Humanitarian Access and Security Coordinator

About : Action contre la Faim

Created in 1979, Action contre la Faim is a non-governmental organization that fights against hunger. Its charter of humanitarian principals- independence, neutrality, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism, transparency – has been part of its identity for 45 years. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection and treatment of under-nutrition, particularly during and after emergency situations linked to conflicts or natural disasters. Action contre la Faim focuses its actions on 7 main areas of expertise: Nutrition and Health – Mental Health, Psychosocial Support – Food Security and Livelihoods – Water, Sanitation and Hygiene – Advocacy – Climate – Research. In 2023, Action contre la Faim provided aid to 21 million people in nearly 60 countries worldwide. www.actioncontrelafaim.org

Mission :

Under the supervision of the Country Director, your primary responsibility is to ensure the security and safety of staff, activities, and facilities. As a key advisor to the management teams, you will provide technical expertise in context analysis, risk mitigation, strategy implementation, and problem-solving.
More precisely, you will be responsible for the following missions:
Provide technical support to the Country Director on all policies, procedures, guidelines, and planning related to staff safety, operational security, and program continuity.
Collaboratively evaluate, review, and support updates to the Security Risk Analysis (SRA) and associated Security Management Plans (SMPs) for ACF Nigeria.
Ensure compliance with ACF’s Security Management Framework (SMF), including gender-sensitive security components.
Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, INGOs, UN agencies, and other key stakeholders in Nigeria.
Promote awareness and acceptance of ACF’s mission and operations within the areas of intervention.
Identify, establish, and manage appropriate measures to ensure the safety of ACF facilities.
Manage and implement a capacity-building plan for the Safety and Security team, including tailored training methods.
Ensure the regular training of ACF staff, stakeholders, and counterparts on safety and security measures.

Start date : ASAP

Profile :

You hold a master’s degree in Security, International Relations, or a related field, with at least 5 years of experience in Humanitarian Program Management and/or Logistics roles in volatile and high-stress environments.
You have proven expertise in planning, organizing, and executing humanitarian security operations, with a strong understanding of humanitarian principles, the NGO code of conduct, and the specific roles tied to NGO field and operational contexts.
Your skillset includes excellent analytical, critical thinking, and reporting abilities, combined with strong communication skills. You possess a solid understanding of local, regional, national, and international safety and security policies.
You also have a strong background in leadership and team development
Knowledge of communications technology including satellite communications and cellular mediums is an advantage.
Fluency in English (both verbal and written) is essential for this role.

Conditions d’emploi

12 months fixed term contract under French legislation or Nigerian Labor law.

For international candidates :

Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968euros upon experience, including 13th month
Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens:16% of the gross monthly salary and 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract
Monthly per diem and living allowance: 837euros net, field paid. Monthly country allowance: 450euros
Child allowance: 1500euros per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000euros/year)
Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs
Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees
Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity)
Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 euros for each RnR period

For national candidates :

Basic Salary: 1721 USD per month
Your monthly salary will continue to be paid in Naira, calculated based on the reference of ACF official exchange rate (SAGA) for the previous month.
Living conditions allowance: 141 USD per month
Leave allowance: 10% of basic salary per month
Pension: Employer contribution 10%, Employee contribution 8%
Annual leave: 2 days per month
Private medical insurance and life insurance: Provided by the organization
Relocation Allowance: 130 USD