Polyvalent Field Officer Jobs at ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), JOS Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.

Job Title: Polyvalent Field Officer

Location: Plateau
Experience: 4 year(s)

Main Responsibilities:

    Assists in the security management of the Sub Delegation, especially with regard to premises and perimeter security
    Organizes and conducts security-related training to the Sub Delegation (SD) staff
    Develops mechanism and ensures proper information flow especially on security-related matters among the SD staff and for incoming visitors
    Conducts field trips as field trip leader to performs tasks of networking, communication, protection-related tasks
    Assists in the analysis of the political, security, socio-cultural and religious context and dynamics within the AoR and beyond

Required Qualifications:

    University degree preferably in social sciences
    Background in security services an asset
    Minimum of 4 years of experience in positions with public outreach or security management
    Excellent knowledge of the political, security and socio-cultural/religious dynamics of SD Jos AoR
    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 SD Jos AoR (Kaduna, Plateau, Bauchi) but also regional perspective
    Good communication skills with good knowledge of written and oral English and advanced reporting skills (written reports)
    Advanced computer skills is a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
    Experience in security management an asset
    Former work with a humanitarian organisation or NGO/CSO 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)
    Flexibility to work over time when needed

How to Apply
 
Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to

ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org

The deadline for the submission of applications will be 24.09.2015, 16:30 h. Late application will not be considered

Please clearly indicate “Polyvalent Field Officer” as the subject of your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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.

For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org

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