Safety and Security Officer

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.

• Conduct regular security risk assessments across project locations, including schools and community learning centers.
• Monitor and analyze security trends (conflict, crime, community tensions) in Northwest Nigeria.
• Develop and update Security Risk Assessments (SRAs), contingency plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Provide timely security updates, advisories, and incident reports to project leadership.
• Ensure safe movement of staff through route planning, movement tracking, and journey management protocols.
• Conduct security briefings and debriefings for staff, visitors, and partners.
• Support safe access to hard-to-reach communities, especially for outreach to out-of-school children.
• Oversee security arrangements for field missions, trainings, and school-based activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture among staff and partners.
• Deliver regular safety and security trainings (e.g., personal safety, first aid awareness, incident reporting).
• Ensure staff understand and comply with organizational security policies.
• Provide guidance on stress management and psychosocial safety in high-risk contexts.
• Work closely with protection teams to ensure safeguarding and “do no harm” principles are upheld.
• Establish and maintain an incident reporting and tracking system.
• Lead initial response to security incidents and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
• Liaise with relevant authorities, community leaders, and security actors when necessary.
• Support investigations into security incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Build and maintain relationships with local communities, leaders, and stakeholders to enhance acceptance and access.
• Conduct context-sensitive conflict analysis to inform project implementation.
• Support negotiation of humanitarian access where needed.
• Advise on safe community engagement strategies to improve enrolment and retention.
• Ensure security of offices,and project assets.
• Monitor compliance with safety standards in WASH facilities and temporary learning spaces.
• Supervise guards and ensure effective access control systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, Social Sciences, International relations,or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Relevant security certifications are an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in security management, preferably in humanitarian or NGO settings.
• Experience working in Northwest Nigeria or similar high-risk environments is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Education in Emergencies, WASH, and protection programming.
• Experience in providing support to local partners or working with donor organizations.
• Fluency in oral and written communication skills; particularly in English language is a must. Knowledge of local language(s) is an advantage.
• Familiarity with ECHO guidelines, Sphere Standards, and humanitarian principles is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple/conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and good report writing skills.
• Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment.
• Must be proactive, seeking to do things differently, and to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
• Ability and willingness to learn and travel frequently to project locations.
• Able to work independently, and as a member of a team.
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of CBM.

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organization in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in Nigeria.
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit