Safety and Security Officer at Save the Children 

JOB TITLE: Safety and Security Officer

JOB LOCATION: Kaduna

JOB DETAILS:

• The Health/Safety/Security And Health/Environment Officer (HSSE Officer)  will work under the direct line management of the Field Manager in Kaduna and matrix management by the HSSE-Manager and the Head, HSSE Dept. in the country office to provide support for the implementation of SCI programs in the Kaduna Field Office.   

Key Areas of Accountability

• Assist the Head/HSSE, MHSSE on the regular collection and collation of all S&S information across the SCI mission and compute same in the system, using appropriate software and hardware.
• HSSE assessment of all programme locations in the state, technical analysis/advisory of same to all staff and programme stakeholders in Kaduna state. 
• Technical support for the Kaduna team in trip planning from trip requests, movement tracking/records, follow-up on travel SoPs compliance, movement tracking/timing and file a trip completion records and report trip stoppages and hitches for immediate follow-up.
• Technical support for the Kaduna team in the preparation of Safety and security related reports.
• Collect/collate and report up-line, health, safety, security and environment related incidents internally and externally.
• Preparation and delivery of HSSE trainings and capacity building for all programmes staff in the Kaduna office. 
• Monitor Fleet activities and all other Road Safety activities and report on all breaches.
• Carry out any other duty/responsibilities assigned by the leadership at the CO and the FO aimed at effective HSSE management in the Field Office (FO) and Nigeria Country Office.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Levels 1,2,3 Certification in HSE from a reputable global organization, with a minimum of three years’ experience in HSE compliant organization
• Experience in liaising with civilian, police and military government authorities, as well as with field level national and international institutions.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in INGOs Safety and Security Management in complex and insecure settings
• Ability and willingness to travel within across Nigeria is essential.
• Demonstrable network of contacts within Nigeria
• Computer literate –  Strong Competency in Internet; online work environment and other database/mapping systems.
• Able to use Microsoft office Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and spoken English leading to the ability to produce a high standard of both written and oral work
• Ability to analyse safety and security information
• The ability to work harmoniously in a multi-national / multi-cultural environment.
• The ability to work independently, multi-task and anticipate problems
• Ability to speak the local languages (Hausa) is a strong advantage. 
• Commitment to Save the Children values.
• Participation in S&S Trainings i.e. HEAST, Incident Management Training (IMT) are desirable.

Skills and Behaviours:

•  Information Gathering and analysis using good knowledge of security management practice and technologies used in the sector.
• Good understanding of INGOs programming. 
• Good knowledge of Fraud and criminal investigation procedures and methods. 
• Critical thinking and excellent logical skills. 
• Strong proficiency in the use of Office programs like word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Nose-for-news’ and ability to spot flaws in systems. 
• Have good communication and presentations/Training skills.

HOW TO APPLY
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