ERD Officer at the International Rescue Committee (IRC)

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ERD Officer

Requisition ID: req37848
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Sector: Economic Recovery & Livelihood

Educational Qualification

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in one of the following: Rural Sociology / Rural Studies, Developmental Studies, Agriculture / Agricultural Economics, Anthropology

Work Experience:

• At least 2 years implementing economic recovery, livelihood, and food security programming in either a national or International NGO.
• Experience in CVA programming for food security, Vocational and agribusiness development programming, and knowledge of basic livelihood programming approach in insecure contexts.
• Candidate should have good stakeholder management and community mobilization skills.

Demonstrated Technical Skills:

• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with communities and stakeholders.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to work with budgets and facilitate procurement of program supplies
• Good understanding of CVA programming and Minimum Economic Recovery Standards (MERS)

Demonstrated Managerial/Leadership Competencies:

• All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.
• Good team management skills
• Ability to coach and supervise

Languages:

• Fluency in English. Local languages e.g. Hausa, Kanuri are an asset.

Computer/Other Tech Requirements:

• Full professional competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.  Add position-specific (e.g. accounting software, statistical software, etc.).

Ability to Travel:

• 20% of the time if applicable

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.