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

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the analysis and monitoring of identified protection concerns
• Writes reports related to field visits and follows-up on meetings with interlocutors/communities on protection issues.
• In collaboration with other departments and under the supervision of the Head of Sub Delegation, helps develop and implement the future Community Based Protection strategy.
• Actively contributes to better understanding of humanitarian consequences related to urban violence and/or
• Other Situations of Violence and further assess the impact of such consequences on affected communities and individuals.
• In collaboration with the Health department engages relevant state ministries and other health related interlocutors in bringing about awareness in Health Care in Danger initiatives
• Manages the filing of the Protection office
• Develops and manages statistics on protection related files for the Niger Delta area of responsibility

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Social Sciences or related field
• 3 years of professional experience in humanitarian, human rights and/or civil society organizations.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of local languages of Niger Delta is an asset.
• Good knowledge of social programs of state, federal, NGO and International institutions in Nigeria.
• Excellent computer skills and research.
• Good geographical knowledge of the assigned environment.
• Committed to the principle of neutrality, impartiality and independence while carrying out institutional duties.

Personal Attributes:

• Organized, methodical and flexible personality with strong humanitarian motivation who enjoys working in a team environment.
• Has a strong sense of empathy.
• Ability to work independently with excellent analytical skills and the ability to travel in all parts of the country