Movement Cooperation Officer 2 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 recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Movement Cooperation Officer 2

Job ID: ABJ202300368
Location: Kano

Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the Movement Cooperation Officer 2 contributes to building positive relationships between the ICRC departments and other Movement components, and coordinates activities with NRCS supported Branches in the Northwest (Kano, Zamfara, North Kaduna, Katsina etc.) with some others on ad hoc basis based on need.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to implementing the operational partnership between the ICRC and the NRCS by working closely with colleagues and the NRCS to develop joint procedures and partnership agreements; develops the partnership skills of the ICRC and Movement partners.
• Identifies the NS’ strengths and weaknesses to better set strategy and objectives for capacity-building and clearly communicate them to colleagues.
• Organises and participates in relevant training/workshops/meetings (e.g., EFAT, Safer Access, BOCA, PMER, VDBM, FD) in the identified branches, closely working with Cooperation Abuja, and providing support as required.
• Takes trips to the field to prepare and attend joint assessments and/or contribute to the identification, recommendation, and implementation of NS capacity-building initiatives.
• Maintains an open line of communication with NS technical staff on operations and capacity-building needs and support.
• Contributes to maintaining a constant overview of the Movement’s activities, capacity, and affairs; contributes to organizing various Movement meetings.
• Advises the HoO, and supports the Movement Cooperation Coordinator, on issues related to the partnership with the NRCS and coordination within the Movement in responsibility.
• Contributes to the implementation of the Cooperation Framework Agreement and its Annexes related to general Cooperation support; ensure that the Branches in responsibility receive required technical and financial support and provide reports (narrative and financial) on a regular basis, as per established format and procedures; facilitates NS Branches to receive training and regular coaching in financial management and reporting.
• Contributes to the development of the structure’s network or of its own network of contacts with local stakeholders.
• Ensures administrative and financial follow-up after field missions.
• Support Branch Secretaries to draw up quarterly plans of action
• Works to ensure coordination and coherence between the different ICRC operational objectives that involve the NRCS in identified Branches and Divisions.
• Oversees and monitors projects and activities (including ICRC/NRCS joint activities) in the identified branches with requisite reporting and contributes to institutional reporting.

Education and Experience Required

• University Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or equivalent field.
• 3 years’ experience working with a humanitarian organization, among which 3 in Organizational Development.
• Very good Computing skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Good analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
11th February, 2023, 16:30hrs.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send Curriculum vitae, Application letter and NYSC Certificate to: [email protected] Clearly indicate “ABJ202300368 Movement Cooperation Officer KAN" as the subject of your application

Note

• Late applications will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, status, disability etc.
• (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment)
• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates; Female & People Living with Disability applicants are encouraged to apply.
• ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.