Monitoring and Reporting Officers at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring and Reporting Officer

Location: Abuja

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing the accountability risk management monitoring of all EcoSec programmes in Nigeria
• Analyses procedures applied in all aspects of project cycle and identified potential accountability compliance risks and propose and implement mitigation strategies.
• Mentors and trains the users of electronic monitoring tools including the database manager, field officers and mobile staff
• Disseminates and explains to external actors and partners clearly and concisely about EcoSec activities
• Contributes to strategic discussions on innovation, accountability and risk management

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Statistics, Development Studies, Sociology, Development Economics, Economics, Financial Auditing, Programme Management or similar field.
• Experience in computer programming, Applications development and working with mobile data collection tools
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in a similar position
• Good understanding and knowledge of humanitarian issues and current events in Nigeria
• Proficient knowledge and skills in project cycle management
• Past experience using online dashboards for data analysis and prior experience working with technology for humanitarian organisations is desirable
• Deep understanding of significance of transparency and accountability agenda in remote operations in a highly volatile context.
• Understanding on importance of knowledge management and confidentiality
• Good organisational and planning skills
• Proficiency in English and Hausa
• Strong report writing and communication skills and the aptitude to handle competing messages and priorities
• Experience in financial risk management is an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Energetic team worker and good communicator, comfortable in an environment where self-direction and initiative are expected
• Diplomatic attitude and confidential behaviour
• Function autonomously and independently, within the limits of responsibilities granted
• Sensitive to cultural, gender, religious and other social issues with colleagues and stakeholders
• Prepared to spend time in the field with basic facilities
• Motivated, patient and practical-minded

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified should send their application letters, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected]

Note:

• Please clearly indicate "Monitoring and Reporting Officer" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
• Late application will not be considered
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.