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

Location: Monguno, Borno

Main Responsibilities

• Assess the general situation and identifies conflict-affected population needs according to the EcoSec set criteria
• Participates in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the EcoSec programme activities mainly on emergencies and livelihoods response in close collaboration with Nigerian Red Cross Society
• Provide immediate supervisor on weekly or ad hoc basis with updated statistical and logistic data
• Does regular internal, oral and written reporting on field visits.  Immediately reports any problems or delays in the implementation of the programme or the projects to the supervisors
• Prepares the EcoSec section of the sub-delegation's weekly operational report independently and contributes to other departmental reporting as required
• Under the close supervision of the immediate supervisor, maintains and develops contacts and a good dialogue with relevant interlocutors. 
• Provides situation analysis relevant to the overall understanding of local dynamics for ICRC activities

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Development Studies, Economics or related field
• 3 years’ work experience in a similar field
• Fluent in written and spoken English and the local language
• Leadership skills
• Cross-cultural adaptability
• Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment (North-East of Borno State – Nigeria)
• Good analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Confidence with IT tools (mainly MS Office)

Personal Attributes:

• Shows judgment abilities to deal with special cases and proposes solutions
• Ensures that a good atmosphere is maintained within the department and with the other ICRC departments through adequate communication
• Reports on problems (security) with accuracy and without delays
• Is familiar in using the IT tools