Safety & Security Officer

The Safety & Security Officer position at New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative (NI-ABAE) focuses on safeguarding operational locations in Katsina State’s Funtua Zone by monitoring and managing security risks. The role emphasizes compliance, proactive incident reporting, and stakeholder engagement to ensure safe program execution. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring 2+ years of NGO/humanitarian security experience and fluency in English and Hausa, with relocation to the specified zone mandatory upon hire.

What it offers

This is a full-time job supporting NI-ABAE’s conditional cash transfer program aimed at improving childhood vaccination rates. The role involves security assessments, incident management, stakeholder coordination, and frequent field visits. The organization prioritizes accountability, integrity, and adaptability in a multicultural setting.

Who can apply

Applicants must be citizens of any nationality with at least 2 years of experience in NGO/humanitarian security roles, preferably in a Social Sciences discipline (BSc or equivalent). Fluency in English and Hausa is mandatory, and candidates must be willing to relocate to Katsina State’s Funtua Zone upon selection.

What you'll do

• Conduct security assessments of clinics, hotels, and car hire vendors via field visits.
• Monitor high/medium-risk clinics twice weekly, verify security updates, and document incidents.
• Review and respond to security reports, assign actions, and train staff on compliance.
• Manage incident response, escalate critical issues to higher management, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Draft security reports, track actions, and ensure adherence to procedures.
• Work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with frequent, short-notice field missions.

How to apply

Applicants must submit applications via a Google Form by 2026-09-21. Decisions are made on a rolling basis; no fee is charged. Local language proficiency (Hausa or dialects) is a bonus.

Good to know

• No explicit benefits (e.g., salary, housing) are stated in the source.
• The role is full-time, on-site, with relocation to Katsina State’s Funtua Zone required.
• Fraudulent offers are discouraged; NI-ABAE does not charge recruitment fees.