Security & Logistics Officer at Nuru Nigeria

Nuru Nigeria is a locally Led NGO with affiliates in the US, Kenya, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso. Nuru equips local leaders with tools and knowledge to lead their communities out of extreme poverty by integrating impact programs that address the most prevalent and fundamental challenges of extreme poverty around four areas of need: Hunger, Inability to Cope with Financial Shocks, Preventable Disease and Death, Lack of Access to Quality Education for Children. Nuru Nigeria design training-based poverty solutions that promote self-reliance and service-mindedness to enable local leaders to continue scaling impact long after Nuru Nigeria staff haveexited the project

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Security & Logistics Officer

Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Nuru Nigeria requires a Security and Logistics Officer to provide logistical and security support to the project activities in the Northeast of Nigeria.
• Support the logistics and operations team in managing daily activities
• Provide administrative assistance to the security and logistics department

Job Responsibilities
Logistics Responsibilities:

• 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:

• 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 requirements.
• 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 Bura and/or Kanuri 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
• Ability to work under high pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Most have a valid driving license and skills in safe driving.
• Must have basic first aid training.
• Must have knowledge of local/cultural issues.

Application Closing Date
3rd July, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail.

Important Information and Notice

• 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 of the applicant's information and conduct background checks on shortlisted candidates including reaching out to his/her previous employer.
• Please note that this is a roaster advertisement and only suitable and qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
• The project will be for 18 months, renewable based on funding and performance.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.