Security Accountability Support Officer at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Main Purpose

• Providing support to the Project Coordinator and the Logistics Team Leader/Manager in the security management, contributing to the daily follow-up according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures to ensure the smooth running of the project’s risk reduction strategy.

Job Description

• Monitor and report on the compliance in relation to key aspects of security management to the Project Coordinator and the Logistics Team Leader.
• Support the implementation of the project’s risk analysis and reduction strategy.
• Identify current and potential vulnerabilities in the project’s security Standard Operating Procedures.
• Propose and apply, in agreement with the operational line management, necessary improvements to the project security plan.
• Participate in the development, review and adaptation of the project security plan.
• Assist the Project Coordinator in internal communication sessions and events about security
• In coordination with the Project Coordinator and Logistics Team Leader, prepare and conduct regular security briefings and debriefings of project staff (
• Perform additional responsibilities or tasks related to security as required by the Project Coordinator.
• Document the implementation of the project security plan, including writing meeting minutes, and reporting on security indicators (checklist).
• Ensure the Project Coordinator and Logistics Team Leader are supported to be able to follow the project security plan effectively.

Requirements
Education Desirable:

• University Diploma Level, preferably in the field of Social Sciences (Political Science, International Public Law, Anthropology, Economics, etc.)

Experience:

• Essential: Previous experience and knowledge of security management
• Essential: Very Knowledgeable in the security and humanitarin context of North/West of Nigeria
• Experience in and exposure to working in a complicated political, security and humanitarian environment
• Experience in data collection, reporting and analysis, basics in knowledge management.
• Desirable: years previous experience in similar jobs in the field of humanitarian aid with MSF or other NGOs.
• Desirable: Management experience

Language:

• Fluency in the mission working language is essential (high level command in oral and written communications).
• Knowledge of Hausa language is an asset.

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and digital media)
• In-depth contextual knowledge and analysis skills
• High level of knowledge of local culture and customs.