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

Location: Jos

Main 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

Required 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

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Location: Jos

Main 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

Required 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

go to method of application »

Location: Jos

Main 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

Required 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