Safety, Security and Risk Advisor

(Deadline: 23 January 2023)

Seefar is seeking an experienced Safety, Security and Risk Advisor (consultant) to support in the implementation of its Regional Programme on Migration and Development for West Africa and the Sahel in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire. The aim of the programme is to contribute to combat labour exploitation and improve migrant outcomes through ethical recruitment.

Candidates should have proven experience and expertise in safety, security and risk management. They should meet the minimum requirements described below and have the ability to travel to West African countries.

Salary: USD 5,500 for the duration of the consultancy contract

Job Description

We are a social enterprise with a mission to work with vulnerable people to build a better future. We specialise in justice, migration and social inclusion. Our expertise is in strategic communications, counselling, consulting, monitoring and evaluation, and research. We work in East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, East Africa, North Africa, the Sahel and Europe. For more information about us, please visit http://seefar.org/about-us.

Seefar has a track record for delivering research, consulting, program design and evaluations and strategic communications projects in a number of countries, including on migration and human trafficking issues.

The purpose of this role is to develop the risk mitigation plan, security plans, security training modules and monitoring strategy to support Seefar’s Regional Programme on Migration and Development for West Africa and the Sahel. The role demands a mature, intrinsically motivated person with extensive experience working in West Africa and the Sahel.

Deliverables and Timeline

The assignment will commence on or around February 2022 and is expected to be completed within 31 days of the contract signing.

Deliverable	Timeline
First set of products: A risk register for the programme in adherence with Seefar’s risk register guidelines. The register shall include prevention and mitigation measures for all identified risks. The residual risks are defined and justified in relation to the programme criticality.	5 days after contract signing
Second set of products: Recommendations of steps to be taken to strengthen the programme security.Draft comprehensive security plans including detailed steps to be taken in case of an emergency.Draft a monitoring strategy to ensure the security plans are respected and can be continuously improved.Draft a security training package, including a powerpoint presentation and training manual, that the programme staff can deliver to the project beneficiaries upon enrollment.	15 days after contract signing
Third set of products: Final security plans including detailed steps to be taken in case of an emergency. Final monitoring strategy to ensure the security plans are respected and can be continuously improved. Final security training package, including a powerpoint presentation and training manual, that the programme staff can deliver to the project beneficiaries upon enrollment.	30 days after contract signing
Fourth set of products: Training of trainers for Programme Managers and key project staff, to prepare them to deliver the security training to the project beneficiaries.	31 days after contract signing

An Excellent Candidate

To excel in this role, you will need:

A strong understanding of the current socio-political and security context in West Africa and the Sahel (including in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire)
Fluency in written and verbal English. French language skills are highly desirable.
At least 7 years experience working in the security field, with demonstrated experience in:
- Developing risk registers and security plans for organisations based in West Africa and the Sahel.
- Designing and implementing security training for programme beneficiaries.
Have the ability to travel in the region (including to/within Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire).
A network of credible security resources based in Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire.

To Apply for this Role

On or before 23 January 2023, complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply” button below.

Before you start, you should do the following:

Confirm you meet these minimum requirements:

A strong understanding of the current socio-political and security context in West Africa and the Sahel
Fluency in written and verbal English.
At least 7 years experience working in the security field, a minimum of 2 years experience in West Africa and the Sahel and demonstrated experience in:
- Developing risk registers and security plans for organisations based in the region.
- Designing and implementing security training for programme beneficiaries.
Have the ability to travel to country programmes (Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire).