Safety And Security Officer

• The Safety and Security Officer will be responsible for monitoring the security environment, conducting risk assessments, maintaining security information, supporting incident reporting, coordinating movement planning and promoting compliance with established safety and security procedures. The role will also support emergency preparedness, access control, security briefings, staff awareness and the implementation of appropriate risk mitigation measures across the head office and relevant field locations.
• The successful candidate will work closely with the Country Director, Programme Managers, Human Resources, Logistics, field teams and other relevant personnel to ensure that security information is communicated promptly, movements are appropriately coordinated and staff understand their responsibilities for personal and organizational safety.
• The role requires sound judgment, strong observation, analytical and communication skills, confidentiality, attention to detail and the ability to respond calmly and appropriately to changing security conditions in a complex humanitarian environment.
• The Safety and Security Officer will contribute to organizational resilience by strengthening security awareness, improving preparedness, supporting informed operational decisions and promoting a responsible security culture that enables humanitarian and development activities to be conducted as safely as reasonably possible.
• This is an opportunity for a committed professional to strengthen LPF\'s security systems and support the safe, responsible and effective delivery of programmes for vulnerable and crisis-affected populations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Security Monitoring and Context Analysis

• Monitor the security environment in LPF\'s operational areas and provide timely updates on developments that may affect staff, assets, programme activities or organizational access.
• Gather and review relevant security information from credible sources, including local authorities, humanitarian coordination platforms, community contacts and other appropriate information channels.
• Monitor incidents, emerging threats, access constraints, civil disturbances, criminal activity and other developments relevant to LPF\'s operations.
• Prepare concise security updates, situation reports and advisories for management and relevant personnel.
• Identify changes in the operating environment that may require adjustments to staff movements, field activities or operational arrangements.
• Maintain an updated record of security incidents, contextual developments and relevant preventive measures.
• Verify security information through appropriate channels before communicating it as confirmed.
• Escalate significant security developments promptly to the designated management focal point.
• Support management in understanding the potential operational implications of changing security conditions.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling sensitive security information.

Security Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Support the identification, assessment and monitoring of safety and security risks affecting LPF personnel, offices, assets and programme activities.
• Conduct or coordinate security risk assessments for offices, field locations, proposed activities and planned movements, as assigned.
• Identify vulnerabilities relating to access control, physical security, communications, transportation, accommodation and staff movements.
• Recommend practical risk mitigation measures proportionate to identified threats and operational requirements.
• Support the development, review and implementation of security risk registers and action plans.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed security measures and follow up on outstanding corrective actions.
• Advise relevant personnel on security considerations affecting field visits, community engagement, distributions, assessments and other programme activities.
• Support the review of security arrangements when operating conditions or threat levels change.
• Ensure security recommendations are communicated clearly to the appropriate decision-makers.
• Escalate risks that exceed established thresholds or require management authorization.

Security Procedures and Compliance

• Support the implementation of LPF\'s safety and security policies, procedures, guidelines and applicable standard operating procedures.
• Assist in developing, reviewing and updating security procedures in line with organizational requirements and operational risks.
• Monitor compliance with approved movement procedures, access controls, incident reporting arrangements and other established security measures.
• Ensure personnel are informed of relevant security procedures and understand their responsibilities.
• Support the consistent application of security requirements across the head office and field locations.
• Identify gaps in existing procedures and recommend practical improvements.
• Maintain records of security briefings, assessments, inspections, incidents and corrective actions.
• Ensure security-related documentation is accurate, current and appropriately stored.
• Support management in communicating changes to security procedures and operational restrictions.
• Promote a culture in which safety and security considerations are integrated into routine planning and decision-making.

Staff Movement and Travel Security

• Coordinate the security aspects of official staff movements and field travel in accordance with approved procedures.
• Review planned movements against available security information, approved travel arrangements and relevant operational requirements.
• Ensure required movement notifications, travel authorizations, itineraries and check-in arrangements are completed before departure.
• Monitor approved field movements and follow up on missed check-ins or unexplained delays in accordance with established procedures.
• Coordinate with Logistics and designated drivers on route information, vehicle readiness, communications and other movement-related safety requirements.
• Provide relevant security updates and travel advisories to personnel before field movements.
• Advise management when security conditions may require movements to be delayed, modified, suspended or cancelled.
• Ensure movement records are maintained and updated in accordance with LPF procedures.
• Support contingency planning for travel disruptions, road incidents, access restrictions and other movement-related emergencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of travel plans and sensitive movement information, sharing it only with authorized personnel.

Office and Physical Security Management

• Support the implementation of appropriate physical security arrangements at LPF offices and other designated facilities.
• Conduct routine security inspections to identify weaknesses in access control, perimeter protection, lighting, locks, emergency exits and other relevant safety measures.
• Monitor visitor access procedures and ensure visitors are managed in accordance with established organizational arrangements.
• Support the maintenance of visitor registers, key-control records and other relevant access documentation.
• Report damaged security equipment, access-control weaknesses and other physical security concerns promptly.
• Coordinate with Administration and Logistics to address identified security maintenance needs.
• Support the review of office opening, closing and after-hours security procedures.
• Ensure emergency exits, assembly points and evacuation routes remain accessible and appropriately identified.
• Support the protection of organizational property, equipment, records and other sensitive assets.
• Recommend proportionate improvements to office security arrangements based on identified risks.

Incident Reporting and Response Coordination

• Receive, document and report safety and security incidents in accordance with LPF\'s reporting procedures.
• Ensure incident reports accurately capture relevant information, including the date, location, nature of the incident, immediate response and recommended follow-up actions.
• Promptly escalate serious incidents, threats, accidents and security concerns to the designated management focal point.
• Support the coordination of appropriate responses to incidents affecting staff, visitors, assets or programme operations.
• Maintain an incident register and track follow-up actions, corrective measures and outstanding concerns.
• Assist in gathering factual information for incident reviews, subject to authorization and confidentiality requirements.
• Identify recurring incident patterns and recommend preventive measures.
• Ensure sensitive incident information is handled discreetly and shared only with authorized personnel.
• Support the documentation of lessons learned following significant incidents.
• Ensure suspected safeguarding violations, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, fraud or other misconduct are reported through the appropriate organizational mechanisms rather than handled solely as routine security incidents.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Support the development, maintenance and communication of emergency response and contingency plans.
• Assist in preparing procedures for evacuation, relocation, medical emergencies, fire incidents, security lockdowns and other foreseeable emergencies.
• Ensure emergency contact lists, reporting channels and response arrangements are maintained and periodically reviewed.
• Support the identification and communication of assembly points, evacuation routes and other relevant emergency arrangements.
• Coordinate or support emergency drills and preparedness exercises as approved by management.
• Monitor the availability and condition of relevant emergency equipment and coordinate follow-up on identified gaps.
• Assist in the coordination of emergency communications and personnel accountability during incidents.
• Support the preparation of contingency arrangements for staff movements and programme continuity during periods of heightened risk.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and contribute to improvements in emergency procedures.
• Provide timely information to management to support appropriate decisions during emergencies.

Staff Security Awareness and Briefings

• Conduct security inductions and briefings for newly recruited personnel, visitors and other relevant individuals, as appropriate.
• Provide regular security updates to staff working in or travelling to areas with changing risk conditions.
• Support awareness sessions on personal safety, situational awareness, incident reporting, movement procedures and emergency response.
• Ensure personnel understand applicable check-in arrangements, emergency contacts and reporting responsibilities.
• Share practical safety guidance relevant to office work, field visits, travel and community engagement.
• Support the dissemination of approved security advisories and other operational safety information.
• Identify staff awareness gaps and recommend appropriate training or refresher briefings.
• Maintain records of security inductions, briefings, drills and other awareness activities.
• Promote responsible security behaviour and encourage timely reporting of hazards and concerns.
• Reinforce the importance of following approved procedures without creating unnecessary restrictions on programme activities.

Communications and Security Information Management

• Support the availability and effective use of approved communication channels for staff movements and emergency coordination.
• Maintain updated emergency contact lists and relevant communication records.
• Check the operational readiness of designated security communication equipment, where assigned.
• Ensure personnel understand how to communicate during routine movements and emergencies.
• Support the coordination of timely security information between the head office, field teams and designated management personnel.
• Maintain accurate logs of movement updates, security advisories and incident communications where required.
• Report communication failures or equipment problems that could affect staff safety.
• Support contingency arrangements for communication disruptions in remote or high-risk locations.
• Ensure security information is distributed through appropriate channels and protected from unauthorized disclosure.
• Coordinate with relevant personnel to ensure that security communications remain clear, timely and actionable.

Field Office and Programme Security Support

• Support field teams in identifying and addressing security risks associated with programme implementation.
• Provide security information and practical guidance for assessments, monitoring visits, community activities, distributions and other approved field operations.
• Support field offices in applying LPF security procedures and maintaining appropriate incident reporting arrangements.
• Coordinate with relevant programme and logistics personnel to review access constraints and movement requirements.
• Assist in assessing proposed field locations and activity sites for relevant safety and security considerations.
• Monitor operational constraints that may affect staff access, programme schedules or the safe delivery of assistance.
• Recommend appropriate adjustments to field arrangements based on available risk information.
• Support the preparation of security considerations for field activity planning and operational reviews.
• Encourage timely communication of security concerns by field personnel.
• Escalate significant risks that may require suspension, relocation or modification of activities to the designated decision-maker.

Liaison and Coordination

• Maintain appropriate professional contact with relevant humanitarian security networks, coordination forums, local authorities and other authorized stakeholders, as directed.
• Obtain and share relevant security information through appropriate and reliable channels.
• Support coordination with other humanitarian organizations on general security developments and access-related concerns where authorized.
• Participate in security coordination meetings and briefings as delegated.
• Communicate LPF\'s relevant security concerns and operational requirements through approved channels.
• Maintain records of relevant coordination meetings, advisories and agreed follow-up actions.
• Avoid making commitments or disclosing sensitive organizational information without appropriate authorization.
• Support management in maintaining constructive relationships with relevant security stakeholders.
• Ensure information obtained through coordination is assessed appropriately before being used for operational decisions.
• Provide management with concise updates on significant developments arising from security coordination.

Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Hazards

• Support the identification of workplace hazards and safety risks at offices, field locations and programme activity sites.
• Conduct or support routine safety inspections and document identified hazards.
• Monitor compliance with relevant workplace safety procedures and approved preventive measures.
• Support appropriate arrangements for fire prevention, electrical safety, safe storage and emergency evacuation.
• Ensure identified hazards are reported promptly and corrective actions are followed up.
• Coordinate with Administration, Logistics and other relevant personnel to address safety concerns.
• Support staff awareness of accident prevention, safe working practices and emergency procedures.
• Ensure workplace incidents, injuries and near misses are reported through established mechanisms.
• Support appropriate safety arrangements for official travel and field activities.
• Promote a safe working environment and encourage personnel to report hazards without fear of retaliation.

Security Equipment and Resource Management

• Support the identification of security equipment and resource requirements in line with approved risk assessments and operational needs.
• Monitor the availability and condition of assigned security equipment, emergency supplies and related resources.
• Coordinate requests for maintenance, repair or replacement through approved administrative and procurement procedures.
• Maintain relevant equipment inventories and inspection records where assigned.
• Ensure security equipment is used appropriately and in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Coordinate with Finance and Operations, Logistics and Procurement on approved security-related purchases and service requirements.
• Monitor the availability of emergency supplies and report deficiencies requiring management attention.
• Ensure equipment-related concerns that may affect staff safety are escalated promptly.
• Support appropriate storage, accountability and maintenance of assigned security resources.
• Promote cost-effective and responsible management of security-related resources.

Risk Documentation, Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare periodic security reports summarizing the operating environment, incidents, identified risks and recommended mitigation measures.
• Maintain updated records of security assessments, incident reports, movement information, inspections and related follow-up actions.
• Track implementation of security recommendations and report outstanding actions to the designated management focal point.
• Support periodic reviews of security procedures and contingency plans.
• Identify recurring weaknesses and recommend practical measures to strengthen organizational preparedness.
• Contribute to the development of security indicators and monitoring tools where required.
• Ensure reports distinguish verified information from unconfirmed reports or assessments.
• Maintain confidentiality and apply appropriate information-handling standards.
• Document lessons learned from security incidents, emergency exercises and operational changes.
• Support continuous improvement of LPF\'s safety and security systems.

Safeguarding, Confidentiality and Ethical Conduct

• Adhere to LPF\'s safeguarding, PSEA, child protection, Code of Conduct and other relevant organizational policies.
• Recognize and report suspected exploitation, abuse, harassment or other safeguarding concerns through established reporting channels.
• Respect the dignity, rights and confidentiality of staff, visitors, partners and affected populations.
• Ensure security procedures are applied fairly and do not involve discrimination, intimidation or abuse of authority.
• Handle incident reports, staff movements, access records and other sensitive information responsibly.
• Avoid unauthorized disclosure of security information that could expose personnel, communities or organizational operations to harm.
• Maintain impartiality and professional boundaries when interacting with staff, authorities, suppliers and community members.
• Report suspected fraud, corruption, misconduct or misuse of organizational resources through established mechanisms.
• Promote gender-sensitive, inclusive and respectful security practices.
• Demonstrate integrity, accountability, sound judgment and professionalism in all duties.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in relevant management, operational planning and security review meetings as required.
• Provide timely advice to the designated supervisor on security developments, identified risks and recommended preventive measures.
• Support organizational emergency preparedness, staff awareness and operational continuity initiatives.
• Maintain professional knowledge of humanitarian security practices and relevant safety standards.
• Perform other reasonable safety and security-related duties assigned by the Finance and Operations Manager or designated supervisor.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to:
• Timely security updates and advisories relevant to LPF\'s operating environment.
• Documented security risk assessments and practical risk mitigation measures.
• Updated security incident registers and timely reporting of significant incidents.
• Effective implementation of approved security procedures and movement coordination arrangements.
• Improved staff awareness of security risks, emergency contacts and reporting procedures.
• Updated emergency response and contingency arrangements.
• Routine office and field safety inspections with documented corrective actions.
• Effective monitoring of authorized staff movements and follow-up on missed check-ins.
• Accurate and confidential security documentation and communication records.
• Improved coordination between the head office, field teams and relevant security stakeholders.
• Timely identification and escalation of security threats and operational access constraints.
• Improved emergency preparedness and implementation of relevant lessons learned.
• Appropriate monitoring of safety and security equipment and resources.
• Effective follow-up on security recommendations and outstanding corrective actions.
• Consistent compliance with safeguarding, confidentiality and ethical conduct requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Security Management, Criminology, Risk Management, Disaster Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences or another relevant discipline.
• Relevant professional training or certification in security management, occupational safety, emergency preparedness, risk management or incident response is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in safety and security, risk management, emergency preparedness, security coordination or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience monitoring security developments and preparing incident reports, security updates or risk assessments.
• Experience supporting staff movement coordination, emergency procedures and implementation of safety and security protocols.
• Understanding of physical security, access control, incident reporting and workplace safety principles.
• Experience working with field teams and coordinating security information across multiple locations.
• Strong observation, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to remain calm, prioritize tasks and respond appropriately in stressful or rapidly changing situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant reporting tools.
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism and commitment to safeguarding and responsible conduct.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working with NGOs, INGOs, UN agencies or other humanitarian and development organizations.
• Experience working in conflict-affected, insecure or hard-to-reach environments, particularly in Northeast Nigeria.
• Familiarity with humanitarian security coordination mechanisms and context monitoring practices.
• Experience supporting security risk assessments, incident reviews and contingency planning.
• Experience conducting staff security briefings, inductions, awareness sessions and emergency drills.
• Experience coordinating field movements and monitoring operational access constraints.
• Familiarity with emergency response procedures, first aid, fire safety and evacuation planning.
• Experience supporting office security inspections, access control and asset protection.
• Knowledge of humanitarian principles, duty of care, safeguarding, PSEA and accountability to affected populations.
• Experience maintaining incident databases, security trackers, risk registers and reporting systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• The successful candidate should demonstrate:
• Security risk monitoring and situational awareness.
• Strong observation, analytical and incident assessment skills.
• Risk identification and practical mitigation planning.
• Excellent incident reporting and documentation.
• Emergency preparedness and response coordination.
• Staff movement and travel security coordination.
• Strong communication and information management skills.
• Sound judgment, discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to remain calm and make appropriate recommendations under pressure.
• Strong planning, organization and time management.
• Effective coordination with field teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and commitment to procedural compliance.
• Integrity, impartiality and professional conduct.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and respect for human rights.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational conditions.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement.