Field Security Associate (locally recruited)
$13,357,980–$13,357,980 year
On-siteOuagadougou, Centre, Burkina Faso
Job Summary
Monitor security issues in the field location and keep management abreast of risks while facilitating compliance with all security policies. Support the Security Management Team in advising staff on risks associated with work and the local environment, and on mitigation measures for day-to-day programme implementation. Inspect physical security of facilities, gather threat information, and recommend risk mitigation approaches consistent with established procedures. Review travel and movement requests, verify security protocols, and brief employees on emerging threats and the general security posture. Report emergency situations promptly and provide immediate practical guidance to affected staff in line with established procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma/other relevant professional training in security matters
- Minimum 3 years of security experience in UN/NGO/IGO Security Management
- Excellent written and oral French and English
- Good understanding of security risk management principles, including threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, mitigation planning, and the application of security policies and procedures in field settings
- Ability to monitor, analyse, and report on security developments in Niger
- Practical knowledge of safety and security procedures for field missions, staff movement, premises security, emergency preparedness, incident reporting, and crisis response
- Ability to draft clear and concise security advisories, incident reports, and other security-related correspondence in French and English
- Coordination and liaison skills, and ability to engage with local authorities, and community contacts
- Sound judgment and discretion in a complex operating environment
- Ability to remain calm, responsive, and solutions-oriented during emergencies or rapidly evolving security situations
- Good interpersonal and briefing skills, with the ability to promote security awareness and encourage compliance with security procedures among staff and consultants
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, cultural awareness, and ability to work effectively in a diverse and multicultural environment
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in using common office software and communication tools
- familiarity with security communication equipment, mapping tools, and incident-tracking systems
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