Economic Security (EcoSec) Generalist 2 at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Under the supervision of the EcoSec Delegate, the Economic Security Generalist 2 designs, implements and monitors the ICRC’s economic security (EcoSec) interventions in the area of responsibility of the JOS sub-delegation

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs or adjusts data-collection tools.
• Collects data using data-collection tools and devices.
• Enters data into and maintains the survey database and the EcoSec Programme Management Tool (EPMT).
• Performs basic qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Describes results and produces data visualizations.
• Contributes to identifying response options by analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT).
• Contributes to designing a suitable method for registering beneficiaries.
• Contributes to developing methods, plans, implementation, logistics and reporting for assistance distributions.
• Carries out on-site assistance distributions.
• Contributes to the designing and implementing livelihood programmes (cash for livelihoods, agricultural programme support, cash for work, microeconomic initiatives (MEI) projects and structural support).
• Contributes to analyzing the security, socioeconomic, cultural and political environment as it relates to the ICRC.
• Contributes to internal reporting.
• Translates documents for internal use and interprets upon request.
• Contributes to organizing and providing capacity-building activities.

Education and Experience Required

• University degree in development studies, economics, agriculture or related field
• 4 years of work experience in a similar field
• Fluent in written and spoken English and knowledge of the local language(s) – Hausa
• Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment

Desired profile and Skills

• Team leadership skills
• 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