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

Location: PortHarcourt, Rivers

Main Responsibilities

• Contributes to the implementation and running of specific projects/programs
• Maintains contacts with interlocutors/authorities at various degrees
• Supervises volunteers  and closely monitors beneficiaries
• Contributes to written reporting
• Ensures an independent and professional evaluation of EcoSec activities such as Micro-Economic Initiatives, relief distributions (Food, EHI and Supplementary Feeding), nutrition, markets and trends (past and present) particularly in Satellite LGAs and Priority zones set by the Sub-Delegation
• Facilitates in preparation and delivery of Relief Assistance (mainly food, EHI, cash and Agro in–puts) in close collaboration with NRCS
• Facilitates community consultation, meetings, training, demonstration activities, village mapping, community action plan and capacity building of the community.

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.