Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.