Polyvalent Field Officer 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), BIU Office is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Polyvalent Field Officer

Location: Biu

Main Responsibilities

• Acts as an adviser, contributor, performer and supporter to the Management in Biu in close coordination and under the direct supervision of the Head of Office (HoO)
• Supports the Head of Office with security management, conflict analysis, networking with key interlocutors, mapping of stakeholders and identifying humanitarian needs in line with ICRC’s mandate and operational priorities in Nigeria
• Identifies and follows up on protection concerns in Biu Area of Responsibility (AoR) under the supervision of the HoO
• Represents the ICRC properly with different levels of interlocutors and maintains a respectful attitude towards beneficiaries, interlocutors and colleagues
• Conducts protection assessments as per needs in Biu AoR and ensures timely reporting
• Follows up on premises and perimeter security

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 southern Borno (Biu 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 Biu Office AoR but also regional perspective
• Good communication skills with good knowledge of written and oral English and advanced reporting skills (written reports). Good command of Hausa. Knowledge of Kanuri an asset.
• 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
• Very good negotiation and interpersonal 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 in the field and over time when needed
• Team-work oriented
• Respect for protocol and official diplomatic communication
• Ability to keep discretion and handling confidential matters effectively
• Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and procedures
• Sound analytical skills

Application Closing Date
12th May, 2017

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org Please clearly indicate “Polyvalent Field Officer BIU" as the subject of your application

Note

• 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.
• 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.