Protection Field Officer 1 (Maternity Cover) at 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 position below:

Job Title: Protection Field Officer 1 (Maternity Cover)

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

What we do

• 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.

Purpose

• The Protection Field Officer 1 is responsible for implementing Protection (mainly Protection of the Civilian Population) activities, including transversal topics such as Sexual Violence (SV) and Health Care in Danger (HCiD).
• He / she participates in the analysis of the security situation and humanitarian issues. Identifies protection problems and ensures proper treatment of enquiries following alleged violations of IHL and other humanitarian consequences of the armed conflict.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Provides a comprehensive and documented analysis of the humanitarian, political, socioeconomic, and security situation in the AoR relevant to the ICRC and reports any change in the situation.
• Identifies protection problems through various sources and contributes to the implementation of the Protection of Civilian Population strategy.
• Documents cases of alleged violations of International Humanitarian Law through discussions with victims, witnesses and other secondary sources (media, UN/INSO incident reports, etc.).
• Oversees the proper entry and quality of information in the protection database, and proactively analyses the information while ensuring proper follow-up of individual cases.
• Drafts field trip reports and minutes of meetings (where relevant), ensuring timely follow-up with interlocutors and affected persons on protection issues.
• Supports other protection activities when necessary, including (but not limited to) debriefings, tracing cases, registration of vulnerable persons (unaccompanied minors, vulnerable separated children) and follow-up of internal referral cases (weapon-wounded casualties).
• Translates with accuracy, verbally and in writing, Hausa–English (vice versa), Kanuri-English (vice versa), and other local languages if relevant.
• Complete tasks such as research and analysis, drafting of protection notes as requested by the line manager.
• Shows respect for data protection, treats information collected with confidentiality and accuracy, and maintains an adapted and respectful attitude towards beneficiaries, interlocutors and colleagues.

Desired profile and skills

• University degree in international relations, social sciences, law or another related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience with a humanitarian organization and/or NGO/CSO.
• Good knowledge of the political, security, and socio-cultural dynamics of the North East of Nigeria in general.
• Good communication skills with excellent knowledge of written and oral English and very good reporting skills (writing reports). Fluency in Hausa and Kanuri is required. Knowledge of other local languages will be considered an asset
• Good understanding of the do no harm principle.
• Good ability to interview and speak to persons in sensitive situations.
• Good public speaking skills and proven ability to effectively engage and introduce the ICRC to multi-level stakeholders (beneficiaries, security personnel, community leaders, religious groups, other humanitarian actors).
• Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Our values:

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit thispage.

Reports to (role):

• Protection Delegates and Team Leaders

People management responsibilities:

• No

Relationships

• Internally, interacts with stakeholders on matters related to protection.
• Externally, interacts with a network of contacts at local level, such as authorities, civilians, etc., under the supervision of their line manager (subject to staff risk management).

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, fixed-term contract. (5 months maternity cover)
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

Application Closing Date
24th February, 2026.