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Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Sub-delegation and WatHab Operations Manager 2, the WatHab Operations Manager 1 (Outreach Team Leader) plans, designs, and implements engineering projects within the scope of the ICRC's water and habitat assistance objectives, with supervision and limited coaching. S/he carries out needs assessments and surveys and plans new projects. S/he is responsible for the implementation of all or part of the WatHab program within their area of geographic responsibility, acts as a key interface with external stakeholders, and reports to management on stakeholder relations and the general situation.

Accountabilities & Functional Responsibilities

• Designs programmes and projects, elaborates Plans of Actions; follow up the programmes’ budget implementation using appropriate tools and processes.
• Carries out and analysis needs assessments and survey; makes use of the data when planning projects and setting objectives.
• Contributes to the development and inputs to the WatHab operational strategy in line with the Sub-Delegation priorities, the PfR, and the broader ICRC operational objectives.
• Identifies/proposes projects/actions in accordance with operational priorities set in the PfR, including support to IHL initiatives where WatHab plays or could play a role.
• Supervise and contributes to the drawing up of project documents (drawings, bills of quantities, tenders, contracts, etc.) for engineering projects using approved formats; review and approve technical and contractual documents (including design work of staff under their responsibility).
• Contributes to the monitoring of project performance by analysing evaluation data and comparing results with established indicators.
• Prepares implementation/progress reports at intervals set by the WatHab Operations Manager 2 and/or consolidates reports by staff under his/her responsibility.
• Monitors stakeholder- and security-related issues and takes action, where necessary, on issues raised by stakeholders or staff under their responsibility.
• Ensures relevant and timely internal reporting linked to WatHab activities (field trip reports, project proposals, project progress and completion reports, Minutes of Meetings, assessment reports);
• Supervises project files in electronic databases such as Team Space, the “Project and Activity Management” (PAM) tool and keeps them up to date.

Desired Profile And Skills

• High computer literacy (soft & hard skills)
• Advanced knowledge of water and sanitation or construction engineering.
• Professional experience in Borno State would be an advantage.
• Experience managing technical support staff is an asset (within or out of the ICRC).

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, fixed-term contract (1year – renewable).
• 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 supervision of the Deputy Health Coordinator, the Health Field Officer (HFO) 2 supports the implementation of the ICRC’s health programs and activities in its areas of responsibility (AoR) through regular field trips.
• In close collaboration with the health coordination, s/he guarantees that people living in the ICRC AoR have timely access to quality health services.
• S/He maintains an overview on the health situation and proposes timely and coordinated assistance as per the delegation strategy.

Your Role

• Understands the health structure/politics and culture in AoR and advises the Health Coordination.
• Works closely with the Deputy Health coordinator or Health Delegate to plan and implement health activities under their area of responsibilities.
• Participates in assessment, contributes to preparation of project proposals and reports.
• Contribute to all health programs in their AoR (PHCC, Hospital Nutrition stabilization centers, PHEC/First Aid).
• Conducts regular monitoring and supportive supervision visits to the ICRC supported health facilities, identifies and addresses problems in close collaboration with the SMoH staff.
• Ensures that guidelines, protocols and SoPs related to the supported programs and activities are available and up to date.
• Ensures rational and appropriate use of supplies (equipment, drugs, consumables, nutrition commodities) as per national standards.
• Organizes and supports relevant trainings for ICRC supported health facilities staff and target groups from communities in ICRC AoRs.
• Develops and promotes Health Care in Danger-related initiatives in collaboration with PROT and ensures that Health Care in Danger is included in all trainings and health events.
• Maintains regular contact and dialogue with relevant interlocutors at State, LGA, and community and conducts quarterly joint monitoring visit with LGA Health/SPHCDB authorities.
• Ensures proper data collection, analysis, appropriate management of information and reporting.
• Ensures referral pathway is defined for the ICRC beneficiaries including sexual violence survivors.
• Collaborate with the ABJ nutrition team to monitor the nutrition situation for children under 5 (6-59 months) and pregnant and lactating women (PLW).
• Participate in training of health workers and community volunteers (CVs) on different health issues including IYCF, hygiene promotion and malnutrition.
• Monitors suspected or confirmed Health emergencies including disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and reports to the health coordination and site management.
• Ensures that drug inventories and orders are completed on time and stocks received in PHC and hospital as required.
• Understands Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and disseminates in health programs.

Your Profile
Certification & Experience:

• University Degree in Medicine, Nursing or Midwifery
• Postgraduate master’s degree/diploma in public health or health management is a strong asset.
• Fluent English and fluent local working language (Hausa).
• Valid license to practice
• Good computer skills-MS word, Excel.
• Minimum of 3 years professional experience in related field, especially in emergencies
• You must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.

Desired profile and skills:

• Team leadership skills
• Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment
• Good reporting and analytical skills and well-developed computer skills
• Teamwork and collaboration.

Our values:

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit thispage.

Locations:

• Abuja Delegation – 2 slots (with frequent travel to Sokoto and possible relocation to Sokoto)
• BIU Office – 1 slot
• Maiduguri Sub Delegation – 1 slot.