Polyvalent 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.

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

Job Title: Polyvalent Field Officer

Location: Gombe

Main Responsibilities

• Provides advice and contributes to the security management, the analysis of the variety of factors impacting on ICRC security and operations
• Networking with key interlocutors relevant for ICRC activities within the Area of Responsibility
• Organizes and conducts security-related training to the Gombe Office staff
• Collaboration with the branches of the NRCS relevant for the Office
• Conducts ICRC dissemination activities to audiences and interlocutors and thus contribution to the further positioning of the ICRC in the Area of Responsibility
• Supports in the Protection activities of the Office, especially in Restoring Family Links
• Performs as field trip leader for field trips, also multi-disciplinary, when needed 

Required Qualifications

• University degree preferably in Social Sciences
• Background in security services an asset (the interested should hold a senior officer rank)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in positions with public outreach or security management
• Excellent knowledge of the political, security and socio-cultural/religious dynamics of Gombe Office AoR
• Existing network with key players of at least one of the mentioned layers (politics, security, religious circles, society)
• Advanced analytical skills, especially on political, security and social dynamics of Gombe Office AoR but also regional perspective
• Good communication skills with good knowledge of written and oral English and advanced reporting skills (written reports)
• Advanced computer skills a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in security management an asset
• Former work with a humanitarian organisation or NGO/CSO an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Rigorous, methodical and accurate
• High organizational skills
• Honesty & integrity
• Able to cope with stressful situations
• Sensitivity and empathy to work with beneficiaries of the ICRC (victims of conflict/violence)
• Flexibility to work over time when needed

Application Closing Date
17th June, 2016

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

Note

• Please clearly indicate “Polyvalent Field Officer Gombe" 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.