level and serve when required as the Safety unit representative on the Field Crisis Management Team. The Safety and Security Assistant will report directly to the state Safety and Security Officer and will be an integral part of the Safety and Security Unit (SSU).
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Safety and Security Assistant (SSA)
Unit: Programs
Employment Category: Contract
Employment Type: Full-Time
Vacancy Type: National
State: Yobe State
Location: Damaturu, Karasuwa, Machina, Nguru & Tarmuwa
Slots: x5
Duration: 5 Months
Reporting to: Safety and Security Officer (SSO)
Working Condition: 100% Field Base
Start Date: 1st May 2023
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Job Responsibility #1: Context Understanding and Analysis
- Analyze the parameters of the working environment by assessing the nature of the threats and CARE vulnerabilities in relation to the emergency situation.
- Collect the necessary data and information to support the development of the risk assessment.
- Monitor political, social, economic, and military situations at the field level and identify trends relevant to security situations.
Job Responsibilities #2: Safety and Security Risk Management
Prevention:
- Contribute to developing a safety and security culture within the mission by addressing and helping staff to address.
- Safety and Security related issues.
- Ensure that security planning becomes an integral part of day-to-day operations at the field level and is integrated into the program implementation
- Assist with the strategic and operational analysis and assessments, and with the refinement of program strategies.
- Perform security risk assessments or evaluation missions to the field and regularly review safety and security procedures.
- Ensure the facilities in the field location are meeting minimum standards and complying with policies and procedures.
- Maintain physical safety standards as established by the Safety unit for CARE office and warehouse at the Field level
- Organize and circulate relevant safety and security information to the staff and provide an opportunity for employees to voice Safety and/or Security-related concerns.
- Supervise and enforce compliance safety and security standards and procedures
- Ensure that all incoming visitors receive a security briefing and information.
Reaction:
- Train staff on the CO-established contingency measures and ensure they know how to react.
- Support staff in the response to security incidents
Job Responsibility #3: Liaison, Networking and Analysis:
- Brief, manage and liaise on daily basis with the contracted guarding services to ensure the guard force is aware of CARE standards and can effectively provide for the safety of CARE compound/staff and assets.
- Liaise with government, Army, Police, SSS (State Security Services), Local Heads and other key external stakeholders to ensure that CARE staff can maintain regular and safe access to program areas.
- Represent CARE International and coordinate amongst all actors (state, military, UN, NGO, etc) on all matters.
- pertaining to safety and security at the field level.
- Review periodically past experiences and practices and propose improvements based on analytical judgment.
Job Responsibility #4: Incident Reporting and Management
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of safety and security incidents.
- During any critical incident or crisis serve as the Safety and Security unit representation on the Field Level Crisis Management Team (F-CMT).
Job Responsibility #5: Training and Capacity Building
- Ensuring that staff have the necessary equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid, communication means such as VHF radios, Walkie-talkie, and Satellite phones) and are trained on how to use them accordingly.
- Ensure all staff understands and fulfill individual and collective responsibilities for safety and security.
- Ensure that the contracted guard force maintains a high standard of guarding for CARE office and residence, and when required take corrective action in coordination with the SSO.
Job Responsibility #6: Resource Mobilization
- Contribute to CARE’s resource mobilization efforts
Other Responsibilities as Assigned:
- Assist with general office support duties as maybe assign by the management.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Required
- Minimum of First degree in a field related to Humanitarian Work or Risk Management
- A Minimum of 2 years of demonstrative experience in INGO/NGO or UN field (operations) with at least 1 year of field safety management experience included.
- Competent and literate in English, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions
- Competent and literate in local language of the assigned location(s), verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions.
- Sound judgment and the ability to work effectively with others at all levels
- Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis, and planning skills.
- IT literate, MS – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Work style: Is well-planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision-making with competent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Communication Skills: Well-developed written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of CARE.
- Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to CARE’s core values and humanitarian principles
- Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner.
- Qualifications and/or experience in professional security-related fields.
- Ability to teach basic personal safety and security awareness.
- Good assessment, evaluation, and analysis skills
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Desired
- Multiple local language skills desirable.
NOTE:
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CARE considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.
- There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Please note that CARE will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
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