Branch Disaster Management Officer at Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS)

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was established through an Act of the Parliament in 1960 to complement public authorities in humanitarian interventions with the mandate to prevent and alleviate human suffering at times of peace or conflict, and to support individuals and communities to respond effectively to emergencies, without any form of discrimination as to class, gender, race, political opinions or religion.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Branch Disaster Management Officer

Location: Imo

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish strong collaboration and cooperation with the State Government and other actors in Disaster preparedness and emergency response at States and Division level.
• Support the effective stock piling of relief materials at Branch level and follow guidelines and procedures for stock replenishment in collaboration with NHQ DM department.
• Ensure development and strengthening of robust emergency/disaster response teams at both Branches and Divisions in collaboration with Health, WASH/Shelter and other relevant Departments.
• Ensure DM activities are conducted in accordance with the NRCS code of conduct and principle of transparency and accountability.
• Establish an efficient and motivated team of volunteers, and establish systems to ensure retention and capacity building of the volunteers.
• Ensure regular and accurate recordof all volunteers are storedinto the VDBM
• Undertake regular assessment on emergency response and offer efforts to mobilize assistance internally from NRCS stock and/or from external source including Movement partners.
• Through the BS, prepare quarterly and annual progress reports on achievements and challenges incurred and share them with concerned stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences and Management courses in areas of Disaster and Project Management or equivalent in field of study.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Disaster Management and Emergency Response.

Skills and Competencies:
Essential:

• Good leadership and accountability skills
• Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to thinkstrategically to

Skills and Competencies:

• Anticipate, interpret anddevelop strategic responses to issues
• Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
• Proficiency in the use of MS Officetools
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable:

• Strong project / program management capacities including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong capacity in developing of emergency response plans and resource mobilization.
• Ability to grow fast and building strong team.
• Knowledge on geopolitical, socio-culture and national and local economy.
• Good team player with strong motivation skills.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulate when communicating, and a curious and effective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
• Culturally sensitive, globally minded and showing respect to the views and opinions of others
• Ability to collaborate and work wellin a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meetdeadlines/

Application Closing Date
26th March, 2026.