Field Security Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) - Nationwide - NAIJA STICK

Field Security Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) - Nationwide 

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. 

• CRS programs assist person on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore,

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Others

Experience: 3 years

Location: Nigeria

Job Field: NGO/Non-Profit, Security/Intelligence 

Job Summary:

The Field Security Officer (FSO) assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for CRS employees and visitors, premises, and assets as well as maintaining regular communication with staff during field movement. 

• The FSO is responsible for ensuring that appropriate systems and procedures (Safety and Security Protocols) are in place to maximize safety and security and that they are always adhered to. 
•  The FSO is responsible for coordinating operational security issues and sourcing of relevant security information within CRS project activity areas and in Sokoto state. 

He supports the Technical Adviser on to ensure that safety and security is mainstreamed into all field operations across Sokoto Office, and at the same time provides a high-quality information for decision making.

Roles and Key Responsibilities: 

Policies and Procedures:

Be familiar with CRS’s Safety and Security procedures and policies and Safe and Sound Manual and support the Head of Office in ensuring they are always adhered to.

• Work with the Technical Advisor Safety and Security and the Head of Office to develop, consolidate, implement, and regularly review operating procedures and security plans across Sokoto State operational areas.

Assist the Technical Advisor Safety and Security to provide training(s) that may include Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Contingency Plans (CPs), Security Management, Incident Reporting, Prevention and Response Mechanisms, Communications (including satellite phones), and risk/threat analysis.

Coordination:

Maintain a wide professional and personal network of influential actors and clearly communicate CRS’s status and mission in Sokoto.

Build acceptance to facilitate continuity of current CRS programs and any future humanitarian or development programming by liaising with local communities, local authorities and other humanitarian actors and stakeholders within the state.

• Coordinate regularly with the Technical Adviser on safety and security issues and fulfill all reporting requirements to the Country Office in Abuja.
• Attend and represent CRS at UN, Sector, and other meetings relating to access and security as appropriate, following guidance from the CP Technical Adviser on Security .
• Required Languages - Fluency in oral and written English. Fluency in Hausa and Fulani is a distinct advantage.  
• Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

Excellent analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies

• Excellent organizational skills with great attention to detail
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively

Key Working Relationships:  

Internal: Technical Adviser Security,Program Team,Head of Office,fficer, Security , Deputy Country Representative, National staff, International Staff, etc.

External: INGOs, UN Agencies, Government Agencies, Partners etc.

Basic Qualifications 

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of community engagement, risk management, safety and security management or other related field.

• Proficient in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint. 

Previous experience in security management with NGOs is added advantage.

• Completed formal security management trainings.
• Ability to plan and organize work and write clear and concise reports and communicate effectively (both written and verbal).
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of the geography and culture of Northeast Nigeria with proven ability to read maps.
• Stable, moral, reliable character and a good team player.
• Proven commitment to accountability practices.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through formal and informal training

Must be familiar with and committed to gender equity in programming and management practice 

How to Apply 

Interested applicant can apply via this link 

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