Deputy Security & Humanitarian Access Coordinator

Company Overview

Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation committed to ending world hunger. For almost 40 years, across nearly 50 countries, we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.

We carry out innovative, lifesaving programmes in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Disaster risk reduction, Mental Health and Care Practices, Food security and Livelihoods and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria, focusing on integrated programming.

In 2011, we expanded our work to begin implementing nutrition development projects in Jigawa and in Yobe. Following the crises in Northeast Nigeria, we further expanded our operations to address the Nutrition, Health, Food security and livelihoods, WASH, and shelter needs of conflict-affected communities.

Action Against Hunger Nigeria programme is supported by FCDO, ECHO, GAC, BHA, SDC, UNICEF, EU, AFD, SIDA and GFFO.

Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of Deputy Security and Humanitarian Access Coordinator who will be responsible to contribute to the analysis of the security context in ACF’s areas of intervention in Northern Nigeria to ensure relevant strategic planning and programme management from coordination staff.

Position Details

Reporting to:  Security and Humanitarian Access Coordinator

Proposed start date:  January 2024

Work location:  Maiduguri, Borno State

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the implementation of security procedures and plans and ensure that all practical preparations are in place and known to all relevant staff;
• Ensure teams’ proper application of security measures and procedures;
• Coordinate purchase requisitions and interventions with the Logistics Department, and participate in the budgeting process of the project cycle management;
• Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders in order to retain an up-to-date understanding of the context and humanitarian access in Northern Nigeria;
• Represent ACF in front of stakeholder (I/L/NGO, UN, local authorities and community stakeholders) for security matters, in coordination with the Security & Humanitarian Access Coordination and Area Coordinator;
• Continuously collect information on all aspects of security and prepare regular Sitreps & written reports on context, security and humanitarian access, both for line manager and wider ACF country office staff;
• Use available information and understanding of the security context to advise the Security & Humanitarian Access Coordinator, Area Coordinator, and other Coordination staff on security measures for ACF staff and operations;
• Oversee the consolidation of incidents database in areas ACF is conducting its activities. 
• Report incidents as they arise;
• Coordinate and/or oversee safety assessments prior to team deployment to new field areas;
• Lead security, safety and access, as well as incident management trainings for ACF coordination & field staff;
• Contribute to the dissemination and enforcement of security rules by ACF staff;
• Contribute to critical incidents management and participate in the crisis management team;
• Participate and lead business continuity with base personnel in case of hibernation, evacuation and relocation;
• Coordinate and facilitate medical evacuations in coordination with Coordination Office and external providers;
• Ensure the interim role in case of absence of the Security & Humanitarian Access Coordinator;
• Technical support to Field Managers for security-related matters, notably in Borno;
• Assist Security & Humanitarian Access Coordinator contracted guards’ technical management & relations with security service providers, notably in Borno. 

Position Requirements:

• A university degree or equivalent;
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in safety and security with INGOs in Nigeria is required;
• Existing network to influential actors in the North East of Nigeria (e.g. on security, political, social, cultural, and religious levels);
• Personal qualities: rigor, resistance to stress, capacity to handle an important workload, proactivity & autonomy, good communication skills, ability to maintain strict confidentiality;
• Excellent analytical skills, writing and speaking;
• Mastery of English and Hausa is a must;
• Knowledge of local languages in Borno and French is a plus;
• Excellent knowledge of the humanitarian environment in the BAY states;
• Demonstrable experience in security management;
• Prior experience with ACF is a plus;
• Knowledge of geographical information system (GIS) is a plus.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion

The deadline for this position is Tuesday, 19th December 2023.

Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)

Action Against Hunger provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.

Women at ACF are entitled to benefits such as maternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies and toddlers .

All candidates MUST ensure they answer all the questions asked for this application. Failure to do so means candidates will not be considered for the process.