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Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office Damaturu, the Protection Family Links Field Officer 2 supports the implementation and monitoring of ICRC Protection Family Links (PFL) activities in Yobe State. S/He assists in any other protection activities when and if required.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs internal and external follow-up of individual cases autonomously, in his/her area of responsibility.
• Registers unaccompanied children and vulnerable persons, ensures they are regularly visited, and families are traced.
• Receives visitors and ensures that visits are appropriately followed up.
• Undertakes filing and archiving tasks in line with standard procedures.
• Translates and interprets from and to Hausa upon request.
• Carries out administrative tasks relating to the follow-up of PFL field assignments.
• Plans, carries out and reports autonomously on PFL activities and the collection of statistical data in his/her area of responsibility.
• Contributes to analyses of the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment in which the ICRC is working, shares relevant information with team members and reports any changes in the situation.
• Contributes to the identification of needs, design and implementation of projects.
• Collects, compiles and translates PFL-related information and prepares written reports.
• Analyzes data and contributes to written internal reports.
• Assists in institutional exercises relating to planning, budgeting and monitoring programmes.
• Plans, organizes and reports on internal and external meetings.
• Develops and maintains contact with municipal/regional stakeholders, local/regional NRCS branches, the local population and suppliers.
• Prepares, participates in and reports on all aspects of field visits.
• Replaces the Damaturu PFL Field Officer 1 when needed.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in law, humanitarian affairs or any other relevant field

• Minimum 3 years working experience

• Previous working experience with an INGO is an asset

• Experience with the Nigerian Red Cross Society is an asset

Desired profile and Skills

• Working proficiency in English and Hausa

• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), collaborative spaces, …

• Knowledge of the cultural and socio-economic environment in Northern Nigeria

• Good planning and writing abilities

• Good analytical skills

• Respect for confidentiality levels

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work and especially by the ICRC

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Under the direct supervision of Finance and Administration Manager, Accountant 1 is in charge of preparing, reconciling and analysing the accounting records and financial reports of the sub-delegation and other structures under his/her responsibility, and other administrative/financial duties assigned by the Finance and Administrative Manager

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, book and post accounting entries in the accounting software on a regular basis as per rules.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures and manuals.
• Helps ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the delegation/structure.
• Ensure compliance of financial rules and controls, verification of invoices and requisite support document before settling the dues.
• Guarantee proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future follow up, inspection or audit.
• Perform integrity checks of accounting entries and account balance
• Perform cash and bank reconciliation on weekly basis at least.
• Review all financial comments/question or request for clarification received from HQ or Regional offices, prepare replies, draft answers and respond accordingly.
• Participate of monthly/yearly closing activities and be main focal key of such.
• Knows, applies, and complies with all administrative and financial procedures and deadlines linked to his/her work.
• Provide support to other departments as a standard routine and as part of financial perspective when necessary.
• Draw up cheques and letter of payment orders for bank transfers to suppliers, or cash replenishment for petty cash, in line with existing financial manual and rules.
• Identifies anomalies or other issues and reports them to his/her supervisor.
• Backup cashier position whenever needed, with adjustment of access during this period.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance or any relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a similar field

Desired profile and Skills

• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good analytical skills, detail-orientation, and precision
• Well organized, with good planning abilities.
• Capacity to work within a team; good interpersonal skills, and ability to deal with people respectfully.
• Computer literacy; proficient in Microsoft Office software skills (outlook, Excel Power Point, Word).

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Under the supervision of the Detention Nutritionist, Nutritionist 2 plan, implement, monitor and evaluate nutrition activities in places of detention in the delegation’s Area of Responsibility (AoR) and provides support to the protection team in achieving the nutrition in detention related objectives in line with the Delegation’s strategy.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Detention Nutritionist in the analysis, definition, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the nutrition in detention program
• Liaises and builds networks with the detaining authorities, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and other actors involved in food and nutrition in places of detention in order to facilitate communication and on coordination of activities that are aimed at ensuring more efficient access to food in detention
• Contributes to the planning and organization of quarterly nutrition surveys in places of detention including data collection, data entry, analysis, and reporting
• Supports the Detention Nutritionist in the preparation of reports on food chain assessment and nutrition programs by places of detention and overall, to be shared with detaining authorities and penitentiary administration staff at local and central level.
• Participates in the organization of nutrition in detention workshops/round tables with detaining authorities at central and local level to ensure that measures to improve food chain as well as the nutritional status of detainees are implemented
• Participates in the monitoring of stocks and consumption of food and non-food items on a monthly basis and prepares and follows-up on Supply Requests (SRs) for food and non-food items assistance
• Contribute in the assessment, analysis and monitoring of the food chain in places of detentions including budget and procurement, food supply/production, food storage, food transformation/preparation, food distribution and food consumption.
• Supports the Nutritionist in Detention in the implementation of procedures and tools for an adequate food and nutrition system in different places of detention (i.e. Recommended diet, food procurement, food storage, food preparation, cooking and handling instruction, treatment and management of adult malnutrition);
• Mentors prison authorities’ staff in food chain assessment and nutrition survey implementation and results analysis
• Participates in the collection and compilation of weekly nutrition program data and indicators

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Nutritional Science or Public Health, or equivalent work experience
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in detention, nutrition, or health field
• Advanced ability to converse in English and other Nigerian’s local languages (Hausa and Kanuri asset)
• Knowledge of detaining authorities or other stakeholders, potential network of interlocutors

Desired profile and Skills

• Expert level in computer skills
• Skilled in the following competencies: Networking & Communication; Adapting & Learning; Responsibility & Autonomy
• Communication (ability to express views and ideas), Analysis & Synthesis
• Good knowledge of the ICRC mandate, IHL, and of other humanitarian topics
• Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment
• Readiness to spend 25% of the time in the field

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Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Protection Coordinator, Child Protection Field Officer is responsible for the implementation of child protection activities in the Maiduguri SD. S/he will contribute to the coherence of ICRC’S response to the protection needs of children affected by NIAC in the North East of Nigeria.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Is the focal person of the North East for all matters related to children related to the ICRC mandate, specifically in understanding, analyzing, identifying and addressing child protection concerns.
• contribute to the understanding of the delegation regarding child protection needs, institutions and policies in NE Nigeria. This will be done through field, discussions with affected communities, participation in multidisciplinary assessments and engagement with other stakeholders focusing on already identified issues to ensure that their rights are protected.
• Regular analysis of issues affecting children, identification of objectives, priorities among them and proposing ICRC’s responses, whenever needed.
• Supports the implementation of child protection activities as per the delegation’s Child Protection strategy, in coordination with other protection and assistance departments when necessary. Ensures the successful completion of ongoing projects and together with Child Protection Delegate evaluates the need for continuation, expansion and/or relevance for similar projects, as well as proposing relevant actions that address vulnerabilities and needs of affected children in line with the strategy.
• Has a solid understanding and analysis of ongoing other programmes for affected children and establishes a referral pathway. As required, coordinates/work with other Stakeholders (UNICEF, UNHCR, MoWASD, and local NGOs) to support to children affected by the conflict.
• Strengthening of referral pathway and constantly updates the stakeholders’ mapping for CP with other PROT colleagues
• Supports with conducting individual and collective interviews with stakeholders and beneficiaries, namely CAAFAG, IDP children and other vulnerable children.
• Reports on the implementation of projects and prepares written reporting to be submitted to the Deputy Protection Coordinator and Child Protection delegate for technical support.

Education and Experience Required

• University degree in the field of Law or Social work or any relevant field
• 4 years’ experience in Protection/Tracing with very good knowledge of Child Protection guidelines, protocols, laws and procedures
• Experience working with children facing armed conflict related vulnerabilities/protection concerns
• Excellent written and spoken English, Hausa, Kanuri
• Good computer skills: knowledge in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Represents the organization properly with different level of interlocutors.
• Sound analytical skills, Good knowledge of the Area of Responsibility - AoR (Political, cultural and geographical)

Desired Attributes

• Team-work oriented, sound communication skills, familiar with protocol and official diplomatic communication.
• Ability to keep discretion and handling confidential matters effectively.
• Ability to communicate with children in an appropriate and child-friendly manner.