Safety and Security Officer

Role: Full Time Contract Duration: 2 Years (with potential for renewal) Location: Abuja, Nigeria Deadline for submission: 31st August 2026 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. About Us Founded in 1992, Nutrition International is a global organization dedicated to delivering proven nutrition interventions to those who need them most. Working in partnership with countries, donors and implementers, our experts conduct cutting-edge nutrition research, support critical policy formulation, and integrate nutrition into broader development programs. In more than 60 countries, primarily in Asia and Africa, Nutrition International nourishes people to nourish life. For more than 30 years now, Nutrition International has focused on delivering low-cost, high-impact, nutrition interventions to people in need, driven by our mission to achieve a world where everyone, everywhere, is free from malnutrition and able to reach their full potential. Nutrition International’s work is guided by a dedicated and talented team of experts working globally, regionally and within countries to end malnutrition worldwide. About the Role Nutrition International Nigeria will support the Nigerian government in target states through implementation of the following project: "VAS for Boosting Child Survival in Northern Nigeria". The project will provide financial and technical support in the planning and delivery of Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week (MNCHW) activities. It will focus on coordinating MNCHW campaigns to increase access to essential services for mothers and children, while also ensuring follow-up and post-campaign support to sustain impact. Through these efforts, we will strengthen state-level health delivery and improve community uptake of key health interventions. In line with Nutrition International's strategic objectives in Africa, and, in partnership with key stakeholders in Nigeria, Nutrition International is seeking a qualified Safety & Security Officer who will support the safe and effective delivery of operations by providing contextual security analysis, movement advice, incident response support and practical security risk guidance. The Safety & Security Officer will monitor the operating environment, assesses the impact of safety & security developments on activities, support informed decision-making and contribute to the organization's Duty of Care through timely advice, coordination and field-based security support. While hosted by the Country Office, the Safety & Security Officer will work collaboratively and seamlessly with the Manager, Global Safety & Security to ensure a cohesive understanding and operationalization of safety & security within the Country Office. This position is conditional upon receipt of funding. While the organization is proceeding with recruitment in anticipation of project implementation, appointment to the role will only be confirmed once funding has been secured. The organization reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the recruitment process if funding is not finalized. Key Responsibilities Risk Analysis and Context Monitoring Monitor and analyse security developments in Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Kano and Katsina, including armed group activity, criminality, civil unrest, access constraints and local security trends. Identify emerging risks, movement restrictions and changes in the operating environment; provide clear recommendations to inform planning, access decisions and operational posture. Maintain and update incident databases, security risk analysis tools and security reporting frameworks in line with the organization's Security Management Framework. Produce regular security reports (e.g. weekly/monthly updates, incident summaries, analytical notes) focused on operational implications, key risks and required actions. Contribute to formal threat assessments and contextual analyses for ongoing and