Polyvalent Field Officers at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation 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 positions below:

Job Title: Polyvalent Field Officer

Location: Yobe

Main Responsibilities

• Assists in the security management of the Office, especially with regard to premises and perimeter security
• Organizes and conducts security-related training to the Office staff
• Develops mechanism and ensures proper information flow especially on security-related matters among the Office staff and for incoming visitors
• Conducts field trips as field trip leader to perform tasks of networking, communication, protection-related tasks
• Assists in the analysis of the political, security, socio-cultural and religious context and dynamics within Yobe and its environs

Required Qualifications

• University degree preferably in social sciences
• Background in security services an asset
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in positions with public outreach or security management
• Excellent knowledge of the political, security and socio-cultural/religious dynamics of Damaturu
• Existing network with key players of at least one of the mentioned layers (politics, security, religious circles, society)
• Advanced analytical skills, especially on political, security and social dynamics of Yobe and environs but also regional perspective
• Good communication skills with good knowledge of written and oral English and advanced reporting skills (written reports)
• Advanced computer skills is a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in security management an asset
• Former work with a humanitarian organisation or NGO/CSO an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Rigorous, methodical and accurate
• High organizational skills
• Honesty & integrity
• Able to cope with stressful situations
• Sensitivity and empathy to work with beneficiaries of the ICRC (victims of conflict/violence)
• Flexibility to work over time when needed

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should send their application, CV's and contact details of three referees to: [email protected] Please clearly indicate “Polyvalent Field Officer" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated).

Note: Late application will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process