• Application Deadline: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Roving Security & Logistics Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Adamawa


• Job Field Logistics 
  

Position Summary

• Nuru Nigeria requires a Roving Security & Logistics Officer to periodically visit all project locations in Adamawa state to provide logistical and security support to the project activities in those locations.


• Support the logistics and operations team in managing daily activities in-person or remotely depending on location.


• Provide administrative assistance to the security and logistics department


• The position will concentrate on ensuring that structures and systems for safety and security management are in place and properly utilized.


• It may be supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks and responsibilities and is subject to change at the discretion of the employee’s immediate supervisor.

Reporting and Supervision:

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  The Roving Security & Logistics Officer will report to the Leadership and Partnership Director.

  
  

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Responsibilities:

• Ensure Security guards are aware of their responsibilities and present 24/7 on duty.


• Manage and coordinate logistics, including procurement, transportation, and storage.


• Manage local office transportation and ensure vehicle quality and maintenance are up to standards.


• Ensure that drivers fill in the log sheets accurately daily.


• Secure and coordinate supply routes, vehicles, and the transportation of all program goods and supplies including agricultural inputs to the farmers.


• Ensure all vehicles are serviceable, with full breakdown and emergency equipment.

Security and Safety Responsibilities:

• Periodically visit between implementation location within Adamawa to provide security and logistical support and share


• Conduct risk assessments and implement security protocols to ensure staff safety.


• Support in developing comprehensive risk assessments leading to the creation of effective security plans, educate colleagues on the security plans and ensure compliance; Map security incidents and understand patterns and threats; facilitate the development of country and situation specific, coordinate evacuation plans.


• Develop and maintain contacts with National law enforcement agencies, where appropriate; be fully current on regional and country political issues and developments that impact NGOs operations and safety.


• At the Field Office, manage the local guard force, ensuring they provide effective access control and asset protection.


• Ensure the passage of security information and alerts to the management and staff


• Conduct rotating field visits to each Nuru Nigeria field locations, if security conditions allow, to assess, update and improve all security procedures and systems.


• Support in providing staff training on safety and security in a proactive and positive manner that promotes inclusion, participation, and leadership among the Nuru Nigeria teams.


• Support in Nuru Nigeria Emergency Response strategic planning and in the event of any emergency alert, advice and direct accordingly.


• Gather security information from a variety of sources.


• Maintain regular dialogue with the local security network of Hunters and POCs within the area.


• Ensure the maintenance and efficiency of all necessary and specific internal and external communication systems: telecom, VSAT, VHF and HF radio, if available.


• Ensure that field communication needs are met, and that staff are trained on the use of radios and other communication equipment, as necessary.


• Ensure adherence to safety measurements by all field team.


• Support in providing guidance and training on safety issues relates to driving and road safety, and safe work environment.


• Track Nuru teams as they travel between locations and activities.


• Ensure that all traveling team/employees receive security clearance before their trip.


• Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and procedures


• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Completion of Degree with additional training on logistics and safety and security.


• Substantial field experience in both logistics and security will be additional requirement.


• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in similar (NGO field preferred)


• Excellent IT skills, in particular Word, Excel and email is a must.


• Fluency in English, and Hausa – understanding of local languages is an added advantage.


• Background in Military or Paramilitary will be an advantage.


• Knowledge of the political situation in Nigeria


• Highly organized and self-motivated


• Communicates strategically under pressure.


• Manages stress and complexity.


• Actively promotes safety and security.


• Most have a valid driving license and skills in safe driving.


• Must have basic first aid, and have participated in Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) training.


• Must have knowledge of local/cultural issues.