Job Openings at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

he Purpose

• Under the supervision and with the support of the Finance and Administration Manager in Mubi & Head of Office in BIU, the Administrative Assistant, provides support to the BIU Office in Administrative and other accounting and financial tasks and responsibilities.

Your Role

• Executes all financial and administrative duties as assigned by the Head of Office or Finance and Administration Manager.
• Prepares and sends accounting documents for monthly closing to the Accountant in Mubi Sub Delegation.
• Ensures that financial supporting documents are produced in accordance with ICRC financial rules (supplier information and stamp, logistics support documents, approvals/signatures, accuracy, completeness, compliance, etc.).
• Manages petty cash and makes all disbursements from it.
• Ensures that all working advances paid out to colleagues are settled within the deadline and with sufficient appropriate documentation.
• Ensures regular payments related to administration activities, such as electricity, water, garbage, office bills, etc.
• Collates staff leave salary advance requests, and overtime compensation requests and transmits them in a timely manner to the Human Resources Service Provider in Mubi SD.
• Provides other administrative support as required for travelers, visitors, suppliers, authorities, landlords, other institutions, etc.
• Carries out all other responsibilities related to ICRC’s Human Resources, Welcome, Premises, Information and Communication Technology, and Information Management departments, Hotel reservation and travel for colleagues who visit the ICRC office in BIU, and so on.
• Supervises domestic staff, including organizing and executing tasks, as well as organizing replacements when absent. Also, assists these employees in accessing benefits to which they are entitled.
• Oversees the work of security agents under the supervision of the Head of Office and/or Finance and Administration Manager.

Your Profile
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a relevant field
• Previous experience in similar roles with INGOs or similar environments will be valued with an experience of 3 to 5 years.
• Good command of spoken and written English & Hausa
• Very good knowledge in double accounting, Income and expenditure, Balance Sheet Accounting, and Invoice and supplier modules.
• Computer literacy, and Sound knowledge of accounting software
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

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he Purpose

• Under the direct supervision of Admin/Logistics Assistant, The Light Vehicles Driver transports people, and goods in a safe and timely manner, in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations and national traffic laws.

Your Role

• Drives light vehicles to transport people and/or material in strict adherence to internal security rules and national traffic laws.
• Ensures that goods are stored inside the vehicle according to local, international and ICRC safety standards (attachment and distribution of goods, etc.).
• Checks their assigned vehicle(s)' equipment, general functioning and body condition and ensures that it is kept fueled and clean inside and out.
• Checks that trips have been authorized where necessary.
• Immediately reports accidents, defects and/or missing equipment to management.
• Can act as head of field trip as needed (in charge of the driver(s), application of security rules and timeframe for the field trip).
• Ensures that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix
• Strict adherence to safety and security internal rules and national traffic laws
• Drives carefully to avoid damage or loss to cargo and assists with loading and offloading of personal effects.
• Handles shipping documents (Waybills, etc.) with utmost care and according to procedures.
• Operates HF and VHF radio communication equipment according to the ICRC procedures.
• Performs weekend or public holiday standby duties when required.
• Ensures that odometer control, check lists and other mandatory forms are correctly filled out and forwarded to Dispatcher and others related to fleet management each time a vehicle is assigned.
• Acts as an interpreter whenever necessary and maintain good personal hygiene and neat dressing habits.

Your Profile: Education & Experience

• Secondary School / Diploma.
• Driving license B (BE, B1) held for at least five years.
• Knowledge (spoken and written) of English, and the local language (Hausa) – a Must
• 3 - 4 years’ experience in a similar position
• Automobile maintenance experience (oil checks, changing tyres, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of mechanics.
• Must possess an in-depth understanding of Kano State's transportation infrastructure.
• Experience in navigating both urban and rural areas of Kano State
• Extensive knowledge of the geography and road networks of Kano and Northern States is required.
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

What we Offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, open-ended contract.
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.