Branch Training and Resource Mobilisation Officer at The Nigerian Red Cross

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide timelyadvice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures; collaborates in defining and implementing project funding strategies.
• Work with the BranchSecretary to sure that excellence in resource mobilization remains top of the NRCS Branch agenda.
• Document on a monthly basis, achievements of mobilization, success rates and challenges, and give reports to the HQ and Branch Governance.
• Establish and maintain regularcontact with donorsand resource mobilization networks/groups in the respective State.
• Identify partnership with institutions and government departments and donors in support of the NRCS Branch Activities

Training

• Be familiar with NigerianRed Cross firstaid training courses.
• Ensure trainingand all relevantresources are setup and deliveredto a professional standard, meeting all first aid requirements.
• Display thorough knowledge and application of NRCS rescueskills and abilityto teach said skills
• Build effective relationships with clients to ensure effective outcomes in trainingdelivery
• Ensure appropriate first aid trainingdelivery and assessment strategies are used to meet the needs of participants.
• Perform cleaning tasks after every training class (such as cleaning mannequins and equipment)
• With the support of the Health & Care Officer, provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all training and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are safe
• Prepare and submitreport of every training conducted.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degreein Public Healthor other relevant qualifications
• Minimum of 3years’ experience as First Aid Trainer
• Relevant certificates in First Aid are preferable

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good leadership and accountability skills

Skills and Competencies

• Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to thinkstrategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
• Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
• Proficiency in the use of MS Officetools
• Fluency in writtenand spoken English

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the work of the Red Crossin Nigeria and the State
• Experience in Programme design and management
• Experience in Volunteer Management
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of project management, emergency and publichealth management, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering.
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and ability to deliver thesociety’s articulated vision for change.
• Ability to initiate and manage changeand align programmes to the strategic plan.
• Demonstrated ability to influence andresolve differences and conflicts.

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulate when communicating, anda curious and effective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
• High ethicalstandards and honestyin handling theorganizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
• Culturally sensitive, globally minded and showing respectto the viewsand opinions of others
• Ability to collaborate and work wellin a team
• Ability to work underpressure and meetdeadlines