Field Security Officer

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.

Overview of position

The role of the Field Security Officer is to implement and manage duty of care of all staff in accordance with CTG's contracts & obligations.
The Field Security Officer (FSO) plays an advisory role, providing critical security insights to enable the Country Manager or Regional Director to make informed decisions regarding staff and asset safety. The FSO monitors security conditions, conducts risk assessments, and reports on potential threats, offering recommendations for risk mitigation. Through proactive communication and liaison with local authorities, the FSO ensures that safety measures are in place, helping leadership make timely and effective security-related decisions. 

Role objectives

Role Capabilities: 

·        Providing induction security training, security awareness training, and quarterly briefings to all staff in a timely fashion. New staff should be briefed within 48 hours of their start date.

·        Conducting background checks on all nationals as required

·        Reviewing and tracking trip reports (not movement requests)

·        Providing security advice to consultants for work-related issues

·        Advising on all CTG projects, staff and consultants on security incidents via WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram platforms and via email as agreed with Account Managers

·        Conducting analysis of concurrent security situations in the region and preparing monthly country wide security situation reports

·        Developing and maintaining relationships with like-minded Security Managers, UNDSS, Security representatives of other UN Agencies, INGOs, NGOs and other law enforcement security organisations in Nigeria

·        Maintaining a database of key security contacts and updating it regularly

·        Establishing an emergency call out procedure for each project so CTG can track and react to incidents swiftly

·        Deploying to locations to conduct safety and security reconnaissance ahead of consultants as requested by Account Managers

·        Responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, completing incidents reports and after-action reports

·        Providing security support to Account Managers on issues related to consultants

·        Preparing a weekly report each Monday for the Country Manager and Deputy Country Manager outlining the previous week’s work – number and types of ‘request for support’ calls received on duty phone; number of emails received on FSO email; number of           meetings attended outside of office; number and type of support provided to CTG managers etc.

·        Participating in the preparation and operationalization of Country Security Plans, SOPs, etc

·        Completing other tasks as directed by the Senior Field Security Officer and Country Manager and his/her delegate

Duty of Care: 

·        Liaising closely with the CTG Nigeria's security & risk management team to ensure CTG's high standard of duty of care is consistently applied.

·        Liaising closely with UN security representatives in Maiduguri for IOM, UNICEF and UNDSS as well as other INGOs and NGOs operating in the region

·        Ensuring all staff operate in compliance with company policies, procedures, report infractions without delay to the Senior Field Security Officer and keeping the Country Manager in cc on all emails.

Project reporting

• This role reports to the Country Operations Manager. 

Key competencies

• Education: University degree or equivalent qualification security management, international relations, risk management, or a related field. 

• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in a field security role preferably in high-risk or conflict zones. 

• Languages: Fluent in English 

• Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of security protocols, risk assessment, and incident management, including the understanding of local security dynamics and cultural sensitivities in the deployment area. 

• Ability to conduct security assessments and develop effective mitigation measures. 

• Ability to prepare detailed reports, provide clear advisories, and liaise effectively with local authorities, staff, and consultants. 

• Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations. 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to assess security threats and provide recommendations. 

• Travel Requirements: This role requires travel to field locations, including remote or challenging environments. The role will as well require flexibility to work irregular hours and provide support in emergency situations, including weekends and holiday

Team management

• This role has no team management responsibilities. 

Further information

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Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.