Safety and security Manager

Action Against Hunger (ACF) is part of the ACF-international Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food, security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

ACF Nigeria is looking for suitable candidates for the following:

Purpose: reporting to the country director, the SSM provides daily safety and security support to the ACF mission in Nigeria. Regularity reviews, and amends as necessary, all Nigerian based safety and security policies and procedures. Through validation by the country director creates and implements new ACF Nigeria security and safety policies and procedures as required. Delivers training and capacity building to all ACF Nigeria staff on security and safety requirements and procedures.

Bachelors level degree in a relevant field, certification and advanced training in security management.

Experience working in security management/supervisory role 3 years, including managing teams.

Strong verbal, written and communication skills including effective training and facilitation skills.

Approachable, diplomatic, able to maintain confidentiality.

Able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural  teams in a complex, multi-site work environment.

Computer literacy including all Microsoft office programs (word , Excel, power point).

Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently.

Capacity for analysis, synthesis   and reporting of large amounts of information.

Previous experience working for NGO’s or INGOs in Nigeria, especially in the northern Nigerian states, is strongly preferred.

Fluency in one or more   National/ regional languages, particularly Hausa, a strong asset