Job Vacancies at Nigerian Red Cross Society Sokoto Branch

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degreein public relations affairs, project management or relevant qualification
• Minimum of 3years’ experience in communications and journalism

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good leadership and accountability skills
• 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 Office tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Skills and Competencies

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the workof the RedCross in Nigeria and the State
• Experience in Programme designand 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 abilityto deliver the society’s articulated vision for change.
• Ability to initiate and manage changeand align programmes to the strategic plan.
• Demonstrated abilityto influence and resolve differences and conflicts.

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulate whencommunicating, and a curious andeffective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS throughthe quality of work, knowledge and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational 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 meet deadlines

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JOB DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures; collaborates in defining and implementing project funding strategies.
• Work with the Branch Secretary to sure that excellence in resource mobilization remains top of the NRCS Branch agenda.
• Document on a monthlybasis, achievements of mobilization, successrates and challenges, and give reports to the HQ and Branch Governance.
• Establish and maintain regular contact with donors and 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 Nigerian Red Crossfirst aid trainingcourses.
• Ensure trainingand all relevant resources are setup and delivered to a professional standard, meeting all first aid requirements.
• Display thorough knowledge and application of NRCS rescueskills and abilityto teach said skills
• Build effectiverelationships with clientsto 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 submit report of everytraining conducted.

DUTIES APPLICABLE TO ALL STAFF

• Qualifications and Experience
• University Degreein Public Health or other relevant qualifications
• Minimum of 3years’ experience as First Aid Trainer
• Relevant certificates in First Aid are preferable

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 Office tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the workof the RedCross in Nigeria and the State
• Experience in Programme designand 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 abilityto deliver the society’s articulated vision for change.
• Ability to initiate and manage changeand align programmes to the strategic plan.
• Demonstrated abilityto influence and resolve differences and conflicts.

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulate whencommunicating, and a curious andeffective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS throughthe quality of work, knowledge and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational 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 meet deadlines

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Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in Public Health or other relevant qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Health interventions and Management
• Experience in the field of medicine is more preferable

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good leadership and accountability skills
• 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 Office tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the workof the RedCross in Nigeria and the State
• Experience in Programme designand 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 abilityto deliver the society’s articulated vision for change.
• Ability to initiate and manage changeand align programmes to the strategic plan.
• Demonstrated abilityto influence and resolve differences and conflicts.
• Strong organisation and Program management including planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Strong capacity in developing healthemergency response plansand resource mobilization.

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulate whencommunicating, and a curious andeffective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS throughthe quality of work, knowledge and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational 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 meet deadlines

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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish strong collaboration and cooperation with the State Government and other actors in Disaster preparedness and emergency response at States and Division level.
• Support the effective stock piling of relief materials at Branch level and follow guidelines and procedures for stock replenishment in collaboration with NHQ DM department.
• Ensure development and strengthening of robust emergency/disaster response teams at both Branches and Divisions in collaboration with Health, WASH/Shelter and other relevant Departments.
• Ensure DM activities are conducted in accordance with the NRCS code of conduct and principle of transparency and accountability.
• Establish an efficient and motivated team of volunteers, and establish systems to ensure retention and capacity building of the volunteers.
• Ensure regular and accurate recordof all volunteers are storedinto the VDBM
• Undertake regular assessment on emergency response and offer efforts to mobilize assistance internally from NRCS stock and/or from external source including Movement partners.
• Through the BS, prepare quarterly and annual progress reports on achievements and challenges incurred and share them with concerned stakeholders.

DUTIES APPLICABLE TO ALL STAFF

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degreein Social Sciences and Management Courses in areas of Disaster and Project Management or equivalent in field of study.
• Minimum of 3years’ experience in Disaster Management and Emergency Response

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good leadership and accountability skills
• Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to thinkstrategically to

Skills and Competencies

• 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 Office tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Strong project/program management capacities including design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong capacity in developing of emergency response plans and resource mobilization.
• Ability to grow fast and building strong team.
• Knowledge on geopolitical, socio-culture and national andlocal economy.
• Good teamplayer with strongmotivation skills.

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulate whencommunicating, and a curious andeffective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS throughthe quality of work, knowledge and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational 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 meet deadlines

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Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor Degreein Finance or accounting or equivalent in field of study.
• Minimum of 3years’ experience in planning, implementing and evaluating community-based programmes in emergency/relief context
• A Certified Public or Chartered Accountant is more preferable

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good leadership and accountability skills
• 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 Office tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the workof the RedCross in Nigeria and the State
• Experience in Programme designand management
• Experience in Volunteer Management
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills

Skills and Competencies

• 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 abilityto deliver the society’s articulated vision for change.
• Ability to initiate and manage changeand align programmes to the strategic plan.
• Demonstrated abilityto influence and resolve differences and conflicts.

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulate whencommunicating, and a curious andeffective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS throughthe quality of work, knowledge and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational 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 meet deadlines

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JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In the event of an emergency ensure effective and timely response, and keep the National Headquarters regularly updated on the evolution of the crisis and response to enable a coordinated national or regional approach.
• Supervise and monitor the activities of the Divisions and through Divisional Coordinators the activities at the Community level.
• Ensure compliance with all legal obligations and promptly inform the Secretary General of any legal risk or liability affecting the National Society and coordinate all response to same through the Secretary General.
• Abide by and enforce all National Society policies, rules and procedures particularly those affecting the fundamental principles, emblem and code of conduct.
• Organize local fund-raising activities and other income generating activities for the Branch with the approval of the National Headquarters.
• Expand the membership and ensure the effective collection of membership dues.
• Liaise with the State Government, Movement partners and other agencies to ensure the smooth running of the Branch and its operations.
• Ensure the safety and maintenance of the Branch property including all relevant documents.
• Prepare the Branch budget with advice of the Branch Finance and Planning Adviser
• Prepare accounts for auditing.
• Send quarterly and annual financial and narrative reports to the National Headquarters and branch board members
• Shall be category ‘A’ signatory of all Branch Accounts
• Serves as Secretary to the Branch Executive Committee
• The Branch Secretary in consultation with the Branch Chairman, appoint and supervise Branch Personnel with the written consent of the Secretary General.
• Lead and coordinate the development and implementation of disaster management programmes at the state and Divisional level and ensure effective response to disasters.
• Represent the NRCS at local and state meetings, conferences and workshops and other forums.
• Provide departmental progress updates to HQ and Branch Executive Committee
• Provide supervisory support to Divisional Secretaries and Boards in the development of divisional programs and activities
• Coordinate the development, implementation of the annual plan and budget under the direction of the Secretary General and the support of the Branch Executive Committee
• Coordinate dissemination of NRCS Volunteer and youth policy and guidelines outlining their recruitment and selection, deployment, training and development in order to achieve a self- sustaining network of volunteers
• Coordinate Dissemination NRCS membership policy and guidelines, coordinate elections and build the capacity of Branch committees to ensure a more accountable and transparent governance
• Coordinate risks mapping and vulnerability capacity assessment activities to plan prepare, respond and mitigate disaster impacts
• In consultation with the NHQ ensure effective resource mobilisation strategies, prepare and submit funding proposals according to donor requirements to supplement local budget

DUTIES APPLICABLE TO ALL STAFF

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences especially in areas of Community Development, Management or equivalent qualifications with certificate in project management
• Minimum of 5years’ managerial experience in planning, implementing and evaluating community-based programmes in emergency/relief context

Skills and Competencies

Essential

• Good leadership and accountability skills
• Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to think strategically 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 Office tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable

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

Behavioural Competencies

• Articulate when communicating, and a curious and effective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
• Culturally sensitive, globally minded and showing respect to the views and opinions of others
• Ability to collaborate and work well in a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines