Movement Cooperation Officer 2 at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the Movement Cooperation Officer 2 contributes to building positive relationships between the ICRC departments and other Movement components, and coordinates activities with NRCS supported Branches in the Northwest (Kano, Zamfara, North Kaduna, Katsina etc.) with some others on ad hoc basis based on need.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to implementing the operational partnership between the ICRC and the NRCS by working closely with colleagues and the NRCS to develop joint procedures and partnership agreements; develops the partnership skills of the ICRC and Movement partners.
• Identifies the NS’ strengths and weaknesses to better set strategy and objectives for capacity-building and clearly communicate them to colleagues.
• Organises and participates in relevant training/workshops/meetings (e.g., EFAT, Safer Access, BOCA, PMER, VDBM, FD) in the identified branches, closely working with Cooperation Abuja, and providing support as required.
• Takes trips to the field to prepare and attend joint assessments and/or contribute to the identification, recommendation, and implementation of NS capacity-building initiatives.
• Maintains an open line of communication with NS technical staff on operations and capacity-building needs and support.
• Contributes to maintaining a constant overview of the Movement’s activities, capacity, and affairs; contributes to organizing various Movement meetings.
• Advises the HoO, and supports the Movement Cooperation Coordinator, on issues related to the partnership with the NRCS and coordination within the Movement in responsibility.
• Contributes to the implementation of the Cooperation Framework Agreement and its Annexes related to general Cooperation support; ensure that the Branches in responsibility receive required technical and financial support and provide reports (narrative and financial) on a regular basis, as per established format and procedures; facilitates NS Branches to receive training and regular coaching in financial management and reporting.
• Contributes to the development of the structure’s network or of its own network of contacts with local stakeholders.
• Ensures administrative and financial follow-up after field missions.
• Support Branch Secretaries to draw up quarterly plans of action
• Works to ensure coordination and coherence between the different ICRC operational objectives that involve the NRCS in identified Branches and Divisions.
• Oversees and monitors projects and activities (including ICRC/NRCS joint activities) in the identified branches with requisite reporting and contributes to institutional reporting.

Education and Experience Required

• University degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or equivalent field.
• 3 years’ experience working with a humanitarian organization, among which 3 in Organizational Development.
• Very good Computing skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Good analytical skills
• Awareness of the socio-political environment