Nuru Nigeria is a local NGO with affiliates in the US, Kenya, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia. Our mission is to build resilience corridors of farmer-owned and farmer-led agribusinesses and profitable rural livelihoods in 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of northeast Nigeria proximate to conflict-vulnerable areas by 2030. Nuru Nigeria prioritises the smallholder farmers it serves and works to cultivate lasting meaningful choices through a community led, community driven and community sustained livelihood programs across the agriculture value chain
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Roving Security & Logistics Officer
Location: Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time
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:
- 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.
Application Closing Date
15th July, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@nurunigeria.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Non-discriminatory employment clause: Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, socio-economic status, age, disability or health status.
- The management of Nuru Nigeria reserves the right to verify all the applicant’s information and conduct background checks on shortlisted candidates including reaching out to his/her previous employer.
- Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.