Economic Security (EcoSec) Field Officer at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the implementation and running of specific projects / programs, mainly independently
• Is aware of the socio-political situation and livelihoods conditions in the area of assignment
• Maintains contacts with interlocutors / authorities at various degrees
• Supervises volunteers  and closely monitors beneficiaries
• Provides immediate supervisor on weekly or ad hoc basis with updated statistical and logistic data
• Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme
• Contributes to written reporting

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in development studies, economics, agriculture or related field
• 4 years work experience in a similar field
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Team leadership skills
• Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment

Personal Attributes:

• Good analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• 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