Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security Assistant

Location: Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time

The Opportunity

• The Security Assistant will be responsible for the assessments, security related guidance and enforce implementation of security policies, guidelines and procedures for the successful implementation of the WFP food security and nutrition project, with the support of the Head of Safety, Security and Government Protocol; and the Security Officer located in Damaturu.

About You

• We are looking for applicant with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with evidence of completion of NYSC or discharged certificate in any relevant field of study.
• The preferred candidate should possess strong knowledge and experience in occupational security, health & safety operations.
• Ability to guide staff with limited security capacity and to predict and respond to security threats/incidents.
• He/she should be able to prioritise and manage complex and varied workloads, often to tight deadlines, in a dynamic, fragile and multi-cultural setting.
• Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and troubleshooting skills including negotiation and influencing skills is desirable.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2024.