Vacancy for Polyvalent Field Officer at The International Committee of the Red Cross
Employment Nigeria
02-Mar-2017
DAMATURU ,
NGO
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Our 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.
POSITION : Polyvalent Field Officer
Description
- Developing a state-wide security network to monitor and follow up on the security situation in the different Local Government Areas (LGAs)
- Conduct ICRC dissemination activities to audiences and interlocutors and thus contribution to the further positioning of the ICRC in the Area of Responsibility (AoR)
- Maintaining, developing and expanding a network of interlocutors relevant for ICRC activities within the AoR
- Collaboration with the Nigerian Red Cross Society branch and divisions relevant for the Damaturu office
- Support in the Protection-activities of the office, especially in the activities related to restoring family links and protection of civilian population
- Advises the Head of Office and Field Delegates/officers in the networking of the office and ways of how to improve positioning of the ICRC with key players within the AoR
Qualifications
- University degree preferably in Social sciences (political science, sociology, anthropology, etc.)
- Background in security services an asset (the candidate should hold a senior officer rank)
- Minimum of 4 years of working experience in positions with public outreach and/or security management
- Excellent knowledge of the political, security and socio-cultural/religious dynamics of North East of Nigeria in general and Yobe State in specific.
- Existing network with key players of at least one of the mentioned layers (politics, security, religious circles, society)
- Advanced analytical skills, especially on political, security and social dynamics of Yobe state but also regional perspective
- Good communication skills, excellent knowledge of written and oral English and advanced reporting skills (writing reports)
- Advanced computer skills is a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in security management is an asset
- Previous working experience with a humanitarian organisation or NGO/CSO is an asset
Personal Attributes:
- Rigorous, methodical and accurate
- High organizational skills
- Honesty & integrity
- Able to cope with stressful situations
- Sensitivity and empathy to work with beneficiaries of the ICRC(victims of conflict/violence) in a neutral and impartial manner
- Flexibility to work over time when needed
- Clear and accurate written and oral expression
- Interest and flexibility to work in a multinational/cultural working environment
How To Apply
Candidates should send their application letter, CV and contact details of three referees to:ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
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