International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recruitment in Abuja for Cooperation Field Officers
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Since its creation
in 1863, the ICRC's sole objective has been to ensure protection and
assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. It does so through
its direct action around the world, as well as by encouraging the
development of
international humanitarian law (IHL) and promoting
respect for it by governments and all weapon bearers. Its story is about
the development of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the
Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Delegation in
Abuja, is looking for qualified candidates to fill the vacant position
of:
Job Title: Cooperation Field Officer
Location: Abuja
Main Responsibilities
- Advise Coop delegate on capacity building and other issues of
the branches and support processes of branch development to enhance
sustainability to carry out own projects.
- Provide training support to EFAT, CFAT and other NRCS workshops
at branch levels ensuring incorporation of Safer Access in collaboration
with Coop Assistant and NRCS HQ
- Maintain close contact with respective branch secretaries and
ensures that the link with NRCS Headquarters is strengthened and
maintained
- Support the branches to establish volunteer database.
- Support branch secretaries to draw up plans of action.
- Contribute to the implementation of Cooperation Framework
Agreement annexes relating to general support and Emergency Preparedness
& Response of NRCS.
- Closely monitor financial processes including transfer of funds
and financial reporting/retirement as well as coaching on finance
management with Coop Assistant
- Carry out field monitoring missions with clear terms of reference jointly with NRCS appointed representative
Required Qualification and Experience
- University degree in Project Management or equivalent field
- Good analytical skills
- Awareness o the socio-political environment
- Good team spirit
- 4 years work experience in a similar field
- Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa Language
- Excellent computer skills
Personal Requirements
- Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
- Sound empathy when dealing with people/beneficiaries
- Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes
- Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedures.
- Ability to work independently and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
- Team-wort oriented with sound communication skills
- Punctual, reliable, confirmed organisational skills
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should please submit their
application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma)
to:
Administrator ICRC,
Delegation Abuja,
No 31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama,
Abuja.
Note:
- Please clearly indicate "Cooperation Field Officer" on the envelope.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- The ICRC is an impartial, neutral, and independent international humanitarian organization.
Application Deadline 24th April, 2015.