Safety and Security Consultant at Heifer International

Heifer International is an international development organization dedicated to improving food security and income opportunities for rural families while promoting sound stewardship of natural resources. As a private, non-governmental organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Heifer has created lasting change for farming households in over 125 countries across Latin America, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe for over 70 years.

Heifer International does so much more than put food in the mouths of hungry people. Heifer helps people feed themselves. The goal of every Heifer project is sustainability – project partners achieving self-reliance. And year after year, as partner families Pass on the Gift of knowledge and one or more of their animals’ offspring to others in need, they become links in a network of hope, dignity and self-reliance that helps hundreds of others care for themselves.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety and Security Consultant

Job ID: 813
Location: Abuja
Category: Program / Project Support
Duration: 12 months renewable contract

Objective

• The Consultant will assist in the development of security and safety policy and protocols for program operations in Nigeria; keeping program teams informed with up-to-date local information that affects security and safety procedures and day-to-day operations.
• Additionally, s/he will be responsible for supporting security operations in the field.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Consultant shall work under the guidance of the Country Director and will undertake the following task:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments/studies on security infrastructure and operations as well as workplace safety
• Maintain strategic relationships with key government ministries and the Nigerian security sector, including developing relationships with local security professionals, NGO/IP security managers, and security forces for the purpose of enhancing intelligence-gathering capabilities and support networks
• Develop and guide the adoption of appropriate safety and security policies and standards, as well as standard operating procedures (SOPs), tools and templates for the effective implementation of developed policies and standards
• Contribute to the overall management of safety and security, including but not limited to the production of plans and budgets; participation in security threat assessment and the production of regular security advisories; as well as the organization of regular meetings on safety and security.
• Provide expert guidance, advice and support in terms of overall safety and security
• Provide guidance and lead efforts to create a safe work environment, as well as develop and implement safety training and awareness activities for all staff
• Provide daily & weekly security updates on incidents, trends and risk mitigation
• Monitor the local environment in the areas of operation and recommend changes in security posture when necessary
• Develop a security risk mitigation plan for identified risks associated in the areas of operation
• Identify existing security coordination platforms in the areas of operation (especially those used by existing donor agencies), their membership, and requirements for Heifer International to be accepted as a member
• Perform all other duties on safety and security as may be required.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent in Criminology or Criminal Justice, Political Science, Homeland Security, Security Administration or related field.
• Typically requires 10 years of working with law enforcement/ in a Security function coupled with experience working with international donors, INGOs, or other humanitarian security experience directly related to Nigeria or West Africa
• Demonstrated experience in implementing security strategies, policies, procedures and standards.
• Must be proficient in producing and presenting security reports and briefings using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint Presentations.
• Demonstrated good understanding of the security context in Nigeria.
• Proven expertise in Nigerian security issues, including current threat environment, security policy, key actors, risk assessment, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to produce security deliverables and documentation, such as security risk assessments, site assessments, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and briefing documents.

Deadline: 15th December, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Submission Requirements

• Interested consultants legally eligible to implement this assignment are requested to submit the following information:

Technical Proposal (not to exceed 5 pages):

• A detailed methodology on how the assignment will be conducted
• Proposed daily Consultancy fee
• Organization overview highlighting related assignments completed with client name, contact person and mobile number
• A clear and comprehensive work plan (draft), outlining the major activities and time schedule
• Technical capacity statement
• At least three references of other clients for which similar assignments were undertaken with contact information for each

CV (not to exceed 5 pages):

• Highlighting related assignments completed, and roles in the completed assignment
• A summary of previous assignments undertaken within the last 3 years

Note

• Submissions must be in English and typed single-spaced using Times New Roman font size 12, with a complete set of appendices/attachments as applicable.
• Proposals received after the submission deadline will not be considered.
• Applicants are responsible to ensure their proposals are submitted according to the instructions stated herein.
• Heifer retains the right to terminate this RFP or modify the requirements upon notification to the Offerors.
• This call does not represent a commitment to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a response to this RFP, or to procure or to contract for services or supplies.
• Heifer reserves the right to fund any or none of the applications submitted and reserves the right to accept or reject in its entirety and absolute discretion any proposal received.
• Applicants must be legally permitted to operate within Nigeria and comply with local applicable legislation, including but not limited to labor law, financial requirements, taxes, covid-19 protocols, etc.