Field Security Assistant
Maiduguri
• Nigeria

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Head of Security Training Programmes
Abuja
• Nigeria
Profession (Non-profit, social work)
Industry (Security)
Seniority (Security, Non-profit, social work)
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Description
Minimum Requirements
• University degree in risk or emergency management, social/political science, military science, public administration, law enforcement, law or closely related technical field.
• Two years of relevant experience in national or international police force, armed forces, a private security organization, or security service of a large organization.
• Working knowledge (Level C) of English
• National of Nigeria
Responsibilities
• Respond to staff security emergencies and provide and/or organize immediate assistance; call emergency services outside working hours and perform first aid, if required;
• Ensure appropriate assistance in cases of theft, acts of vandalism or other actions including natural disasters endangering staff members, visitors and FAO property; carry out enquiries and investigate incidents;
• Assist FAO Northeast management to ensure continuing compliance with the United Nations security policies, practices and procedures and ensures their implementation in the AoR
• Support comprehensive review of the security situation in the AoR on a daily basis through local media and other sources and advise/brief the NPO (Safety and Security) / Head of Northeast Sub-Office on trends/situation that could affect FAO operations on a short/medium-term basis.
• Ensure the security information/security advisories received are timely and clearly disseminated to concerned staff, in concurrence with the NPO (Safety and Security).
• Carry out security assessments upon the request of the NPO (Safety and Security) in FAO area of operations.
• Support contacts with the Host Government security organizations/authorities, UNDSS and UN AFPs on all matters related to the security of FAO staff members and their eligible dependents and FAO property under the supervision of the NPO (Safety and Security) and regularly updates the NPO (Safety and Security) /HoO Northeast sub-office/Rep/Regional Security Advisor on security developments.
• Ensure that Fire Safety arrangements, plans for fire/building evacuation, relocation/evacuation of staff to a safe haven are updated and efficiently implemented.
• Maintain Security Plan updated including updated staff list and detailed contacts for use in case of any security situation.
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