Job Title: Humanitarian Access & Security Coordinator
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Duration: 12 Months
Start date: 2025-04-01
About ActionAid (AA) Nigeria:
ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.
Job Summary:
- Under the supervision of the Country Director, your primary responsibility is to ensure the security and safety of staff, activities, and facilities.
- As a key advisor to the management teams, you will provide technical expertise in context analysis, risk mitigation, strategy implementation, and problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
More precisely, you will be responsible for the following missions:
- Provide technical support to the Country Director on all policies, procedures, guidelines, and planning related to staff safety, operational security, and program continuity.
- Collaboratively evaluate, review, and support updates to the Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and associated Security Management Plans (SMPs) for ACF Nigeria.
- Ensure compliance with ACF’s Security Management Framework (SMF), including gender-sensitive security components.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, INGOs, UN agencies, and other key stakeholders in Nigeria.
- Promote awareness and acceptance of ACF’s mission and operations within the areas of intervention.
- Identify, establish, and manage appropriate measures to ensure the safety of ACF facilities.
- Manage and implement a capacity-building plan for the Safety and Security team, including tailored training methods.
- Ensure the regular training of ACF staff, stakeholders, and counterparts on safety and security measures.
Requested profile:
- You hold a master’s degree in Security, International Relations, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in Humanitarian Program Management and/or Logistics roles in volatile and high-stress environments.
- You have proven expertise in planning, organizing, and executing humanitarian security operations, with a strong understanding of humanitarian principles, the NGO code of conduct, and the specific roles tied to NGO field and operational contexts.
- Your skillset includes excellent analytical, critical thinking, and reporting abilities, combined with strong communication skills. You possess a solid understanding of local, regional, national, and international safety and security policies.
- You also have a strong background in leadership and team development
- Knowledge of communications technology including satellite communications and cellular mediums is an advantage.
- Fluency in English (both verbal and written) is essential for this role.
Specific Conditions / Salary:
For international candidates:
- Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968€ upon experience, including 13th month
- Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens:16% of the gross monthly salary and 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
- Monthly per diem and living allowance: 837€ net, field paid. Monthly country allowance: 450€
- Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)
- Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs
- Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees
- Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
- Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 € for each RnR period
For national candidates:
- Basic Salary: 1721 USD per month
- Your monthly salary will continue to be paid in Naira, calculated based on the reference of ACF official exchange rate (SAGA) for the previous month.
- Living conditions allowance: 141 USD per month
- Leave allowance: 10% of basic salary per month
- Pension: Employer contribution 10%, Employee contribution 8%
- Annual leave: 2 days per month
- Private medical insurance and life insurance: Provided by the organization
Relocation Allowance: 130 USD (one time payment if hire is for relocation)
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