SAFETY & SECURITY OFFICER

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POSITION DESCRIPTION: Location: Damaturu, with responsibilities for Gujiba, Gulani, and Tarmuwa, with possible travel to other locations as required. Position Status: Full-time: Salary Level: 4: Current Team Member : N/A: ABOUT MERCY CORPS: Mercy Corps Nigeria implements a variety of programs with the ultimate goal of building productive, secure, and just communities. The organization’s programs are implemented in twelve states, mainly in North West and North East Nigeria, and Lagos. Our work covers the following sectors: economic development, livelihoods/food security, adolescent girls & boys’ empowerment, financial resilience, conflict mitigation, and humanitarian response. Common themes include community engagement, inclusive development, gender, and working in partnership with local government, the private sector, and civil society actors GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Senior Safety & Security Officer, the Safety and Security Officer will be responsible for the security analysis and strategic planning support required by the team within the geographical locale in which operations are situated. The Liaison & Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring security protoco...