A Security And Access Head of Department – Nigeria At Action contre la Faim France

About: Action against Hunger

Created in 1979, Action Against Hunger is an international non-governmental organization that fights against world hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principles – independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has founded its identity for more than 40 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of undernutrition, particularly during and after emergencies linked to conflict and natural disasters. Action Against Hunger coordinates its programs around 5 areas of activity: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support and Protection – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy. In 2022, Action Against Hunger has helped more than 28 million people in 46 countries around the world.  www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Mission :

Under the supervision of the Country Director, your role is to ensure the security and safety of our staff, activities and facilities.
Your main responsibilities are the following:
Safety and Security Management Planning on all policies, procedures, guidelines and planning for staff safety, operational security and program continuity. You have to evaluate, review and support the updating of the Security Risk Analysis, contingency plan and associated security management plans for ACF Nigeria
Develop Humanitarian Access Management through your relationship with local authorities, INGO and the UN
Monitor, analyse and supervise through the weekly movement plan, monthly security reporting, security reports
Security & Access Training and Orientation to all staff
HR Management by the promotion of a strong team spirit and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform in their positions including staff development plans
Additional Responsibilities according to needs

For international candidates :
12 months fixed term contract under French legislation
Monthly gross salary from 2597euros to 2968euros upon experience
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 737$ net, field paid
Monthly country allowance: 450euros
Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)
16% of the gross monthly salary for pension insurance reimbursement for non-French citizens
Coverage of transportation costs and guest house
Medical coverage: 100% coverage of health contributions and repatriation insurance
Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year and 215 euros at each RnR period
Free and unlimited access to the certifying e-learning platform Crossknowledge ©

For national candidates :
Basic Salary: starting from 1,375,618 Naira per month
Rent allowance: 55,000 Naira per month
Transportation allowance: 22,000 Naira per month
Leave allowance: 10% of Basic Salary per month
Pension: Employer contribution 10% of gross salary, Employee contribution 8% of gross salary
Annual leave: 2 days per month
100% health care coverage provided by the organization, 24/7 life assurance coverage provided by the organization
Relocation benefits: 120,000 Naira lump sum relocation allowance + 20 nights accommodation + flight ticket from the home base to the working base
ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination

Profile :

You have an academic degree and experience in the fields of Security, International Relations, Humanitarian Program Management or Logistics positions in volatile and stressful environments. You have demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing humanitarian security operations with a clear understanding of the humanitarian principles, code of conduct and specific sub-sector role linked to NGO field and operations contexts.
You have excellent analytical, critical thinking and reporting skills, good communication skills and a good knowledge of various local, regional, country and international policies on safety and security. If you have knowledge of communications technology, including, satellite communications, cell phone mediums, etc, it is an advantage! It is even better if you already had experience with Action Against Hunger.
You have very good proficiency in English (both verbal and written).