Requisition ID: req49701
Job Title: Access Safety and Security Officer
Sector: Safety & Security
Employment Category: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Work Arrangement: In-person
Job Description
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC offers life-saving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in more than 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted by conflict or disaster. IRC leads the way from harm to home.
CONTEXTUAL BACKGROUND
The IRC has been present in Nigeria since 2012 when the organization responded to flooding in Kogi state. In February 2014 the IRC moved into Adamawa State in NE Nigeria to provide humanitarian interventions through a multi-sectoral, integrated approach for conflict affected populations. IRC Nigeria now operates a country office in Abuja and field offices in Mubi and Yola of Adamawa State, Maiduguri and Monguno of Borno state and Damaturu of Yobe State. Currently, IRC Nigeria implements programs primary health care, nutrition, environmental health, women’s protection and empowerment, protection, child protection, education, food security & livelihoods.
Job Overview/Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Access Safety and Security Coordinator, the Access Safety and Security (ASS) Officer, SASSC to improve day-to-day security management plans in compliance with IRC’s strategy and in line with humanitarian principles, humanitarian needs, Duty of Care and Gender Equality principles.
The post holder will provide expert advice to the IRC team in Abuja as well as visitors. He or She would assist the SASSC to identify changes and trends in the security environment in the areas of operations and will ensure that adequate and up-to-date policies and procedures are in place; ensure people have the information they need to manage operations, to identify issues, and to recommend and implement measures to reduce them.
Major Responsibilities
Humanitarian Access Management:
Work to ensure that IRC, its mission, and work within the operation is known and accepted by all relevant stakeholders.
Assist SASSC to oversee and advise on the implementation and review of tailored access and acceptance strategies.
Safety and Security Management
Assist SASSC in organizing monthly Security Focal Group (SFG) Meeting.
Give security briefings to newly hired staff and visitors.
Enhance physical security measures of the IRC office in Abuja.
Share Daily Security Reports and incidents via other available platforms.
Work closely with SASSC to conduct Security Risk assessment for Abuja.

Liaison, Networking, Analysis:
Establish and maintain relations and networks with relevant stakeholders in Abuja to enhance collaboration.
Develop and maintain contact lists, stakeholder analyses and humanitarian access profiles in area of responsibility – Abuja.
Assist SASSC on day-to-day operations related to security management and liaison with authorities and other entities for administrative and substantive staff, program, and organizational needs.
Context Understanding and Reporting:
Monitor open sources to collect, compile and report information including incidents and trends pertinent to humanitarian access in area of responsibility – Abuja.
Assist SASSC to monitor the operating environment, identify new threats, assess IRC vulnerabilities, and recommend possible responses and mitigation measures.
Contribute to local-level conflict sensitivity analysis and macro- level analysis of trends in Abuja and environs.
Training and capacity building:
Assist the SASSC to build up the capacity, awareness, and preparedness of staff to deal with security-related risks, threats, and incidents through the delivery of high quality, regular trainings/ briefings to national and international staff and IRC visitors when deemed necessary.
Provide regular training for IRC staff on security preparedness, prevention, and response. Training(s) may include socialization sessions on SOPs; Contingency Plans (CPs); Security Management; Incident Reporting; Prevention and Response Mechanisms; and Communications.
Provide training for staff, contracted security guards and drivers.
Perform other duties as directed by the senior access safety and security coordinator.
Key Working Relationships
Position Reports to: Senior Access Safety and Security Coordinator Indirect/Technical Reporting: Access Safety and Security Coordinator Position directly Supervises: None
Key Internal Contacts:
Country Program: Deputy Director of Operations.
Region/Global: NA
Key External Contacts: Local authorities, INSO, PLSO, and NGO counterparts and UN agencies.
Qualifications
University degree in Political Sciences, Security Management, or related field.
At least 2 years' experience in security management is required.
Security management skills and experience with local or international NGO is required.
Understanding of local context, dynamics, and access limitations related to gender, disability, religion, tradition, and local norms.
Demonstratable experience as a trainer; ability to develop, implement, facilitate, and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
Flexibility, adaptability, culturally sensitive, team player.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
IT knowledge is an added advantage.
Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:
Good relationship-building, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively represent IRC at forums and with external stakeholders.
Proven ability to design and lead training engagements with staff to enhance skills and adapt to changing program demands.
Ability to work under pressure and ensure staff abide with the security policies.
Ability to independently organize work and prioritize tasks.
Self-motivated, honest, responsible, and punctual.
Computer/Other Tech Requirements:
Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to Travel: 20% of time if applicable.
Standard of Professional Conduct: IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Harassment-Free Workplace, Fiscal Integrity, Anti-Retaliation, Combating Trafficking in Persons and several others.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of IRC Persons in any work setting.
Gender Equality: IRC is committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances.
Employment Gaps: We welcome applicants with varied career paths and recognize that a gap in employment does not define a candidate's potential. We value transferrable skills and are committed to investing in the growth and development of our team members. We encourage applicants to highlight any relevant skills or experiences they have acquired, even if they were not gained in a traditional work setting.
Compensation and Benefits: IRC strives to provide externally competitive and internally equitable Compensation and Benefits programs that attracts, motivates, and retains employees that deliver strong performance while demonstrating the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct.
Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity or tribe, gender, age, religion, caste, sexual orientation, differently abled, geographic origin, marital status, veteran status and cultural background (or any other characteristic protected by law). We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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