Organization Overview NI-ABAE is an evidence-based organization that aims to provide incentives to increase childhood vaccination rates and save lives in the most cost-effective way. While caregivers and infants remain our top priority, our operations are guided by accountability, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Position Overview The Safety & Security Officer (S&SO) will support the organization by monitoring and managing safety and security risks across all operational locations. Key responsibilities include conducting security assessments, ensuring compliance with security procedures, reporting incidents, and engaging with relevant stakeholders to obtain timely security updates for safe program implementation. The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years of experience in a similar NGO or humanitarian security role, strong communication and analytical skills, and the ability to respond proactively to evolving security situations. Candidates should be highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable, and willing to conduct frequent field visits, including on short notice. Proficiency in English and Hausa, strong report-writing skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment are essential. Candidates must also be willing to reside in any of the Local Government Areas in Funtua Zone, Katsina State, if successful.

Key Responsibilities

Staff Communications

Communicate regularly with Field Managers and Field Officers
Contact Mostly High and Medium risk rated clinics for security update
Back check with Field Officers to confirm if they get security advisory
Prioritize High/Medium risk clinics in making contact (each clinic, particularly in Funtua Zone should be called twice weekly)
Special reports generated from staff members should be documented (if necessary) and inform the Security Manager
Confirmation of security incidents reported by staff

Stakeholders Communications

Directly contact Stakeholders like those in our security networks and community gatekeepers for security update
Using the clinic schedule, stakeholders should be contacted a day before clinic day
Special reports generated that indicate heightened risk for visiting staff should be shared with Security Manager via phone call after registering on myDay to determine if staff visit is safe or otherwise
Prioritize calls to High and Medium risk clinics

Security Incident Review

Review low risk reported security incidents
Contact staff directly to understand content of report
Give recommendations where necessary
Assign necessary actions to relevant Field Managers

Security Report

Draft Security Reports and assign and confirm actions taken

Security Assessment

Assist the Security Manager and Assistant Security Manager in conducting and confirming Security Assessments of all operational clinics and LGAs through in-person visits and information
Conduct security assessment of facilities (hotels, training venues) and car hire vendors
Shadow Field Officers to clinics to understand the degree of adherence to security measures and gaps for training
Complement the Security Manager in training decisions and delivery
Perform such roles as assigned by the Assistant Security Manager, Security Manager, and Security Director in supporting expatriate visits to Nigeria

Incident Management

Assume responsibilities related to incident management by taking initial steps and reporting the same to Assistant Security Manager and Security Manager
Where an incident is critical, report directly to the Security Director
As guided by the Security Manager, perform delegated duties during critical incident management

Education and Work Experience Requirement

BSc or its equivalent in Social Sciences discipline
Minimum of 2 year experience working in similar capacity for an NGO
Strong oral and written communications skills in English

Skills and Competencies Requirement

Preferably a former security forces (military or paramilitary) but not most
Candidate must be willing to reside in any of the LGAs in Funtua Zone upon resumption (if successful)
Good organizational skills, effective time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and prioritize tasks
Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in a multicultural and multiethnic environment
Ability to deliver high quality work in short periods of time and to work under pressure
Adaptability to changing nature of humanitarian work and operational difficulties
Willingness to frequent field missions for assessments even on short notices
Careful attention to detail
Critical thinker and possess problem solving attitude
Skilled in conducting security assessments and context analysis
Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality
Very good communication and writing skills, English, Hausa and dialects (verbal and written)
Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, internet browsers, smartphones and ICT in general. Ability to use Google Doc, Google Sheet and AppSheet would be a bonus.
Motivation to work in a young organization that is constantly changing based on stakeholder feedback and operates with a lean structure

Language Requirement

Proficiency in English Language (conversation, reading and writing) is required
Knowledge of Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is required

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