Program Officer (Movement Cooperation Officer 2) at International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC is an independent humanitarian organisation, neutral and impartial. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program Officer (Movement Cooperation Officer 2)

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

Job Description

• Under the direct supervision of the Movement Cooperation Specialist, The 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 in identification of capacity building gaps, exploring jointly with NRCS management mitigation measures. He/she also works with other Movement components in support of NRCS initiatives in its delivery of its humanitarian Mandate.

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 NRCS.
• Analyses and summarises information relevant to the operational partnership between the ICRC and the NRCS; identifies gaps in capacity and proposes solutions in line with the operational approach and the delegation strategy on Movement Cooperation.
• Organises and participates in relevant trainings/workshops/meetings (e.g. Emergency First Aid Teams, Safer Access Framework, monitoring and evaluation, 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 NRCS capacity-building initiatives.
• Maintains an open line of communication with NRCS technical staff on operations and capacity building needs and support.
• Contributes to maintaining a constant overview of the Red Cross Movement’s activities, capacity and affairs; contributes to organising various Red Cross (RC) Movement’s meetings.
• Supports the Movement Cooperation Coordinator, on issues related to partnership with the NRCS and coordination within the RC Movement in the area of responsibility.
• Contributes to the implementation of the Cooperation Framework Agreement and its Annexes related to general Cooperation support; ensure that the NRCS Branches receive required technical and financial support and provide reports (narrative and financial) on a regular basis, as per established format and procedures; facilitates NRCS Branches receive training and regular coaching in financial management and reporting.
• Contributes to the development of the structure’s network or of own network of contacts with local stakeholders.
• Support NRCS Branches 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 NRCS branches with requisite reporting and contributes to institutional reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working with a humanitarian organization.
• Work experience in a field relevant to partnership management or organizational development.
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of English, Hausa an asset.
• Computer proficiency (Excel, word and power point)
• Good analytical skills.
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, open-ended contract.
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges
• Grade: B2

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2025.