The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - Field Officers

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The ICRC Sub-Delegation in Jos is looking for a qualified candidate with the capacity to work independently to fill in the following interesting position:

Position: Field Officer

Main Responsibilities:

• Contributes actively to the continuous analysis of the political, security and socio-economic environment and situation in this region and identification of humanitarian needs
• Contributes to set up, design and exchange of ideas on new projects
• Games out operational activities independently, such as distributions of aid goods or community first aid trainings
• Prepares field trips according to ICRC procedures
• Actively participates in the networking effort of the Sub-delegation
• May be asked to perform logistical duties according to ICRC procedure
• Prepares written reporting on the activates

Required Qualifications:

• University degree in Project Management, Social Sciences or equivalent field
• 4 years work experience in a similar field, experience in the humanitarian field is a plus
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good command of Hausa language, any other language of the north central and north eastern region is a plus.
• Strong understanding of the political and social dynamics in the North Central regions of Nigeria as well as its geography
• Excellent computer skills
• Very good analytical skills
• Capacity to adapt to ICRC security procedures
• Awareness of the socio-political environment
• Good team spirit

Method of Application:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address, not later than 12^th September, 2012.

The Administrator
ICRC Abuja
Plot 29 Kumasi Crescent,
Off Aminu Kano Crescent,
Wuse II, Abuja.

Please clearly indicate “Jos – Field Officer” on your envelope.

N/B:
Personal correspondences are non-returnable.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Only well addressed complete files matching with the profile will be considered.