Networking Field Officers Recruitment at The International Committee of the Red Cross
Employment Nigeria
22-Mar-2017
JOS ,
NGO
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent umanitarian organisation
POSITION : Networking Field Officer
Responsibilities
- Organising the operational networking (security operatives, community leaders and influential actors) as a fully integrated part of the operations and the security management.
- Understanding perceptions, and positioning the ICRC with relevant non-state actors.
- Ensuring that ICRC is in dialogue with relevant stakeholders to foster the acceptance / perception of the ICRC as neutral, impartial and independent actor in situations of violence in the Middle Belt.
- Exchange and interaction with other field officers in terms of networking, security, transnational connections, synergies and opportunities for the sake of the ICRC operations in Middle Belt.
- Under the guidance of the Head of Sub Delegation (HoSD) help develop the strategic anchoring of the sub delegation.
- Advise the HoSD on security issues, gain access to areas of interest and monitors the security movements of actors of influence
- In collaboration with other departments, help develop and implement the sub delegations Community Based Protection strategy
Qualifications
- University degree
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar networking position with public outreach
- Existing network with key players (politics, security, religious circles, society)
- Awareness of the socio-political environment
- Extensive knowledge of Middle Belt and its dynamics
- Experience in security management
- Advanced analytical skills,
- Good communication skills, with good knowledge of written and oral English and advanced reporting skills - including written reports.
- Good computer skills a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Former work with a humanitarian organisation or NGO/CSO an asset
- Excellent command of English and Hausa
Personal Attributes:
- Leadership skills and good team spirit
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Autonomous
- Rigorous, methodical and accurate
- Excellent organizational skills
- Honesty & integrity
- Able to cope with stressful situations
- Flexibility to work over time when needed
How to Apply
Candidates should send their application letters and CV to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org with position appled for as the subject
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