Movement Cooperation Officer II at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization 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 II

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: B1

Description 

• Under the direct supervision of Movement Cooperation Specialist 1, Movement Cooperation Officer 2 contributes to developing and implementing the delegation’s objectives for cooperation with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and other present Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners, in line with the ICRC’s Movement policies and in consultation with the local operating National Society (NS).
• The Movement Cooperation Officer 2 contributes to building positive relationships between the ICRC and NRCS, supports the identification of capacity-building gaps, and explores jointly with NRCS management mitigation measures. He/she also works with other Movement components in support of NRCS initiatives in the delivery of its humanitarian mandate.

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 strengths and weaknesses of the National Society to better set strategy and objectives for capacity-building and clearly communicates them to colleagues.
• Organizes and participates in relevant trainings/workshops/meetings (e.g., Emergency First Aid Teams, Safer Access, Program Monitoring Evaluation Review, Volunteer Database Management, Finance Development) 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 national society capacity-building initiatives.
• Maintains an open line of communication with National Society 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’s meetings.
• Supports the Movement Cooperation Coordinator on issues related to partnership with the NRCS and coordination within the Movement in the area of responsibility.
• 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 in various thematic areas.
• 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

• A University Degree in a related field, a Master’s Degree, is an added advantage.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years experience as Movement Cooperation Officer 1 or international work experience with the ICRC or any other Movement components
• Proven experience in a field relevant to Movement Cooperation (inside or outside ICRC)
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Applicants should have a Nigerian nationality or hold a working permit.

Desired Profile and Skills:

• High computer literacy (soft and hard skills)
• Experience within the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement strongly desired

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2024.