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

Main Responsibilities:

• Collect relevant information in the field for the implementation of the program and report to the EcoSec Deputy Coordinator.
• Analyse data and present it in a written and structured format;
• Collect information on other relevant humanitarian programs and report on problems with accuracy and without delay.
• Assume main responsibility for implementing the Livestock programme in the North East with minimum supervision.
• Understand, analyse and evaluate livestock related issues in the middle belt area.
• Monitor animal health status in the field and promptly report any disease emergencies to the EcoSec Deputy Coordinator.
• Contribute to the implementation and running of the livestock interventions as a part of EcoSec program in the North East of Nigeria.
• Help to set up a plan of action for any livestock intervention and propose adjustments or corrective steps when necessary
• Together with respective State Ministry of Veterinary services (SMoVS) identify and assist in training of
• Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) and vaccinators;
• Maintain and follow up contacts with SMoVS representatives and other livestock stakeholders and supervise the work of CAHWs/vaccinators (numbers to be defined) and the vaccination activities in the field.
• Assist the EcoSec Deputy Coordinator in all administrative procedures related to the implementation of the Livestock programs.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree (Veterinary Science)
• 3 years’ work experience in a similar field, previous humanitarian / NGO experience an asset
• Very good understanding of the socio-political situation in the area of assignment
• Very good analytical and organizational skills
• Team leadership skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and Fulani (added advantage)
• Good computer skills
• Willingness to travel extensively and to participate in extended field trips in an adverse environment

Personal Attributes:

• Honest and trustworthy
• Very well organized and paying attention to details