Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management or related field is required.

Work Experience:

• Substantial practical field experience in security management in a leadership role (e.g. direct INGO security management).

• Fluent in written and spoken English and local language.

• 1 – 3 year work experience in insecure/hostile environments with I/NGO.

• Ability to work within a multi-cultural, multiethnic team.

Humanitarian Access

• Assist SHASSM to develop and implement humanitarian access strategies and approaches tailored to local contexts in field sites throughout his areas of operations in Katsina State.

• Work to ensure that IRC, its mission, and work in the areas of operations is known and accepted.

• Work to encourage stakeholders to work with the IRC in ensuring that staff and programs are safe and allowed to continue with humanitarian activities in areas of operations

Safety and Security Risk Management

• Organize monthly Security Focal Group (SFG) Meeting.

• Work with FC and SHASSM to develop, consolidate and implement operating procedures and contingency plans.

• Develop and maintain a network of IRC Security Focal Points and enhance gender balance.

• Maintain record of security training for staff.

• Ensure replenishment of hibernation kit, first aid kit.

Liaison, networking, analysis

• Establish and maintain relations and networks in Katsina to facilitate understanding and influence on humanitarian access environment.

• Identify barriers to access and develop strategies to address them in area of responsibility including hard-to-reach and contested areas and establishment of partnerships to expand reach.

• Develop and maintain contact lists, stakeholder analyses and humanitarian access profiles in area of responsibility.