Latest Job Openings at Red Cross (ICRC) , August 2014

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Maiduguri Sub Delegation is looking for a
suitable candidate to fill the vacancies below:

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Job Title: Wathab Field Engineer (Water and Habitation Engineer)

Main Responsibilities:
    Contributes to the implementation and running of specific projects/programmes independently
    Maintains contacts with interlocutors/ authorities at local level mainly independently
    Trains and coaches local NRCS branches technical staff according to the programmes defined by the ICRC.
    Prepares projects proposals including descriptions, sketches, drawings, bill of quantities, estimation costs and implementation planning based on analysis and water and habitation(WATHAB) rehabilitation works
    Implements projects with contractors and sub-contractors
    Negotiate with contractors fair prices
    Takes care of the Wathab Stock and provides a related updated stock position
    Performs written reporting to the Wathab Delegate
    Performs as translator between the Delegate and local interlocutors
    Participates in the evaluation of the projects / program and makes recommendations
    Establishes a comprehensive technical report on a completed WatHab project
    Supports other WatHab projects upon request

Required Qualifications:

    University degree (Civil Engineering or HND. resource Engineer).
    Familiar with Water and Sanitation issues
    Experience in assessing, surveying, calculating and preparing estimates of building and metallic structures.
    Fluent in written and spoken English
    Team leadership skills
    Good command of Hausa language
    Very good analytical and computer skills.
    Good expertise of AUTOCAD
    Good knowledge of the geographical assigned area

Job Title: Economic Security Field Officer

Main Responsibilities:

    Assumes responsibilities in running economical security projects / programs independently, while reporting to direct supervisor and in line with rules on financial management.
    Conducts analysis of the situation, assessments during emergencies and proposes interventions Collects analyses and synthesizes complex information on the local economy and nutrition.
    Designs, implements and monitors program activities.
    Conducts distributions with field teams Prepares written reports on the activities independently and contributes essentially to the annual planning and budget follow up.
    Provides monthly reporting of statistics and activities in general.
    Maintains contact with beneficiaries and Nigerian Red Cross Society, in coordination with the supervisor(s)
    In charge of applying and implementing administrative and logistical procedures of the projects / program. Plans and organizes field trips to follow up on activities in the field Represents ICRC in meetings

Requirements:

    University degree in Sociology or Economics Excellent command of English, Hausa and Kanuri, written and spoken (Mandatory) Good computer skills, excellent command of standard Microsoft Office tools and ICRC standard
    Software and good knowledge on internet research
    3-4 years professional experience in same or similar field activities

    Confirmed leadership and management experience
    Very good interpersonal, communication and presentation and presentation skills
    Initiative, organized, methodical and flexible personality, strong humanitarian motivation, ability to work independently, very good analytical skills, ability to travel in all parts of the country

How to Apply
Please submit your application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma) to:

The Administrator ICRC Maiduguri Office, House no, 7 Bifam Road Off Circular Road (Damboa Junction), GRA Maiduguri
O
ICRC JOS, No 1 Rest House Road, GRA Jos, Plateau State
OR
ICRC Abuja, 31 Pope John Paul II Street, Maitama, Abuja

Please clearly indicate “Ecosec Field Officer ” or “Wathab Field Engineer” on the envelope.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The last date for receiving the applications is 30th August, 2014.
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