Graduate Liaison Officer at Premiere Urgence Internationale

Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Liaison Officer

Location: Maiduguri with frequent travel in Borno State
Under the direct supervision of: Field Coordinator

Overal Mission
General Objective:

• Under the supervision and direction of the Field Coordinator, the Liaison officer will effectively implement all appropriate risk management strategies on the ground, related to the safety and security, and the protection of staff and assets in mission.
• Specifically, he/she will be responsible for the management, implementation and oversight of all field security operations in support of staff and activities.
• In addition, the Liaison officer will establish links and synergies with local and national authorities at all levels, facilitating the implementation of programs and assisting PUI staff in any matter related to that.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Security Management:

• Collect, analyse and share all security and safety information relevant to PUI activities in Borno state.
• Under the direction of the field coordinator, conduct security/risk assessment
• Assist the Field Coordinator in the design of the security strategies
• Brief and train the staff on security procedures and security assessment
• Ensure all procedures and measures againts acts of corruption are in place and assist in potential investigations related to cases of corruption.
• Liaison with administrative, security, humanitarian stakeholders and reprensetation
• Develop, build and maintain a network of interlocutors with all the stakeholders (security forces, UN agencies, NGOs, administration…)
• Research, prepare and follow-up on general Borno State governmental official processes (registration, statements, etc.), as necessary;
• Ensure representation of PUI among partners, donors and different authorities;
• Participate to meeting with state and/or local leaders, ensure translation when needed and submit report.

Mandatory Requirements

• Language skills: Fluent in English, Hausa, and Kanuri
• Computer Skills: Proficient user of MS office (especially word and excel)
• Education degree: University Degree in a relevant field
• Work experience: At least 1 year experience in a relevant position experience in an international NGO is a strong asset

Other requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of Borno State, willing to travel locally
• Excellent capacity to create and maintain a network
• Excellent impartiality and neutrality
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to the needs of the team and organization
• Strong commitment to support/develop capacity of national staff and developing second layer of leadership;
• Good pedagogical skills
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities in personal workload.

Application Closing Date
21st June, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send the following documents below to: [email protected]