Restoring Family Links (RFL) Field Officers (Protection) 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.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Restoring Family Links (RFL) Field Officer (Protection)

Location: Yola, Adamawa

Main Responsibilities

• Assessment of areas (LGAs) in Adamawa state with potential RFL needs and/or REL follow up.
• Maintains close coordination with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) volunteers on Restoring Family Links (RFL).
• Maintains regular contact with enquirers obtaining and providing updates when/if available.
• Organizes field trips for all RFL related activities.
• Manages reception, recording, censorship and treatment of Red Cross Messages received from the protection department in Abuja or collected in the field.
• Ensures appropriate follow-up of cases requiring active tracing in the field.
• Provides field trip reports.

Required Qualifications

• University Degree.
• 2 years work experience in humanitarian work
• Excellent command of written and spoken English, Hausa (French/kanuri an asset)
• Good computer skills: knowledge in Excel,Word, if possible PowerPoint.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian geography.

Personal Attributes

• Good analytical skills.
• Capacity to work within a team.
• Good inter-personal skills: ability to deal with people respectfully and showing empathy towards others very good communication skills.
• Committed to work and able to work under supervision or independently as required.
• Able to work under pressure; flexible and open to extra working hours if necessary.
• Capacity to learn and to adapt to new work methods.
• Discretion and confidentiality, self-control.
• Aptitude for applying and ensuring compliance with ICRC directives and procedures.

Application Closing Date
16:30 hr, 9th September, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified should send their application letter, curriculum vitae, and contact details of three referees to: [email protected]

Note:

• Late applications will not be considered.
• Please clearly indicate "Restoring Family Links (RFL) Field Officer" as the subject of your application.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.