Field Officers (RFL) at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Since its creation in 1863, the ICRC's sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. It does so through its direct action around the world, as well as by encouraging the development of international humanitarian law (IHL) and promoting respect for it by governments and all weapon bearers. Its story is about the development of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

The ICRC is looking for a qualified and motivated candidate with the capacity to work independently to fill in the position below:

Job Title: Field Officer (RFL)

Location: Abuja

Main Responsibilities

• The candidate actively contributes to the implementation of ICRC activities in the domain of Reestablishment of family contacts between family members who have been separated because of the armed violence in Nigeria.
• He/she should be ready to travel in the country in order to implement these activities, observing ICRC security rules.
• He/she contributes to the assessment of the needs in this domain
• He/she identifies and registers children who have been separated from their families in order to trace their family and reunite them.
• He/she offers help and services to people who have lost track with their family, in cooperation with the Nigerian Red Cross
• He/she ensures effective filing, efficient records keeping, timely reporting, and is ready to provide detailed and accurate statistics
• He/she contributes to ensure the flow of information in the department and with neighboring delegations.
• He/she maintains regular contacts with various interlocutors in his area of responsibility, such as NRCS, NGOs,
• He/she ensures implementation of priorities and working procedures as set by the delegation
• He/she provides his knowledge of the environment.
• He/she translates and Interprets from Hausa/Kanuri to English, and vice versa, when required
• He/she answers telephone calls from the beneficiaries, receives or visits them when needed and provides them with the needed assistance according to the delegation's policies and criteria.

Minimum required Knowledge and Experience

• High school or Professional school
• Two (2) years work experience in a similar field
• Good command in written and spoken English, Hausa and Kanuri (French would be an asset)
• Good computer skills
• Good knowledge of the geographical and socio cultural environment
• Good reporting and analytical skills

Personal Requirements:

• Ability to work independently, and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
• Team-work oriented, with sound communication skills
• Punctual, reliable, confirmed organizational skills
• Sound empathy when dealing with people/beneficiaries
• Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes
• Ability to keep discretion and handling confidential matters
• Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedures

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to:

The Administrator,
ICRC Abuja,
31 Pope John Paul II Street,
Maitama,
Abuja.

Note: Please clearly indicate "Field Officer (RFL)" on the envelope. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.