Detention Field Officer 1 (Prison Systems) at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Under the direct supervision of the Prison System Advisor and in coordination with the Deputy Protection Coordinator in charge of detention, the Detention FO - PSO: Participates in identifying and formulating solutions to humanitarian issues that are rooted in the prison system, using a project-cycle methodology and a multi-disciplinary approach. Contributes to confidence building efforts and sustains constructive dialogue on systemic issues with NPS authorities at the prison, State, Zonal and Federal levels. Supports the Delegation in developing a mapping of the key actors involved in detention-related programs and in developing and/or strengthening contacts with them.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Support the mapping of stakeholders working in detention and of detention-related programs (building of new prisons, training
• of staff, capacity building projects, etc.) that these actors plan or are implementing in Nigeria in order to identify possible points of contact, as well as synergies.
• Support the development of multi-stakeholders approaches to the benefit of the penitentiary system.
• Support the PSA in the development of seminars or thematic workshop on relevant issues, with prison management and other authorities/actors.
• Participate in the planning and preparation of training for NPS Staff.
• Takes part in briefings and technical support to staff involved in detention activities.
• Helps to plan, organize and prepare minutes of internal and external meetings.
• Reports the results of his activities in a timely manner using existing institutional tools.
• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments
• Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position
• Collects and shares information so as to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses

Education and experience required

• University degree or relevant professional experience.
• 2 or more years’ experience as a Prison Officer, criminal justice agency staff, social worker or similar, or in other relevant organizations, before joining the ICRC.
• 2 or more years’ ICRC experience in the field of protection or with other international organizations.
• Proven experience in leading and managing protection activities or projects.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of prison authorities or other stakeholders, potential network of interlocutors.
• Expert level in computer skills.

Skilled in the following competencies: Networking & Communication; Adapting & Learning; Responsibility & Autonomy;

• Communication (ability to express views and ideas); Analysis & Synthesis.
• Personal Attributes
• Creative and proactive attitude.
• Professional appearance
• Open-minded and non-judgemental
• Willingness to travel all over Nigeria and internationally when required
• Service Oriented