Cooperation Field 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.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Port Harcourt Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Cooperation Field Officer

Location: Port Harcourt

Main Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of Cooperation Framework Agreement annexes relating to general Cooperation support
• Closely monitor financial processes including transfer of funds and financial reporting/retirement as well as coaching on finance management with Coop Assistant in line with the Cooperation Framework Agreement annex on financial procedures
• Provide support as relevant at Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) workshops ensuring incorporation of Safer Access in collaboration with Coop Assistant and NRCS HQ
• Maintain close contact with respective branch secretaries and ensure that the link with NRCS Headquarters is strengthened and maintained
• Work to ensure coordination and coherence between the different ICRC operational objectives that involve NRCS in identified branches
• Oversee and monitor projects and activities in the identified  branches with requisite reporting

Required Qualifications

• University Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or equivalent field
• 2 years work experience in a similar field
• Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa Language
• Excellent computer skills
• Good analytical skills
• Awareness of the socio-political environment

Personal Attributes:

• Team player
• Diplomatic and persuasive approach
• Patience
• Able to come up with alternative suggestions (thinking out of the box)

Application Closing Date
27th May, 2016.

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

Note

• Please clearly indicate "Cooperation Field Officer Port Harcourt" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
• The deadline for the submission of applications will be the date above. 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.