Latest Job Vacancies at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Main Responsibilities:

• Developing a state-wide security network to monitor and follow up on the security situation in the different Local Government Areas (LGAs)
• Conduct ICRC dissemination activities to audiences and interlocutors and thus contribution to the further positioning of the ICRC in the Area of Responsibility (AoR)
• Maintaining, developing and expanding a network of interlocutors relevant for ICRC activities within the AoR
• Collaboration with the Nigerian Red Cross Society branch and divisions relevant for the Damaturu office
• Support in the Protection-activities of the office, especially in the activities related to restoring family links and protection of civilian population
• Advises the Head of Office and Field Delegates/officers in the networking of the office and ways of how to improve positioning of the ICRC with key players within the AoR

Required Qualifications:

• University degree preferably in social sciences (political science, sociology, anthropology, etc.)
• Background in security services an asset (the candidate should hold a senior officer rank)
• Minimum of 4 years of working experience in positions with public outreach and/or security management
• Excellent knowledge of the political, security and socio-cultural/religious dynamics of North East of Nigeria in general and Yobe State in specific.
• Existing network with key players of at least one of the mentioned layers (politics, security, religious circles, society)
• Advanced analytical skills, especially on political, security and social dynamics of Yobe state but also regional perspective
• Good communication skills, excellent knowledge of written and oral English and advanced reporting skills (writing reports)
• Advanced computer skills is a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience in security management is an asset
• Previous working experience with a humanitarian organisation or NGO/CSO is an asset

Personal Attributes:

• Rigorous, methodical and accurate
• High organizational skills
• Honesty & integrity
• Able to cope with stressful situations
• Sensitivity and empathy to work with beneficiaries of the ICRC(victims of conflict/violence) in a neutral and impartial manner
• Flexibility to work over time when needed
• Clear and accurate written and oral expression
• Interest and flexibility to work in a multinational/cultural working environment

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Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation of Protection (mainly Restoring Family Links) in her/ his Area of Responsibility(AoR)
• Participates in the analysis of the situation and humanitarian issues.
• Identifies protection problems and ensures proper treatment of enquiries following family separation, violations of IHL and other humanitarian consequences of the conflict, violence or natural disasters
• Participates in networking and dialogue with relevant interlocutors, ensures interaction with other departments
• (Assistance, Prevention and Coopertation), Sub-delegations and offices, the NRCS and external contacts.
• Contributes to the reporting of violent incidents and Health Care in Danger incidents tables.
• Acts as a source of information in the AoR for Communication, Cooperation departments and Management or Delegates.
• Advises, and guides them in their networking activities.

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant field, preferably in the field of law
• 4 years experience in the Protection/Tracing with very good command of the Prot6 software
• Excellent written and spoken English, Hausa, Kanuri (Shuaa-Arab and French an asset)
• 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)
• Driving Licence and succeeded in ICRC Driving test.

Personal Attributes:

• Team-work oriented, sound communication skills, familiar with protocol and official diplomatic communication
• Very good communication and inter-personal skills: ability to deal with people respectfully and showing empathy towards others (colleagues, beneficiaries, authorities)
• Ability to work independently, and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate
• Leadership skills with ability to manage and supervise tasks with effectiveness as per the set priorities
• Able to work under pressure; flexible and open to extra working hours if necessary
• Capacity to carry out activities and manage files of importance in the field of ICRC PROTactivities(RFL, PCP and Missing).
• Staff management capacity and very good team spirit
• Ability to keep discretion and handling confidential matters effectively
• Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and procedures
• Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes and deal with important volume of work
• Punctual, reliable, confirmed organizational skills and Sound analytical skills