Job title: Security & Safety Assistant (Kala Balge & Dikwa)
Company: INTERSOS
Job description: JOB PURPOSEThe Security & Safety Assistant should provide field activity support and implementation; the role provides support in the implementation of INTERSOS’s Security Policies and Procedures and security plans within the area of implementation program under direct supervision of Security and Safety Officer.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Liaise with local authorities, INTERSOS staff and facilitate continuity of INTERSOS Programs
- Linking & networking with communities, individuals, organizations and to help ensure INTERSOS staff and assets’ security
- Ensure the FSL project activities sites are safe for project implementation
- Ensures FSL project assets are safe at the field and project site
- Manage security guards at the project sites.
- Assist Security Officer in staff safety and security matters and act as a backup security focal point
- Ensure all vehicles are equipped with updated fire extinguishers, first aid kits and INTERSOS emergency numbers,
- Ensure all safety protocols and policies are implemented following the safety instructions.
- Coordinate staff movement in the field – with coordination of Security officer or SFP at the field base offices
- Assist in implementing INTERSOS safety policies, protocols, and procedures under technical supervision.
- Update security communication trees and maintain staff contact information.
- Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern under technical guidance.
- Communicate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Contingency Plans (CP), threat assessments, and other safety policies for staff.
- Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for At INTERSOS facilities.
- Support in the completion of Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs).
- Conduct briefings and context updates
- Report all security incidents to the security officer
- Tracking the location of INTERSOS safety assets including, but not limited to, communications equipment, first aid kit
- Implement other tasks as might be required with relation to the INTERSOS Country Program in Nigeria.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of National Diploma
- Minimum 1 years of experience from at national level project implementation position in a humanitarian / recovery context;
- Experience in working in complex and volatile contexts;
- Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities;
- Fluency in English, Hausa & Kanuri or Shuwa
- Capacity to adapt to basic living conditions, patience;
- Ability to put up with job pressure;
- Ability to deliver high quality work within tight deadlines;
- Strong negotiation skills.
Expected salary:
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State
Job date: Sat, 26 Jul 2025 22:32:41 GMT