Overview Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is an international non-governmental organization working with countries and communities to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by building strong, resilient, and sustainable health systems in 150 countries around the world. MSH partners with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and thousands of health workers to implement locally led solutions that expand access to medicines and services, improve quality of care, help prevent and control epidemics, support inspiring leadership and transparent governance, and foster informed, empowered, and healthier communities. MSH has a sub recipient agreement with Catholic Relief Services for the implementation of the Global Fund Malaria Grant (2021 to 2023) in Nigeria, to implement the grant in 11 states, including implementation of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) in 2 states, Taraba and Katsina States. As part of the pre-SMC implementation activities, MSH seeks to engage a Security Consultant to visit the two (2) states and conduct a baseline security profile. H/She will engage with requisite state security personnel, conduct field visits to select locations within the consultancy period. The ideal Candidate shall have previous service experience in the Military (Army, Navy or Air force), Para-military (Police or Civil Defense) or DSS. He/She will have essential skills working in complex or security challenged environments and should also have considerable experience providing similar consultancy in the past. 2 Security Consultants are needed, 1 for each state. Please indicate your choice of location on your CV. Responsibilities To determine and document the security profile of all LGAs in Katsina State and the nine LGAs selected for SMC implementation in Taraba State To identify existing security coordination platforms in the states (especially those used by existing donor agencies), their membership and requirements for MSH being accepted as a member. To identify and establish contacts with security structures in the states (formal and informal), community or state established and provide recommendations on how these structures can support the SMC campaigns. To make recommendation on security infrastructures / equipment / tools needed by MSH, their costs and process of engagement To assess the risk of program implementation in the 2 states, their LGAs and communities To map high risk and low risk LGAs in the two states To develop a security risk mitigation plan for identified risks associated with MSH’s operations in Katsina and Taraba States. To determine and document the security profile of all LGAs in Katsina State and the nine LGAs selected for SMC implementation in Taraba State To identify existing security coordination platforms in the states (especially those used by existing donor agencies), their membership and requirements for MSH being accepted as a member. To identify and establish contacts with security structures in the states (formal and informal), community or state established and provide recommendations on how these structures can support the SMC campaigns. To make recommendation on security infrastructures / equipment / tools needed by MSH, their costs and process of engagement To assess the risk of program implementation in the 2 states, their LGAs and communities To map high risk and low risk LGAs in the two states To develop a security risk mitigation plan for identified risks associated with MSH’s operations in Katsina and Taraba States. To make recommendations for modification of campaign strategy (if necessary), based on findings from the security assessment. To map and document security compromised communities in the states as part of the overall assessment report. Qualifications The Security Consultant will be a security management expert with experience in security assessments and risk mitigation planning. Other requirements include: Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the context of a complex and challenging operating environment. Demonstrable experience in security assessment/evaluation. Experience in report writing and communicating with stakeholders. Good understanding of what is feasible in highly resource-constrained and security challenged environments MSH is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, religion, creed, citizenship, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability unrelated to job requirements. MSH will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran and disability status. In compliance with U.S. Department of Labor Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act, MSH has developed and maintains an affirmative action program and plan. 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