Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the authority of the Local Emergency Response Manager, with a doted technical reporting
to the Country Security Advisor; the Security Coordinator will be responsible for the development
and implementation of security policies, guidelines and procedures in order to ensure the security
of all Plan staff, property and operations. This will involve, but is not limited to: promoting a culture
of security; security incident reporting; security guard oversight and management; monitoring and
analysing the security situation in relation to the Nigerian Refugee and IDPs response in the Far
North region of Cameroon, promulgating and maintaining Security related Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs). The scope of responsibility is for both Maroua Emergency Unit and all
authorized visitors and include:
• Conduct site security surveys for offices, accommodations, work sites, etc.
• Make contingency plans for hibernation, relocation and evacuation.
• Manage travel security for all staff.
• Support and advise senior management throughout the emergency
• Where necessary, provide security and medical training to incoming staff.

Identify gender-specific threats and risks, and develop appropriate guidance to mitigate
these.
• Work with the Logistics & Procurement team to equip all premises with first aid kits in case
of sexual violence
• Ensure the necessary security assessments have been conducted in order to identify all
direct and indirect threats to Plan International’s staff, programmes and properties. Identify
mitigation measures to reduce the threats to acceptable levels
• Ensure SOPs and security plans are in place that reflect the mitigation measures mentioned
above, and ensure Plan International’s organisational safety and security responsibilities are
met.
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of the security situation to ensure that these plans remain
sufficient.
• Ensure staff are aware of incident reporting requirements, and management is familiar with
the Crisis Management Protocol
• Ensure all incidents are recorded and reported in a timely manner, and reviewed as needed
so that lessons learned can be incorporated into security plans and procedures.
• Ensure all relevant security information networks have been identified, at international,
national and field levels, with the aim of implementing a strong and efficient informationgathering system. Networking levels may include governments, UN agencies, INGOs,
NGO/CSOs, local communities, local security forces, think tanks, etc
• Provide on a weekly basis a report on the security alert
• Co-lead the Security Review Team (SRT) with L-ERM or designate and host meetings of the
SRT on at least a monthly basis sharing relevant points (minutes) with the CO security
advisor
• Perform other Security related duties as the need arises and/or as defined.
Dealing with Problems:
• Complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking
required to solve them.
• The job requires intense interventions on the field, in areas often at risk. This requires
prudence, vigilance and respect for compliance with security instructions on the part of the
staff.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge
• Bachelor Degree in Security or any related field;
• Demonstrable knowledge and practical work experience, preferably with non-profit or NGO
within international humanitarian assistance programs, with proven capabilities in planning,
organizing and executing security operations in the field;
• At least 3-5 years’ experience of security, and safety management or similar capacity;
• Good understanding of Cameroon security related issues and their relations to Plan’s
context;
• Experience in conducting participatory risk assessments and preparing situational analyses,
including the analysis of factors from both the internal and external environments, identifying
crucial risks that have to be addressed, setting objectives and developing plans of action

Good communication skills (written and verbal) both in French and English language in order
to present and garner information quickly and clearly to a variety of audiences
Skills
• Team player
• Background in complex emergencies situation analysis, needs assessments and response
planning and management;
• Good knowledge and understanding of humanitarian principles and standard (SPHEERE…)
and Red Cross Codes of Conduct;
• Proven capacity to facilitate trainings, coach staff and provide advisory to the staff and visitor;
• Ability to network with grassroots structures;
Behaviours:
• Commitment and adherence to humanitarian values and standards,
• Aware of own strengths, weaknesses and pro-active in using feedback and self-development
• Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to PLAN’s core values
and humanitarian principles
• Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to
gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural
contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate selfassessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts.
• Preparedness to live and work in uncertain security environments.