The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
LEGAL OFFICER
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Complete tasks such as research, drafting legal notes, participating in meetings and drafting minutes for broad range of legal issues related to but not limited to International Humanitarian Law, International Human Rights Law and Criminal Law.
Provide legal advice to Assistance and Support Departments concerning contracts as well as other legal queries
Assist Legal Department in ensuring that all ICRC staff are familiar with the international legal framework applicable in Nigeria
Conduct research and analysis on specific legal matters to support the Legal Advisors and operations, as needed
Assists the Head of the Legal Department in carrying out comprehensive reporting of external activities, meetings, record keeping, and internal communication
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Law
Called to the Nigerian Bar
Studied international law with a strong understanding of international humanitarian, human rights and criminal law
3-5 years relevant work experience, preferably in Nigerian criminal law, international humanitarian law and general practice including with an international or Nigerian organisation
Excellent spoken and written English; passive understanding of French as asset
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Computer literacy (competency in Microsoft Office and legal research databases)
Understanding of the work and role of the ICRC in Nigeria
Relevant work experience in international organisations and Nigerian organisations (i.e. law firm)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Proven research and analytical skills; able to think critically and articulate legal arguments in a structured and professional manner
Very strong organizational skills
Passionate, motivated and diligent
Able to work closely and constructively with others
Very responsible and reliable; able to manage files independently, with support from Head of Legal Unit
ECONOMIC SECURITY FIELD OFFICER – CASH AND MARKET
LOCATION: Maiduguri, Borno
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assessing, designing, planning and implementation of Economic Security (EcoSec) cash based response in the area of responsibility.
Reports on the progress of the different EcoSec interventions and documents the lessons learned through the projects. He would be responsible to carry out feasibility study in markets for different type of cash assistance such as conditional, unconditional, voucher and cash for work.
Designs appropriate projects and ensures smooth implementation of the EcoSec Cash programme in the assigned area in coordination with other team members, assistance departments, respective, including involved local partners
Ensures the appropriateness of cash based intervention and necessary preconditions for the implementing any cash based are met (e.g. functioning markets, safe transfer mechanism, timing, risks analysis, local capacity, operational costs, beneficiary preferences, appropriateness/feasibility, social issues)
Prepares the necessary documents and tools for cash transfers such as, beneficiary lists with the amounts to be transferred and timing for instalments, agreements and communication materials on the specific interventions.
Does regular internal, oral and written reporting on field visits. Immediately reports any problems or delays in the implementation of the programme or the projects to the supervisors
Maintains and develops contacts and a good dialogue with relevant interlocutors mainly independently,
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
University degree in Economics, Development Studies, Sociology, or related fields
Four years of work experience in a similar field
Fluent in written and spoken English and the local language
Team leadership skills
Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment
Experience of utilising mobile data collection tools for data collection is an asset
Good Knowledge of existing cash transfer mechanism for delivering cash as humanitarian assistance.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Good analytical skills
Good communication skills
Shows judgment abilities to deal with special cases and propose solutions
Ensures that a good atmosphere is maintained within the EcoSec department and with the other ICRC departments through adequate communication
Reports on problems (security) with accuracy and without delays
WATER AND HABITAT ASSISTANT
LOCATION: Jos, Plateau
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the team in follow up of basic administrative procedures: payment, correspondence, hand over and donation certificates
Ensure that all relevant documents for contracts (Requisition orders, Purchase Orders, contracts, amendments, and selection tablets) are available, archived and shared with all staff concerned
Collect data of project beneficiaries from engineers in change, compile and submit to Team Leader;
Organize water and habitat department internal weekly meeting with inputs of the team leader, prepare and share list of action point for follow-up
Compiles contributions to the Weekly Operational Report, tracking sheet, WPA, cash forecast and submit to the Team Leader
Compile teams weekly plans of movement and request vehicle allocation
Participate to Wathab department external meetings when possible, prepare minutes of meetings and submit them to the engineer in charge for approval before diffusion
Prepare payment documents, collect signatures and submit to finance responsible
Keep water and habitat contact list up to date
Maintain stationeries stock for the department
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least a Diploma Degree preferably in Accounting.
1-2 years in same experience
Good computer skills
Good command of written and spoken English
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
High capacity to work in a team
High motivation, proactive and taking responsibilities
Good planning and organizational skills
Very good communication skills
ECONOMIC SECURITY (ECOSEC) FIELD OFFICER
LOCATION: Monguno, Borno
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess the general situation and identifies conflict-affected population needs according to the EcoSec set criteria
Participates in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the EcoSec programme activities mainly on emergencies and livelihoods response in close collaboration with Nigerian Red Cross Society
Provide immediate supervisor on weekly or ad hoc basis with updated statistical and logistic data
Does regular internal, oral and written reporting on field visits. Immediately reports any problems or delays in the implementation of the programme or the projects to the supervisors
Prepares the EcoSec section of the sub-delegation’s weekly operational report independently and contributes to other departmental reporting as required
Under the close supervision of the immediate supervisor, maintains and develops contacts and a good dialogue with relevant interlocutors.
Provides situation analysis relevant to the overall understanding of local dynamics for ICRC activities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
University degree in Development Studies, Economics or related field
3 years’ work experience in a similar field
Fluent in written and spoken English and the local language
Leadership skills
Cross-cultural adaptability
Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment (North-East of Borno State – Nigeria)
Good analytical skills
Good communication skills
Confidence with IT tools (mainly MS Office)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Shows judgment abilities to deal with special cases and proposes solutions
Ensures that a good atmosphere is maintained within the department and with the other ICRC departments through adequate communication
Reports on problems (security) with accuracy and without delays
Is familiar in using the IT tools
WATER AND HABITAT ENGINEER
LOCATION: Maiduguri, Borno
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses sites, situations and needs with regard to Water and Habitat (WatHab) aspects
Collects and gathers information for a situation analysis
Prepares projects proposals including descriptions, sketches, drawings, bill of quantities, estimation costs and implementation planning based on analysis and WatHab objectives
Implements projects with contractors, sub-contractors, ICRC teams of technicians and / or combinations of the former
Supervises contractors, sub-contractors and ICRC teams
Trains and coach technical field staff & daily workers working on ongoing Wathab projects
Gives technical advice to team members for ongoing Wathab rehabilitation works
Follow the administrative, logistics and purchasing procedures
Manages the working advance, purchasing and delivery of WatHab materials according to ICRC procedures.
Prepares the necessary documentation for the request of quotations, for tendering procedures and for purchase of material – RO
Participates in the budget monitoring
Contributes to written reporting under supervision
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor Degree in Engineering namely Civil, Architecture or Electrical.
3-5 years’ experience in engineering field
Good computer skills in AutCad, excel. Word etc.
Good command of written and spoken English
Personal Attributes:
Adapting & Learning
Team Work, Planning,
Organization & Assessment
Analysis & Synthesis
Responsibility & Autonomy
HYGIENE PROMOTION OFFICER
LOCATION: Yola, Adamawa
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively participate in the design, development and implementation of hygiene promotion program in camps and non-camp settings.
Provide technical guidance to the Nigeria Red Cross Society volunteers by training, supervision, mentoring and follow up of progress on the capacity development of their skills.
Adopt participatory learning approaches/methods for community water, hygiene and sanitation
Participate in the monitoring of all hygiene promotion, and community mobilization activities to ensure target communities behavior change and project ownership.
Mobilize, organize and supervise, through facilitators or other means, members of the communities to take ownership of maintaining best practices in personal, community and environmental hygiene.
Conduct participatory hygiene promotion sessions within communities, groups of persons with specific needs, according to age, gender and diversity, community-based committees and other groups, such as duty bearers and stakeholders.
Draw programs in line with globally recognized hygiene and sanitation action days.i.e Global handwashing, World Toilet days.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental/Public Health/Social Science or equivalent training/experience in related technical field.
Minimum of two (2) years’ practical work experience working with vulnerable communities in the field of water/sanitation, WASH, hygiene or public health and experience in behavior change activities.
Familiarity with key health and hygiene issues and hygiene promotion/education activities in camp and/or non-camp settings.
Experience of training design, delivery, facilitation, mentoring and building the capacity of communities and partners is desirable.
Knowledge of participatory approaches will be an added advantage.
Excellent command of written and spoken English as well as spoken Hausa.
Strong communication and reporting skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with Adamawa/Borno South State.
Personal Attributes:
Adaptable
Organized
Efficient
Communicative and clear
Responsible, reliable and accountable
TO APPLY
Applicants should send their Application Letters, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.orgPlease clearly indicate the job title and location as the subject of your application.
Note
Applications intended for the role without the above subject will not be treated.
Late application will not be considered
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
DUE DATE: 29 December, 2017
Job Opportunities at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Thursday 21, December 2017
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