Programme Assistant, British Red Cross at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world's largest humanitarian network and is guided by seven Fundamental Principles: Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, universality and unity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Programme Assistant, British Red Cross

Vacancy No.: S11649
Location: Abuja
Duration: 12 Months
Grade: National Staff

Job Duties And Responsibilities
He/ she will have the following responsibilities:

• Provide support to issues related to the Development of the Nigeria Red Cross Society, including:
• Coordination with the National Society and other relevant RC/RC movement partners on the follow-up of the findings of the due diligence process to ensure that identified organizational weaknesses will be addressed
• Support in preparing for meetings related to National Society Development (review of documents, drafting of position papers)
• Support in accompanying the National Society in the process of operationalizing the NRCS country strategy
• Support the BRC Programme Officer in planning, implementation and reporting related to the Disaster Management programme (and possibly additional programmes in future), as well as administrative management
• Prepare regular reports and organize records
• Provide support in the development of programme proposals
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential documents:
• Policies and procedures
• Financial documents
• Programmatic and strategy-related documents
• Contracts and agreements
• Maintain the office calendar:
• Keep an overview of relevant meetings and events
• Maintain an overview of staff on visits to Nigeria
• Support in the procurement of items and services according to office procedures
• Follow up on other office services and maintenance when needed (plumbing, painting, etc)
• General office administration
• Adhere to the RC/ RC movement values
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required.

Education
Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a field relevant to the position

Experience
Required:

• Work experience in assistant positions (not necessarily in the Red Cross)
• Work experience within a multi-cultural environment
• Working experience with Disaster Management programming

Knowledge, Skills and Languages:

• Strong communication skills
• Computer Literate (especially Excel, word, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Initiative and flexibility
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Languages:

• Strong communication skills

Competencies, Values and Comments:

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Initiative and flexibility
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Judgement and decision making
• Creativity and innovation
• Empowering others.

Application Closing Date
28th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online