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Under the supervision of Humanitarian Affairs Advisor, the Project Officer is responsible for following up on specific tasks linked to Health Care in Danger (HCID) programme. The Health Care in Danger (HCID) is an initiative of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement aimed at addressing the issue of violence against patients, health workers, facilities, and vehicles, and ensuring safe access to and delivery of health care in armed conflict and other emergencies.
YOUR ROLE
Mobilization and support to Nigerian Red Cross Society at the HQs and grassroots level with selected branches for HCiD awareness and data gathering.
Support to ICRC’s field offices in following up on elements of HCiD programme.
Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy by engaging with stakeholders on laws and policies linked to HCiD.
Evidence Gathering of HCiD Incidents
Carry out sensitization sessions on HCiD topics for selected audience.
Implementing evidence-based initiatives.
University Degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a comparable role with a reputed humanitarian organization.
Strong knowledge of Protection issues and multi-disciplinary aspects of the HCiD highly desirable.
Knowledge of applicable legal and policy frameworks linked to HCiD.
Experience in engaging with medical, security, political, humanitarian, and civil society actors.
Advance knowledge of written and spoken English, Hausa and other regional languages of North-East Nigeria desirable
Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.
YOUR PROFILE: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
University Degree in Social Sciences or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a comparable role with a reputed humanitarian organization.
Strong knowledge of Protection issues and multi-disciplinary aspects of the HCiD highly desirable.
Knowledge of applicable legal and policy frameworks linked to HCiD.
Experience in engaging with medical, security, political, humanitarian, and civil society actors.
Advance knowledge of written and spoken English, Hausa and other regional languages of North-East Nigeria desirable
Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.
Sendyour resume and a cover letter, copies of your diplomas and certificates, valid license to practice (where relevant), and valid ID card to ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
Clearly indicate “ABJ202400510 Project Officer ABJ" as the subject of your application (Only applications submitted through the designated MS Form will be considered for this role)
Clearly indicate “ABJ202400508 Accountant 1 MUB" as the subject of your application (Only applications submitted through the designated MS Form will be considered for this role.)
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