CDD | 12 months | ASAP
Acted
For thirty years, the international NGO Acted has been working on the last mile of humanitarian action to save lives. Acted currently supports 20 million people in 43 countries to meet their needs in hard-to-reach areas, and pursues a triple humanitarian, environmental and development mandate. Acted draws on a detailed knowledge of local territories and contexts to develop and implement long-term actions, with a wide range of local and international partners, in order to build together a “3ZERO” world: Zero Exclusion, Zero Carbon, Zero Poverty.
Acted Niger
Acted responds to the humanitarian needs of particularly vulnerable displaced populations in the Diffa and Tillabéry regions. This situation, linked to the conflict in northern Mali and the Lake Chad crisis, is weighing on pre-existing basic services and the natural resources of the host populations. Acted teams have been mobilizing since 2012 with water and sanitation programs, and with projects to support economic and agricultural resilience.
Main role and responsibilities
The Country Security Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day security management of all Acted premises and project sites, ensuring continuous monitoring and assessment of the country security situation, referring to and implementing Acted’s security management technical guides and protocols. He/she will also advise the Country Director and senior management team on all safety and security issues and provide appropriate security training and support.
Main responsibilities
Department management
Analysis of context and risks
Development and updating of Country Security plans, SOPs and emergency plans
Daily security management
Crisis management
Reporting
Training and briefing
Develop and maintain a security network
Ensuring external representation
Qualifications and skills required
- At least 2-3 years of field experience in an unstable area; preferably in Africa, Asia or the Middle East;
- Significant experience in security procedures and management;
- Established skills in communication and organization;
- Ability to train, mobilize and manage national and international teams;
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to work in an unstable and changing environment;
- Be willing to work and live in remote areas under simple conditions;
- Ability to be creative and independent, in the field and in the office;
Terms
- Salary defined by the Acted salary scale according to the level of education, expertise, security level and level of experience: between €3,200 and €4,400 net monthly (before income tax)
- Monthly living expenses allowance $300
- Accommodation in guesthouse and food provided by Acted
- Social security, mutual insurance (MSH) and repatriation assistance (SOS International) covered by Acted
- Transportation to the mission and return ticket fully covered every 6 months (to the address specified on the employment contract)
- Visa fees covered by Acted
- R&R every 3 months (airfare covered up to $500 + additional $200 allowance)
- A week of preparation for departure including 4 days of immersion safety training
- Possibility of having a 30-minute call with a tax consultant
- Psychological support (appointment with a professional)
How to apply
Send your application (CV and cover letter) by email (jobs@acted.org), with reference: CSM/NER
Please note that Acted does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.