INTERSOS is an independent, no-profit organization which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralised offices. The statutory bodies of INTERSOS, are: the Members Assembly, the Council, the Society for Auditing and Certification of Accounts.
Intersos, established in 1992, is recognised by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Reception Center Officer
Location: Monguno, Borno
Reporting to: Reception Manager
Role Purpose
- Reception Center Officer is responsible to assist the Reception Center Manager in the implementation of the project activities
Key Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- Organize the daily and weekly schedule of Social Workers, under supervision of Reception Center Manager
- Under supervision of Reception Manager organize the reception of new arrivals
- Ensure maintenance and functioning of the Reception Center facilities
- Conduct monitoring visits in Reception Center all in order to assess needs
- Organize social mobilization and awareness session in Reception Center
- Supervise the Referral of vulnerable individuals to specialize services according to their needs
- Produce weekly and monthly data to be shared with Reception Center Manager
- Represent INTERSOS in coordination meeting, if necessary
- Support the Reception Center Manager in the organization of internal and external coordination
Qualifications and Skills
- B.Sc in Social Science or equivalent from an accredited institution
- Minimum 2 year of experience in humanitarian work
- Minimum 2 year of experience in CCCM/Protection (Desirable)
- Background/familiarity with Emergency.
- Good Knowledge of IDP context in Nigeria
- Knowledge of CCCM standards
- Experience is staff management
- Cultural sensitiveness
- Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri, Shuwa Arab and Hausa Languages
- Strong interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player
- Must possess the ability to learn with speed and ease.
- Strong sense of responsibility, methodical and accurate with high organizational skills
- Honesty and integrity and being able to cope with stressful situations.
- Strong listening and empathy skills, as well as commitment to supporting women and children survivors/ at risk;
- Ability and motivation to work well with local authorities, local leaders and local community;
- Computer literate (MS Excel, MS Word, Kobo)
- Willing to work extra hours and available at the weekend for emergency cases.
Application Closing Date
24th June, 2019 at 12:00 noon.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Candidates should attach their CV with the following format “Surname_Position you applied for”.
- Please note that only applicants whose competencies meet the requirement of the position will be contacted.