Resource Mobilisation Project 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) Abuja Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Resource Mobilisation Project Officer

Location: Abuja

Main Responsibilities

• Acts as the main focal point of the TEF Entrepreneurship Forum working closely with Economic Security department on technical aspects and the Resource Mobilization Country Manager on the strategic and managerial aspects of the partnership. S/he ensures that all partnership-related documentation is kept up to date, filed and that information is shared with all internal team members.
• Monitors Key Performance Indicators of the TEF partnership
• Drafts all reports, minutes of meetings and ensures filing and information sharing
• Sets up, prepares agendas and coordinates all external and internal meetings on TEF and other projects, including high profile donor events and corporate events
• Acts as the main communication focal point between ICRC-supported TEF participants/alumni/mentors and the ICRC ensuring they are well informed of milestones and processes
• Organizes field sessions/meetings with ICRC-supported TEF candidates
• Oversees the application review process of ICRC-supported TEF participants
• Handles all other TEF-related partnership issues as requested by the Resource Mobilization Country Manager
• Assists in research analysis, mapping and establishing contact with prospect corporate and other organizations with which the ICRC might partner with
• Assists the Resource Mobilization Country Manager on the Innovation file (Makeathon and Almanach) and other donor relations and fundraising activities

Scope and Impact:

• Geographic remit: local level, with frequent travel to Lagos and other cities in Nigeria as needed
• Under the responsibility of the Resource Mobilization Country Manager, maintains relations with all relevant stakeholders and internal ICRC relevant departments

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent higher education degree in business administration, social sciences, communication or any other relevant field.
• Master’s degree in the above mentioned fields is an advantage
• 2-3 years of experience working on donor and corporate relations with a development or humanitarian organization
• Expert level in computer skills
• Excellent English language skills, French an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Good analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Shows judgment abilities to deal with special cases and propose solutions
• Ensures that a good atmosphere is maintained within the EcoSec department and with the other ICRC departments through adequate communication
• Reports on problems (security) with accuracy and without delays

Application Closing Date
20th November, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org Clearly indicate "Resource Mobilisation Project Officer - ABJ" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)

In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:

• Qualification(s)
• Current location
• Languages you speak
• Years of relevant experience
• NYSC status

Note

• Late application will not be considered
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• This position open only for the ICRC internal candidates
• However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.