Economic Security Programme Assistant at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Location Maiduguri

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the Economic Security (EcoSec) Programme Management Tool (EPMT) for the Maiduguri and Damaturu ICRC Sub - Delegations
• Ensures proper procedures are followed for all Ecosec emergency and livelihoods activities ( coordination field trip request, monthly cash forecasts, timely requisition order creation and follow up)
• Management and organization of the EcoSec beneficiaries’ database.
• Contribute to the organization of the EcoSec filing and regular update and backup on the EcoSec folders
• Maintain contacts with authorities or other external interlocutors at various level, establishing a network database to be implemented and maintained;
• Prepare, autonomously, the bi-weekly and monthly operational reports, and all the other required reports
• when asked and contribute to other written reports including the quarterly, yearly ad hoc narrative and statistical reports;
• Consolidates and compiling, on a monthly basis, market monitoring forms sent from the field to be shared
• with the Cash & Market specialist;
• Participates in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the EcoSec programme activities;
• Contributes to the development of a network of agencies (and personnel) working specifically on Economic
• Security and market monitoring in our various AOR.
• Report on problems ( security) with accuracy and without delays
• Organises seminars and workshops, when needed, by providing support in the preparation of the technical materials

Required Qualifications:

• University degree (Master level) in Economics, Information Technology or Social Sciences (Sociology,
• Anthropology, Psychology, Economics, Development Studies, International Relations being an asset);
• 6-8 years’ work experience in fields related to the work of the department;
• Fluent in English and Hausa (Kanuri is an asset);
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills;
• Proficiency in computers, especially in the utilization of the MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word;
• Geographical Information System proven knowledge (asset)

Personal Attributes:

• Energetic team worker and good communicator, comfortable in an environment where self-direction and initiative are expected
• Diplomatic attitude and confidential behaviour
• Function autonomously and independently, within the limits of responsibilities granted
• Sensitive to cultural, gender, religious and other social issues with colleagues and stakeholders
• Prepared to spend time in the field with basic facilities
• Motivated, patient and practical-minded