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.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Maiduguri Sub Delegation, is looking for suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:
Job Title: Economic Security (EcoSec) Field Officer
Location: Maiduguri
Main Responsibilities
- Contributes to the implementation and monitoring of Ecosec projects/programs e.g. general food distributions, Non Food Items distributions, micro-economic initiatives, post-distribution monitoring etc.
- Collects all relevant information in the field for the timely design and implementation of Ecosec projects / programs.
- Prepares and participates in field trips (FT) and contributes to the FT reports in a timely manner.
- Supervises volunteers and closely monitors program implementation.
- Provides immediate supervisor on weekly or ad hoc basis with updated statistical and logistic data of Ecosec activities.
- Maintains contacts with Ecosec interlocutors/authorities at various levels.
- Ensures follow-up and updates project/program files & databases if required
Required Qualifications
- University Degree in Development Studies, Economics, Agriculture or related field
- 4 years work experience in a similar field
- Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa. Knowledge of Kanuri and Shuwa is an asset.
- Team leadership skills
- Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment
- Good analytical skills
- Good communication skills
Personal Attributes:
- Shows judgment abilities to deal with special cases and propose solutions
- Ensures that a good atmosphere is maintained within the EcoSec department and with the other ICRC departments through adequate communication
- Reports on problems (security) with accuracy and without delays
Application Closing Date
3rd March, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters, CV's and contact details of three referees to:
[email protected]
Note
- Please clearly indicate “EcoSec FO Maiduguri" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
- 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.