Background:
Concern for Women and Children Development Foundation (COWACDI) is a woman- led organization born out of passion for the wellbeing of Women and Children in Nigeria. It has a special interest in mitigating the suffering of the vulnerable persons (mostly Women & Children) in times of crisis. Currently the organization has focused its attention on the Northeast of Nigeria with special emphasis in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states (the BAY states) due to the decade old crises. COWACDI intervenes through community-based approach in addressing Gender-Based Violence prevention and response programmes, child protection, peace-building programmes and empowerment of youth and women. Since its establishment in 2005, humanitarian and developmental interventions have been implemented in Protection, Peace Building, Housing Land & Property (HLP), Non-food Items (NFI), Livelihood. COWACDI operates with full respect for humanitarian law and works with concrete policies and principles of international standard such as humanity, do no harm, impartiality, neutrality and independence and accountability to affected population and Zero Tolerance to Fraud and related activities. As part of our efforts to address the persistent gender-based violence and inequality in Borno State, we are implementing a project aimed at promoting gender awareness and sensitization among community members.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
| Job Type: | Part Time |
| Qualification: | Degree/NCE/Diploma |
| Experience: | 1 year |
| Location: | Bama LGA, Borno State |
| Job Field: | Security |
Contractual Arrangement: Internal/External
Contract Duration: 1 month
Job Description:
- Perform regular rounds and monitor premises for the training to prevent and detect signs of intrusion or other security threats.
- Enforce access control procedures and verify the identity of individuals entering the premises.
- Respond to emergencies, and incidents promptly and appropriately.
- Conduct security checks and inspections of designated areas for the training venue according to COWACDI policy.
- Maintain accurate records of security-related activities, incidents, and observations.
- Provide assistance and support to employees and visitors as needed.
- Collaborate with humanitarian security agencies and emergency services as required.
- Report any security breaches, safety hazards, or suspicious activities to management through your supervisor.
- Follow security protocols, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulations and COWACDI policies.
- Identify exit routes and evacuation protocols for distribution points in case of emergencies.
- Submit weekly report to your supervisor.
Skills
- Excellent written and spoken English, knowledge of local dialect is an added advantage i.e. (Kanuri, Mandara, Shuwa and Hausa).
- Extent and relevance of experience in working in humanitarian context in the field of peace building. Excellent computer skills, communication, writing and presentation skills
Desirable Skills/Quality:
- Proven experience as a security or related role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in stressful situations.
- Physical fitness and ability to perform security-related tasks.
- Knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
- Integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
- Availability to work flexible hours without excuses.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional training or certification in security is a plus.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Qualifications Required:
Education
- SSCE or related field.
Experience
- At least 12 months of experience working in security-sensitive environments, preferably in Bama LGA, Borno State.
- Formal or informal training in security is required. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools Word.
ApplicationClosing Date: 25th July, 2025 3:00pm.
Due to the urgency of this position application will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No application after the closing date will be considered.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates who are passionate and willing to contribute towards the achievement of our goals should forward their application containing a CV and Letter of interest in Single PDF format using the position and location “SECURITY, BAMA LGA, BORNO STATE” as the subject of the email to [email protected]
Additional Information
COWACDI is an equal –opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, etc. Kindly ensure that you can work in this location when applying.
COWACDI regrets that, due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to reply to every applicant. If you are being considered for the role, a recruiter will contact you. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks, you should consider your application not successful on this occasion.
Note: Never pay for any training, certificate, assessment, or testing to the recruiter.
COWACDI has zero tolerance Sexual exploitation and abuse
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