Economic Security (EcoSec) Generalist II at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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: Economic Security (EcoSec) Generalist II

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

The Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Economic Security (EcoSec) Generalist 3, the EcoSec Generalist 2 will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the ICRC’s EcoSec programs to address the needs of people affected by conflict in different parts of the Maiduguri Area of Responsibility (AoR), under the supervision and guidance of the Economic Security Generalist 3.

Your Role

• Overall responsible for all the relief activities under Maiduguri AoR
• Contribute to analysing the security, socioeconomic, cultural, and political environment as it relates to the ICRC.
• Guide and support Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) in data collection using the household economy approach to identify economic security gaps and develop scenarios.
• Based on an analysis of EcoSec core components (food consumption/production, living conditions, income support, and capacity-building), contributes to identifying response options, especially for relief interventions, and assesses whether cash or in-kind aid is more appropriate and feasible.
• Contribute to designing a suitable method for registering beneficiaries.
• Maintain a network of interlocutors (members of the population, community leaders, local authorities, NGOs, etc.) and updates/shares a list of interlocutors regularly.
• Contribute to weekly planning for the NRCS focal person and volunteers.
• Contribute to internal field trip reports and quarterly reporting.
• Contribute to integrating best practices in terms of accountability to beneficiaries throughout the program cycle design.
• Ensure that proper methods, planning, implementation, logistics, and reporting are used during aid distribution and can explain them.
• Contribute to mid-level qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Contribute to describing results and producing data visualizations.
• Establish and maintain good relationships with the NRCS focal person and volunteers, ensuring that branch representatives are aware of the ICRC’s presence, programs, and activities.
• Contribute to the NRCS branches’ capacity building in EcoSec activities through training and coaching (e.g., data collection).
• The employee may be asked to perform duties and tasks not covered in this job description as well as to provide support to other departments when necessary.

Your profile
Education & Experience:

• University degree in Economics, Anthropology, Agronomy, Veterinary or related field.
• Fluent spoken and written English, Kanuri, and Hausa – Mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian experience
• Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office)
• You must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria

What We Offer

• Grade: B2
• 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, fixed-term contract (1year – renewable).
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

Application Closing Date
13th November, 2025, 16:30hrs.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send their resume, cover letter, valid license to practice (where relevant), and valid ID card to ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org clearly indicating “ABJ202500555 EcoSec Generalist 2 MIU" as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only applications submitted through the designated MS Form will be considered for this role)
• The deadline for the submission of applications will be Late applications will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability etc. (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment).
• We welcome applications from all qualified candidates
• Female & People Living with Disability applicants are encouraged to apply.
• ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.