Cooperation Field Officer at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the fulfilment of Cooperation objectives specifically capacity building and partnership support to the North East branches and to the ICRC structures
• Carry out field monitoring missions with clear terms of reference
• Maintain close contact with respective branch secretaries and ensure that the link with Nigeria Red Cross Society Headquarters is strengthened and maintained
• Work to ensure coordination and coherence between the different ICRC operational objectives that involve Nigeria Red Cross Society in North East branches
• Oversee and monitor projects and activities in the North East branches with requisite reporting
• Ensure Safer Access application in North East branches
• Contributes to institutional reporting

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Project Management or equivalent field
• 4 years’ work experience in a similar field
• Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa Language
• Excellent computer skills
• Good analytical skills
• Awareness of the socio-political environment

Personal Attributes:

• Team player
• Diplomatic and persuasive approach
• Patience
• Able to come up with alternative suggestions (thinking out of the box)