Red Cross (ICRC) Job Vacancy for Security Field Officer

Red Cross (ICRC) Job Vacancy for Security Field Officer

Company Profile:

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: Economic Security Field Officer
Main duties:

• 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

Position: Wathab Field Engineer (Water and Habitation Engineer)
Main Duties:

• 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

• 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

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

• 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.

METHOD OF APPLICATION 
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
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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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