Safety & Security Assistant – Dikwa – Borno

Main Purpose As part of the INTERSOS Security Team, this role provides support in the implementation of INTERSOS security policies, procedures, and security plans within the program implementation areas. The position contributes to ensuring the safety and security of staff, assets, and operations while supporting the continuity of humanitarian programs.

Duty Station: Dikwa
Reporting to: Safety and Security Officer

Job Responsibility:
• Liaise with local authorities, INTERSOS staff and facilitate continuity of INTERSOS Programs
• Linking & networking with communities, individuals, organizations and to help ensure INTERSOS staff and assets’ security
• Ensure the project activities sites are safe for project implementation
• Ensures all project assets are safe at the field and project site
• Manage security guards at the project sites.
• Assist Security Officer in staff safety and security matters and act as a backup security focal point
• Ensure all vehicles are equipped with updated fire extinguishers, first aid kits and INTERSOS emergency numbers,
• Ensure all safety protocols and policies are implemented following the safety instructions.
• Coordinate staff movement in the field with coordination of Security officer or SFP at the field base offices
• Assist in implementing INTERSOS safety policies, protocols, and procedures under technical supervision.
• Update security communication trees and maintain staff contact information.
• Maintain relevant safety documentation, data and records for the areas of concern under technical guidance.
• Communicate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Contingency Plans (CP), threat assessments, and other safety policies for staff.
• Ensure that appropriate access controls are in place for At INTERSOS facilities.
• Support in the completion of Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs).
• Conduct briefings and context updates
• Report all security incidents to the security officer
• Tracking the location of INTERSOS safety assets including, but not limited to, communications