Safety & Security Officer
Location
Funtua Zone, Niger State, Nigeria
Closing Date
13 October 2026
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Position Description & Requirements
JOB DESCRIPTION SNIPPET:
New Incentives is recruiting a Safety & Security Officer to monitor and manage safety and security risks across its operational locations, conduct security assessments, support incident management and provide timely security updates to field teams and stakeholders.
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Description & Requirements
ABOUT NEW INCENTIVES:
New Incentives – All Babies Are Equal Initiative (NI-ABAE) is an evidence-based organisation focused on increasing childhood vaccination rates through incentive-based programmes. The organisation operates extensively in Nigeria and works to improve access to life-saving health interventions.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Safety & Security Officer will support New Incentives by monitoring and managing safety and security risks across operational locations. The role involves conducting security assessments, ensuring compliance with security procedures, monitoring incidents, maintaining communication with field teams and stakeholders, and supporting safe programme implementation.
The successful candidate should have at least two years of experience in a similar NGO or humanitarian security role and should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with frequent field visits and short-notice assignments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain regular communication with Field Managers and Field Officers regarding security conditions and operational risks.
Contact high- and medium-risk clinics regularly to obtain security updates and prioritise locations requiring closer monitoring.
Follow up with Field Officers to confirm that security advisories have been received and understood.
Document relevant security reports from staff and communicate significant issues to the Security Manager.
Confirm and follow up on security incidents reported by staff.
Communicate directly with stakeholders, security networks and community gatekeepers to obtain timely security updates.
Use clinic schedules to contact relevant stakeholders before scheduled field activities.
Prioritise communication with high- and medium-risk clinics and locations where heightened security concerns have been identified.
Share information indicating increased risks to staff with the appropriate security management personnel.
Support security arrangements for expatriate visits to Nigeria as assigned by senior security management.
Review reported low-risk security incidents and contact staff involved to obtain additional information and clarify the circumstances surrounding incidents.
Provide recommendations and assign appropriate follow-up actions to relevant Field Managers when required.
Escalate significant or critical incidents to the appropriate level of security management.
Prepare security reports documenting incidents, assessments, identified risks and actions taken.
Track and confirm that appropriate actions have been implemented following reported incidents or security concerns.
Ensure important security information is communicated promptly to relevant managers.
Assist the Security Manager and Assistant Security Manager in conducting security assessments of operational clinics and LGAs through field visits and information gathering.
Conduct security assessments of facilities including hotels, training venues and other operational locations, as well as car-hire vendors.
Accompany or shadow Field Officers during clinic visits to assess compliance with security measures and identify gaps requiring additional support or training.
Contribute to security training decisions and delivery based on findings from field assessments.
Take initial action during security incidents and promptly report incidents to the Assistant Security Manager and Security Manager.
Escalate critical incidents directly to the Security Director when required.
Perform delegated responsibilities during critical incident management under the guidance of the Security Manager.
REQUIREMENTS:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official New Incentives recruitment page. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply before the stated deadline because the recruitment process may progress before the closing date.
New Incentives does not charge applicants any fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
DEADLINE:
13 October 2026
Source verification: New Incentives official careers page.