NRC Security Assistant Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. NRC Nigeria programme looking for “Security Assistant”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 16 November 2021.
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NRC Security Assistant Jobs 2021
The NRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 08 November 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Security Assistant to be based in Yola, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) |
| Position | Security Assistant |
| Location | Yola, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | 2 years |
| Application Deadline | 16 November 2021 |
NRC Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: The Health, Safety and Security Assistant, under the direct working supervision of the HSS Officer and working together with other HSS staff, will support the Area Manager in the implementation of mitigation strategies and measures to reduce risk to NRC staff, assets, programs, and image in Area South Field Offices. The NRC Area south field offices are in Mubi LGA, Yola north and south LGA, Biu LGA, and Gwoza LGA (southern Borno). While initially being based in Yola, the Assistant will spend 80% of his/her time traveling to field locations to ensure that adequate HSS risk mitigation measures are in place. This will also include regular travels together with Program Staff to various program implementation sites and assist in navigating the daily challenges which might include access challenges.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Field Coordinators and HSSO to Implement NRC’s HSS Policies and SoPs in the Field Offices.
- Ensure that physical security mitigation measures put in place in the field office or Guest Houses are updated and report any areas of concern to the Field Coordinator or HSS Officer for action.
- Work closely with the Field Coordinators to supervise contracted security guards deployed to the field offices.
- Conduct HSS Briefing and Induction to all staff, new hired and visitors to deployed to the Field Offices and ensure that record of all briefing conducted in the field offices is kept following the informed consent guideline.
- Ensure that all incidents impacting NRC staff, assets, and programs in the Field Offices are reported to the FC and HSSO and properly documented.
- Work closely with HSS-CMC to ensure that all staff traveling to and those based in the Field Offices are tracked and reported accordingly. This will also include that all required communication and tracking equipment are available and in good working condition.
- Will ensure that all safety equipment like first aid boxes is well maintained and equipped. This will include ensuring that all vehicles used by NRC have fully equipped first aid kits.
- In Collaboration with the HSS Officer, he/she will support in conducting mandatory HSS training to NRC staff deployed in Area south Office.
- Establish and maintain a network with other external actors (INGOs, UN, Security Agencies, Community) in the field offices for the purposes of information sharing and collaboration.
- Accompany NRC program staff to field locations within the AoR in order to better develop an awareness of the challenges faced by staff in the field.
Professional competencies for this position:
- Strong interpersonal skills, including capacities to negotiate with different stakeholders
- Report-writing ability and security incident analysis. This will include conflict analysis and research capabilities.
- University degree/HND in Social Studies, Administration, Security Management, Humanitarian/Refugee Affairs, and Disaster Risk Management. HND in a relevant similar field will be considered.
- 0 to 3 years of working experience within a similar function in safety and security management with INGOs, the UN, or government or private sector.
- Previous experience from working in complex and emergency contexts, particularly in North-East Nigeria is desired
- Previous work experience and service in the uniformed forces (military, police, Prisons, NSCDC, etc) is a desired advantage. A certificate of good service discharge will be required.
- Basic and advanced computer skills are mandatory (MS Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook)
- Working skills of communication equipment (VHF Radio, Satellite Phones, GPS tracker, CCTV) is added advantage.
- Basic web-based mapping knowledge or GIS is added advantage.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply NRC Security Assistant Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 16 November 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.nrc.no |
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