Ongoing Recruitment at International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

The Africa Regional Business Group is organized through cluster offices covering the National Societies in Eastern Africa, Southern Africa, West Coast, Sahel and Central Africa as well as country offices in Liberia, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Republic of South Sudan, Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Somalia.
The NS/IFRC carried out several needs and capacity assessment in the last months. As a result of the deteriorating situation, an EPOA was done. This EPoA would target a total more than 300.000 people most in need of urgent assistance, specially IDPs and returnees in the NE States of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe to be assisted with food, water, sanitation and hygiene, education, resilience building, community health services (primary health), psychosocial support (PSS), livelihoods as well as cash transfers. 
We are looking to hire qualified and dynamic Nigeria to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Administration and Finance Support Officer 
Ref No: IFRC-A-AFSO-005
Location: North East (Yobe and Adamawa)
Contracts Length: 6 Months
Classification Level: TBC       
Organizational Unit/ Duty Station: Nigeria Country Cluster Office       
Immediate Supervisor’s Title: Finance and Administration Delegate       
Technical Manager’s Title: Finance and Administration Delegate/Regional Finance Unit     
Slot: 2
Job Purpose Reporting to the Finance and Administration Delegate, the Administration and Finance Support Officer will:

• Ensure that the IFRC’s Minimum Administration Requirements are follow up.
• Assist and support the Finance and Administration Delegate in the financial  management of the Nigeria operation.     

• In charge of work permit exemptions, visas, diplomatic cards, driving licences for all delegates, staff or visitors for the Nigeria operation.
• Provide protocol services for high-level visitations, missions, receptions and diplomatic functions
• Supervising the drafting of all outgoing correspondence, including notes verbal, letters to various local entities and host authorities, and reviewing and assigning all incoming correspondences
• Ensure prompt and high quality service delivery
• Work closely with the CCST for all related issues with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria, Foreign missions, ICRC, the UN and other external relations.

• Hotel bookings, airport transfers,
• Manage travel and accommodation issues in collaboration with the Abuja CCST Administration officer.
• Maintain proper records for office assets by each operation employee ( will later be handed over to the Admin Officer at the end of the operation)
• Advice the team on the most cost effective and convenient travel itineraries

• Settle incoming Delegates, by searching for houses, identifying and negotiating rental terms
• Maintenance of existing houses: includes major and minor renovations in collaboration with the Administration Officer of the Abuja CCST.
• Ensure proper maintenance of office equipment, office repairs related to the operation
• Management of office electricity and telephone lines,  this includes fixed and mobile lines, monitoring monthly usage and timely payment in collaboration with the Abuja CCST team.
• Maintain the stock of office supplies and stationaries and timely delivery to uses to the operation team.

• Assist the Finance and Administration Delegate in the financial management and control of the Nigeria operation
• Follow up on bank transactions and request bank statements
• Provide support for the accounting and ensure timely implementation of the financial management circle of the Nigerian National Red Cross Society
• Provide support for the disseminated and respect by all the operation staffs of the IFRC Finance rules
• Contribute to the regular back-ups of the accounting software and accountant computer
• Proceed to the operation accounting entries under the supervision of the Finance Delegate
• Contribute to the timely financial reporting to the PMER and other departments and to relevant stake holders
• Maintain and ensure that all reports of income and expenditure of the NRCS and all programs at the operation’ areas are kept.
• Makes payment to the operation’s  staffs (per diem of employees, working advances for managers), invoices or receipts for expenses duly approved by the person responsible
• Ensures that all supporting documents for cash payments are complete with the necessary signatures and payments duly acknowledged.
• Checks that all commitments and accounting data has been made by Finance & Admin delegate and the Head of Nigeria Operation programs/projects before accepting settlements of working advances.
• Reports immediately to his Supervisor all problems, discrepancies or wrong doings
• Compute and record totals of the daily transactions to be entered into the accounting software
• Does a complete cash control on a daily basis, keeps records  of cash movement during the day and prepares the Daily Cash Position Report after cash office is closed making sure that actual cash on hand is accounted and all other receipts/invoices are intact.
• Update files and keeps all pending working advances and invoices in a safe place.
• Ensure that all financial document relating to disbursement have gone through approval process before final disbursement
• In charge of the proper custody and control of the money kept in the safe/cashbox.
• Plans and requests daily cash needs for payments from FIN & ADMIN Coordinator
• Forwards the Daily Cash Position Report and supporting documents to the Finance & Admin delegatefor daily control before entries into the accounting.
• Sorts and accounts for mutilated and old notes (both USD and Naira) and makes report and liaise with the Finance & Admin delegateto be changed with the bank for new notes.
• Prepare the monthly payroll of the operation’s staffs 
• Make all relevant deductions and charges are made and submit to the finance and administration delegate’s validation before remitting them to the respectively statutory authorities for payment
• Perform the daily cash movement and petty cash operations

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

• Relevant university degree in Management
• Holder of a Certified Public Accounting degree with specialized training in related field is an asset

Experience:

• A Minimum of 3 years’ experience in leading and managing Finance as Accountant
• A Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience working with local or international non- governmental organization
• Very good leadership skills and confirmed financial management experience
• Experience of working with National Societies
• Basic leadership and management skills
• Strong experience in cash management showing rigorous controlling methods

• Self-supporting in computers
• Very good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Very good computer skills and command of standard Microsoft office tools; emphasis in excel
• Motivated self-started personality, sense of responsibility and organization skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Flexibility and ability to travel in the operation’s areas

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• National Society relations
• Communication – Teamwork
• Professionalism – Integrity – Diversity
• Judgement-Decision-making
• Results focus and accountability

Job Title: Driver
Reference No: IFRC-A-DRV-Y-002 or IFRC-A-DRV-A-003
Location: 3 in Yobe and 3 in Adamawa
Contracts Length: 6 Months
Classification Level: TBC
Organizational Unit/ Duty Station: Nigeria Country Cluster Office
Immediate Supervisor’s Title: Head of Nigeria Complex Operation
Technical Manager’s Title: Regional Fleet Unit
Slot: 6
Job Purpose 

• Reporting to the Head of Nigeria Complex Operation/Logistics Delegate, the Driver will be in charge of driving the Abuja Country Cluster team, the operation team and the materials/equipment in the operation’s areas and will perform as necessary miscellaneous job-related duties.
• Note that this position is based in the operational NE States at Yobe or Adamawa.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Driver is responsible for: 

• Drive assigned vehicles according to IFRC’s driving rules and regulations
• Regularly inspect the vehicle prior to taking it away ensuring it conforms to standard road safety measures.
• Provide transportation of personnel (the CCST and the operation team, PNS and staffs), equipment, the couriers and cargo to various destinations, safely and as instructed.
• Help deliver communications and take on errands as they may arise
• Ensure that All occupants (including the Driver himself) of the vehicles wear safety seat belts at all times.
• Ensure regular maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Maintains assigned vehicles in clean, polished, flawless operating condition.
• Visually inspects and manually tests vehicle pre-departure and before accepting passengers.
• Maintains and operates communications devices, emergency response and contingency equipment, including fire extinguisher, flares or reflectors, etc.
• Read and understand specific vehicle operating manual.
• Understand and Obey to all traffic laws and driving rules as set by the IFRC’s and the in Country driving rules.
• Maintain vehicle log up to date and with all the information required.
• The Driver is under strict restriction to not proceed with the vehicle until all occupants wear safety belts.
• Ensure unauthorized riders do not ride and/or drive assigned vehicles
• Keep an inventory of the tools and accessories of the vehicles.
• Provide assistance to the operations with field missions when needed.
• Ensure that security procedures and rules in the Country regarding the vehicle movement are respected (including radio/communication protocols).

Duties Applicable to all Staff: 

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Position Requirements
Education:

• Must have a valid driving license, Valid passport and international driving license
• Must have a First Aid certificate or knowledge

Experience: 

• At least 03 Years of working experience in similar position
• Experience in working with a wide range of individuals irrespective of culture and socio-economic status
• Working experience in Humanitarian environment or working with RC or National Society
• Good driving experience in remote areas of Nigeria
• A very good knowledge of Nigeria road network

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Self-supporting in computer
• Good Knowledge in Mechanics (Able to hear and understand unusual vehicle sounds, horns, sirens and other ordinary traffic sounds and warnings)
• Good knowledge and Familiar with the Nigeria’s traffic rules and regulations including safety signs …
• Ability to read and understand rules, operating and maintenance manuals, company procedures and customary travel documents
• Ability to drive whenever required for work purposes
• Good interpersonal and communication ability
• Being punctual
• Good knowledge of the IFRC’s security rules and contexts or Stay Safe for Staff certificate
• Ability to solve practical problems and react quickly and calmly to changing or emergency circumstances
• Discretion and Loyalty, Integrity and good personal conduct
• Professionalism

Languages: 

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Competencies (to be filled in by HR): 

• National Society relations
• Strategic orientation – Communication – Teamwork
• Professionalism Integrity – Diversity
• Judgement-Decision-making
• Results focus and accountability

Job Title: Communication Officer
Ref No: IFRC-A-COM007
Location: Abuja
Classification Level: TBC       
Organizational Unit/ Duty Station: Nigeria Country Cluster Office       
Immediate Supervisor’s Title: Head of Nigeria Complex Operation       
Technical Manager’s Title     Regional PMER and PRD Coordinator        
Job PurposeReporting to the Head of Nigeria Complex Operation, the CommunicationOfficerwill: 

• Act as a focal point to support the Nigeria Red Cross National Society in the field.
• Be in charge of developing regular and quality communication materials related to the Nigeria operation
• In collaboration with the Regional PMER and PRD Coordinator.
• Support the National Society and the IFRC in communicating during emergencies

• Support the National Society communications capacity on the ground and act as a spokesperson with international media when required.
• Collect, analyseand transform data  from the field  into key messages and calls for different stakeholders and audiences.
• Support the National Society in identifying key humanitarian issues to be addressed  to the public, media and donors on the situation on the ground and the humanitarian response.
• Work closely with the IFRCRegional PMER and PRD Coordinatorto produce facts and figures, key messages, reactive lines and promote different IM products.
• News releases (as needed), videos, photographs with captions, and qualified spokespeople contacts are immediately developed and made available to media and key stakeholders. If security allows, facilitate media field trips to the operational areas
• Maintain a social media presence throughout the operation utilizing IFRC communication tools
• Support the appeal using people at the community level (Write stories and interviews, web stories, blogs, video footage and photos with extended captions, provide basic audio-visual material)
• Share any communications material created through this appeal with IFRC for use on various communications channels including the IFRC Africa Region web page
• Facilitate National Society and IFRC in pitching media stories and professionally handling media inquiries with broadcast, print and online media/social media.
• Support the launch of the emergency appeal and other major milestones throughout the operation using people-centred at the community level.
• In collaboration with the National Society, work on advocacy messages to address the different issues linked to the current operation.
• Provide context analysis and draft communication pack with key material (facts and figures, key messages, press releases etc)
• Produce/assist in the production of advocacy messages in collaboration with National Societies to address the different issues linked to the current emergency operations (Health, Shelter, Cash Transfer, WASH, DM etc.);
• Facilitate National Societies and IFRC in pitching media stories and professionally handling media enquiries with broadcast, print and online media/social media;     

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager
  

Position Requirements
Education:       

• Relevant University degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing or International Policies

• At least 3 years of experience working as journalist/press officer and/or Communications/Policy Officer
• Experience in building media contacts
• Experience in emergency response
• RC/RC experience
• Experience in managing communications issues in complex and delicate situations

Knowledge and Skills:       

• Self-supporting in computers       
• Knowledge of social media and related trends
• Ability to multi task and work under pressure
• Good analytical skills
• Good knowledge of the operational context and area
• Flexibility and ability to travel in the operation’s areas
• Knowledge of humanitarian affairs
• Ability to negotiate with varying partners

Languages:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Competencies (to be filled in by HR):               

• National Society relations
• Professionalism – Integrity – Diversity
• Judgement-Decision-making
• Results focus and accountability

Job Title: PMER Officer
Ref No: IFRC-A-PMER-006
Location: Abuja      
Classification Level: TBC       
Organizational Unit/ Duty Station: Nigeria Country Cluster Office       
Immediate Supervisor’s Title: PMER and PRD Coordinator       
Technical Manager’s Title: PMER/RM/Partners relationship Delegate/PMER Regional Unit     
Job Purpose Reporting to the PMER and PRD Coordinator, the PMER Officer will:

• Work closely with the operation team to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of reporting related to the Nigeria complex operations.
• Assist the PMER and PRD Coordinator  on monitoring and reporting to management and stakeholders on the operation’s activities
• Collaborate with NS counterparts to strengthen the planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting capacity of the NS through on-the-job training, workshops.
• Assist with organizing, analysing and consolidating monthly programs progress reports and in carrying out monitoring and evaluation activities that are intended to improve and promote the works of the Nigerian Red Cross under the supervision of the PMER and PRD Coordinator.
• Support production of any project documents and contribute to proposal writing.     

• Assist the production of progress reports working with the NS counterparts and operations team.
• Verify data from field and prepare progress reports for internal and external audiences, including consolidated monthly operational reports for ICRC, IFRC and other stakeholders
• Assist with quality checks of activity reports from, field and NRCS reports
• Assist  the Nigerian RC in managing the internal reporting system
• Assist the head of operations and the PMER and PRD Coordinator  to monitor programs activities and to ensure reporting of relevant and accurate information
• Work closely with the operations and field teams, to identify existing monitoring and review mechanisms in the Nigerian RCS’s Plan of Action to ensure that reports incorporate accurate and relevant information.

• Develop under the technical supervision of PMER and PRD Coordinator, training materials and provide appropriate training for NRCS staff to fulfil their PMER responsibilities.
• Assist in PMER training for Nigerian RC 
• Assist in PMER capacity assessment  at all levels of the operation.

• Assist in the design and carrying out of assessments, evaluation  and reviews
• Assist in the setting up and management of databases using user friendly database software (Excel, SPSS, STATA, Epi Info)
• Assist with the set-up of  appropriate internal and external reporting systems
• Assist in the management of all evaluation internally and externally and support the use of evaluation results within the National Society.

• Collaborate with the National Society and the operation communications unit on information sharing
• Liaise with other PMER counterparts for networking and sharing experiences.

• Assist the proposal writing processes
• Provided evidence used in the design of projects

• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Abuja Head of Cluster;  Operation  Coordinator or by his technical manager the PMER and PRD Coordinator.     

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals      
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles      
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager     

• Relevant university degree in Social Sciences, Programme Management, Project Proposal, Report Writing, M&E Courses
• Professional qualification in PMER

• 03 years related working experience in project management or in humanitarian organization
• Proficiency in analytical report writing
• Experience in setting up and managing database for program data, designing and conducting research and compiling research reports.
• Experience of working with RC or National Societies
• Significant experience in monitoring large-scale projects, and familiarity with results-based management concepts, reporting and research.

• Self-supporting in computers
• Skilled in use of data analysis packages (Excel, SPSS, EPI Info, STATA, etc.)
• Good data collection and analyseskills to draw conclusions                     
• Skills in training and developing staff capacity
• Computer literate (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing and PowerPoint)
• Good facilitation and report writing skills
• Strong leadership skills including strategic thinking and coordination.

Languages:

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Competencies (to be filled in by HR):

• National Society relations
• Strategic orientation – Communication  – Teamwork      
• Professionalism – Integrity – Diversity
• Results focus and accountability

Job Title:  IT Telecom and IM Officer 
Ref No: IFRC-A-ITIM-004
Location: Abuja
Contracts Length: 6 Months
Classification Level: TBC
Organizational Unit/ Duty Station: Nigeria Cluster Office       
Immediate Supervisor’s Title: Head of Nigeria Complex Operation       
Technical Manager’s Title: Regional Security Unit     
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of Nigeria Complex Operation, the IT Telecom and IM Officer will: 

• Install, maintain, manage and support the Nigerian RC and IFRC’s ICT systems and infrastructurefor this operation.
• Advise and support the partners (PNS) in the implementation of their information and communication infrastructure if needed and when required.
• Make sure that NRCS’s  IT policy is developed, implemented and respected by all the staffs.
• Work in close coordination with the responding National Society as well as staffs to streamline and maintain the management of information in support of the Nigeria operations.
• Establish information management systems for the response and build the capacity of the National Society to encourage and support both more informed decision making and better coordination in operations.

• Daily support of NRCS’s software, Computer network, IT & Telecom (VHF / HF) equipment
• Analyse, propose and improve network resources and any related network services
• Establish IT & Telecom equipment maintenance plan in close collaboration with the Logistics Coordinator.
• Make sure that IT & Telecom equipment are functional and ready to be deployed.
• Follow up with repair of IT/Telecom equipment.
• Train user to efficiently use IT & Telecom resources.
• Maintain up to date IT/Telecom Database asset management and equipment tracking and location.
• Carry out field mission to support IT & Telecom infrastructure and users in the Abuja Country Cluster office and in the operational areas..
• Participate to the production of the IT/Telecom policy and manual of Procedures.

• Set up radio service according to the operation’s needs.
• Provide radio service on daily basis.
• Ensure that radio procedures are follow up by users (drivers, travellers).

• In close collaboration with the Nigeria RC IT team, provide support to improve their IT/Telecom infrastructure when necessary and required.

Management of IT/Telecom asset and procurement, Report:

• Assess the needs in term of IT / Telecom equipment and participate to equipment procurement in close collaboration with the Head of Nigeria operations or the Procurement delegate.
• Make sure that every equipment is properly inventoried, user owning the equipment identified and equipment location is verifiable.
• Contribute to narrative and financial reports on IT and Telecommunications activities for the Nigeria operations.
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Information Management (IM):

• Serve as the focal point for all information on Red Cross/Red Crescent (RCRC) activities in the affected region or in the Abuja Cluster office and in the operation’s areas.
• Maintain existing databases and information sharing systems on the response and provide technical support to contributing partners when required.
• Endeavour to improve and enhance the database and information sharing infrastructure as and when it is appropriate and not going to disrupt existing levels of engagement.
• Growth the detail and breadth of indicators collected, again, as and when it is appropriate and not going to disrupt existing levels of engagement.
• Disseminate information and analysis products to all those that require them in a timely and useful format.
• Facilitate internal communication systems across all the operations partners and establish rapid and effective reporting networks.
• Analyse and visualise available data to identify gaps/overlaps/needs in operations and communicate/disseminate such findings to all those to whom it may be relevant.
• Advocate for the use of data analysis and information products in decision making, planning and coordination
• Promote information management services across the staff and the Nigeria National Society involved in the response to encourage for better use to be made of existing expertise.
• Liaise with the Information Management team in Geneva and IFRC regional IM staff, to better align and coordinate the Movement’s approach to migration and to communicate relevant operational decision-making information.
• Explore new solutions to operational questions using technical innovation.
• Participate in inter-agency coordination efforts on behalf of the RCRC Movement across all sectors and particularly with regard to information management.
• Identify additional data/analysis/information needs to support decision-making and establish additional data collection/processing if required.
• Build and maintain relationships with other information focal points both internally and externally to gain access to relevant sources of data and information services and facilitate information exchange.
• Review data for quality and accuracy.
• Record and store all relevant information and documents to ensure accountability and institutional memory on work conducted.
• Any other reasonable tasks as stipulated by the line manager and other senior staff.

• Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals      
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles      
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager    

Position Requirements
Education:   

• Relevant university degree in Social Science (Information Management) or in an engineering discipline or equivalent technical qualification plus working experience

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience in information and data management
• Experience with GIS tools and ability to produce basic maps in order to visualise geographic information
• 03 years’ experience in computer systems (LAN, WAN TCP/IP connectivity, E-mail, application and user support domains).   
• 03 years’ experience in radio communication technologies (VHF, HF, PACTOR, etc..) and satellites (INMARSAT etc), including practice in electronic repair
• Experience in inventory and stock management
• Experience in providing training and capacity building
• Experience in Radio communication and in using different equipment (Codan, Motorola, Kenwood…)
• Experience with graphic design and data visualisation with the ability to translate complex digital information into clear and attractive graphic presentations
• Experience setting up, managing and coordinating disaster management information systems
• Red Cross Red Crescent work experience

• Self-supporting in computers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential with the ability to craft an analytical narrative from data findings
• Good understanding of humanitarian responses, actors involved, and the role of evidence-based decision making for the delivery of humanitarian action 
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to synthesize, process and prioritize large amounts of information      
• Strong attention to detail in both listening and visualisation design
• Ability to work towards tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks
• Considerable computer literacy skills with moderate to advanced skills in MS Excel
• Additional skills in database management, web design and programming, and internet technologies
• Inter-personal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and diplomacy in order to manage relationships with many stakeholders and in a complex situational environment
• Solid skills in teamwork and coordination so as to be able to bridge the communication between decision makers and technical personnel
• Solid and tested analytical skills and ability to write effectively
• Analytical decision making capacity

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

• National Society relations
• Strategic orientation – Communication  – Teamwork
• Professionalism – Integrity – Diversity
• Judgement-Decision-making
• Results focus and accountability

Note: No hand delivered applications will be accepted.  

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter (with 03 referees professional email-addresses + phone contacts) to: HR.Abuja@ifrc.org quoting the Reference Number on the subject title of the mail.