Field Security Officer (Locally recruited)

The International Development Law Organization (IDLO) enables governments, empowers people, and strengthens institutions to realize justice and promote peace and sustainable development. IDLO is the only global intergovernmental organization exclusively devoted to promoting the rule of law and access to justice.

Organizational context

The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Lead, and with technical direction from the Regional Security Officer (RSO), the Field Security Officer (FSO) oversees security risk management for IDLO personnel, premises, assets and programmes in the designated IDLO Office, ensuring that the appropriate measures and policies are in place and that emerging security and safety issues are responsively addressed.
The FSO monitors security issues in the assigned field location and ensures IDLO personnel are provided with all necessary security training and support. The incumbent further facilitates compliance with respect to all security policies, procedures, and practices, and advises on all necessary IDLO security directives/instructions.

Summary of key functions:
1.Directly oversee security infrastructure and daily operations in Niger country office;
2.Review security procedures and guidelines and ensure that they are in line with the IDLO Security Policy and the in-country Security Risk Assessment(s) and recommend changes in order to sustain effectiveness;
3.Assess program strategies in terms of exposure and risk and determine the appropriate risk mitigation measures;
4.Advise SMT in-country and IDLO personnel of risks associated with the work and with the local environment, and on mitigation measures in order to develop a culture of security;
5.Advise RSO Sahel of security risk management developments in country in order to facilitate his/her clear understanding of country and regional security issues;
6.Build networks with security representatives of other organizations, including the United Nations, security providers, diplomatic services, and local government security forces in order to ensure that a support infrastructure is in place to respond to emergencies and anticipate emerging security issues;

Results Expected
1. Directly oversee security infrastructure and daily operations in the Niger country office;
• Establish and update security procedures and plans, ensuring adaptation to the local security environment to mitigate risks to IDLO in the implementation of organization’s work in line with the IDLO Security Policy ;
• Identify threats and advise IDLO personnel on risks associated with projects (and movement) in the locality to establish heightened awareness and uniform compliance to strengthen a culture of security in the country office;
• Build IDLO personnel capacities related to security and safety, and risk mitigation.
2. Review security procedures and guidelines and ensure that they are in line with the Security Policy and the in-country Security Risk Assessment(s) and recommend changes in order to sustain effectiveness;
3. Assess program design in terms of exposure, threats and risk and determine the appropriate risk mitigation measures;
• Provide advice to SMT in-country and direct field security personnel to ensure that IDLO security procedures and plans arein line with the IDLO Security Policy and practices appropriately support the Organization’s field operational program priorities;
• Advise SMT in-country and program personnel of the assessments of security risks and of the development of security planning to mitigate assessed threats in IDLO’s operations;
• Advise SMT in-country and IDLO personnel of risks associated with the work and with the local environment, and on mitigation measures in order to develop a culture of security;
4. Advise RSO Sahel of security risk management developments in country in order to facilitate his/her clear understanding of country and regional security issues;
5. Build networks with security representatives of other organizations, including the United Nations, security providers, diplomatic services, and local government security forces in order to ensure that a support infrastructure is in place to respond emergencies and anticipate emerging security issues;

Impact of Results

In coordination with the Security Management Team (SMT) Niger, and in collaboration with the RSO and SA, the incumbent will proactively manage risk to facilitate IDLO’s work in promoting the Rule of Law.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Actively develops and leverages a productive network of client relationships (external or internal) to anticipate business needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Proficient use of other ICT software and internet software.
• Shares unclassified information, contributes, encourages and motivates others to become involved in team activities. Provides constructive feedback and willingly helps others. Contributes to a fair environment that fosters collaboration and cooperation. Works effectively across and within IDLO organizational boundaries.
• Acts as a role model and offers guidance to colleagues. Take initiative to share knowledge, experiences and information with others. Accepts and gives constructive feedback (up, down and across) to develop and motivate others.
• Proven ability to see through tasks set and deliver results.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability and willingness to travel to the region, if required.
• Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate. Self-motivated and dynamic with a willingness and ability to use initiative to assist the organization to achieve its objectives;

Recruitment qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience in UN/NGO/IGO Security Management.
Language Requirements: Excellent spoken and written knowledge in French and English is required.

For this locally recruited professional position, IDLO shall offer the selected candidate an Affiliate local contract until 31 December 2025, subject to funding availability. IDLO shall offer a yearly basic salary of FCFA  (XOF) 14,586,434 and a benefits package including medical insurance (for the employee only), and leave entitlements in accordance with IDLO Employee Regulations and Rules.

IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.

IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature; or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.

In the interest of making most effective use of resources, only short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.