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The Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Head of Support, the Risk and Assurance Officer provides expertise and support in the design, implementation and monitoring of effective risk-management practices (excluding security risks)withinthe delegation.
• As the internal legal reference for corporate issues, the Risk and Assurance Officer is in charge of providing substantive advice and ad hoc support on legal matters.
• As the internal audit and compliance reference for the delegation, the Risk and Assurance Officer promotes a culture of control and reporting and contributes to a global compliance with ICRC regulations, policies, procedures, plans, programs and goals.

Your Role
Risks:

• Supports management in performing risk assessment to identify trends and emerging risks and in defining the target risk exposure; keeps risk registers up to date in line with organizational risk-management processes. Promotes a risk-aware mindset and the use of documented risk assessment in management decision-making processes.
• Provides guidance, communication support and training to managers, staff, and key partners, to equip them to fulfil their responsibility to manage key risks and implement adequate controls.

Audit and compliance:

• Contributes to ensuring that the principles in matters of risk, quality and fraud are formally established within the delegation. Participates actively in regular process reviews and provides significant feedback and/or recommendations to improve the quality and efficiency of work delivered.
• Contributes to the design, development and improvement of policies, internal control procedures, methodologies, or test plans.
• Under specific instructions from Management, and regarding allegations of breach of Code of conduct for cases entrusted by ERCO (Ethics, Risks and Compliance Office) to be handled by the delegation, proposes plan of action to collect data, proceeds to facts finding and case reporting (as per ERCO guidelines). Performs same activities on the specific demand from the Investigation Unit.

Corporate Legal Advisor:

• Provides legal advice and support in all areas impacting the ICRC (HR, logistics, procurement, administration, operations, data protection, governance, fundraising, innovation, intellectual property, privileges and immunities, regulatory issues, etc.
• Provides legal advice on all legal claims, commitments, and liabilities of the delegation.
• Drafts, reviews, and participates in negotiations of contracts, MoU, Agreements, etc. for the ICRC in all areas needed, and drafts legal opinions.
• Making processes and internal procedures (notably around compliance, information security, risk management).

Your Profile: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (License to practice, an asset)
• Certification in risk and compliance management or Certified internal auditor – a must
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in Corporate Legal services / Risk management / Compliance / Quality assurance or audit (out of which 3 years in a managerial role)
• Knowledge of administrative legal, procedural, and evidentiary standards an asset
• Computer proficiency
• Fluent English is mandatory, and knowledge of a second language is a strong asset.
• 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.

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The Purpose

• Under the direct supervision of the Protection of Family Links Team Lead, the PFL field officer is responsible for the implementation of Restoring of Family Links activities in a defined area of responsibilities (AOR) to respond adequately to the needs of families searching for their missing loved ones.

Your Role

• Contributes to the analysis and periodical synthesis of all relevant information pertinent to the PFL activities.
• Manages the caseload for the AoR including identifying and prioritizing action, maintaining contact with volunteers, attributing workload, assessing quality of work done.
• Coaches, supervises, and provides feedback to Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) volunteers as they collect and treat RFL cases (UAM/SC, TC RCM etc) in the area of responsibility.
• Assists to deliver capacity-building trainings for NRCS RFL Volunteers.
• Plans and conducts field trips in support of RFL operations and produces comprehensive and timely reports.
• Receives and responds to request received from enquirers calling the office, keeping records and statistics.
• Supports in the compiling, cross-checking, and processing of volunteer incentives and other administrative task associated with PFL activities.
• Checks and processes all documentation before transmission to the delegation in a timely manner.
• Occasionally translates RFL documents from local languages to English and vice versa.
• Uses the institutional database (Prot 6) to register cases, access reports, prepare working tools and search for beneficiaries.
• Ensures the flow of information related to Data Management is thorough and complete.

Your Profile: Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Humanitarian Affairs, Social Sciences, Administration, or any other relevant field
• 3 - 5 years working experience preferably in Protection work.
• Working proficiency in English and Hausa is compulsory. Working proficiency in Kanuri is a plus.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint), and collaborative spaces. This role requires a strong understanding of Excel formulas, functions, and data manipulation techniques.
• Experience with case management databases.
• Previous working experience with an INGO is an asset.
• Experience with the Nigerian Red Cross Society is an asset.
• Excellent planning and writing abilities.
• Knowledge of the cultural and socio-economic environment in North-east Nigeria
• 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.