2017 Latest Jobs At The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) [Apply]

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Latest Jobs At The International Committee of the Red Cross

About the International Committee of the Red Cross
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.

#1. Health Field Officer (Nutritionist)

Applications are hereby invited for the position of "Health Field Officer (Nutritionist). All applicants are to note the responsibilities, and qualifications required. See below:

Responsibilities:

• Builds up the capacity of the Primary Health Care Centres (PHCC) staff to run this component and monitors its efficiency and effectiveness
• Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, supervision and evaluation of nutrition program
• Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of Nutrition situation in area of responsibility
• Liaises and attends regular meetings with the relevant ward development committee for follow up, flow of communication and instilling ownership and capacity to the committee
• Manages emergency medical stock together with Health Delegate
• Monitors and analyses consumption and any inconsistencies in stock, reporting back to the Nutrition Delegate
• Monitors the achievement of the objectives and the related Plan of Action
• Serves as the focal point for all matters related to the ICRC supported Nutrition component in primary health care program in his/her area of responsibility

Job Qualifications:

• Applicants must attain any of these certification BA/BSc/HND
• 4 years’ work experience in a similar position
• At least 3 years work experience in public health nutrition
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English
• Good knowledge of public health, and of local health services, staff and system
• Good knowledge of the Ministry of Health and Medical Nutrition programs in Nigeria
• Nurse or Nutritionist registered with the Nursing council of Nigeria
• Very good computer skills, including spreadsheets

#2. Polyvalent Field Officer
All applicants are to note the responsibilities, and qualifications required. See below:

Responsibilities: 

• Acts as an adviser, contributor, performer and supporter to the Management in Biu in close coordination and under the direct supervision of the Head of Office (HoO)
• Conducts protection assessments as per needs in Biu AoR and ensures timely reporting
• Follows up on premises and perimeter security
• Identifies and follows up on protection concerns in Biu Area of Responsibility (AoR) under the supervision of the HoO
• Represents the ICRC properly with different levels of interlocutors and maintains a respectful attitude towards beneficiaries, interlocutors and colleagues
• Supports the Head of Office with security management, conflict analysis, networking with key interlocutors, mapping of stakeholders and identifying humanitarian needs in line with ICRC’s mandate and operational priorities in Nigeria

Job Qualifications:

• Advanced analytical skills, especially on political, security and social dynamics of Biu Office AoR but also regional perspective
• Advanced computer skills a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Background in security services an asset (the interested should hold a senior officer rank)
• Excellent knowledge of the political, security and socio-cultural/religious dynamics of southern Borno (Biu Office AoR)
• Existing network with key players of at least one of the mentioned layers (politics, security, religious circles, society)
• Experience in security management an asset
• Former work with a humanitarian organisation or NGO/CSO an asset
• Good communication skills with good knowledge of written and oral English and advanced reporting skills (written reports). Good command of Hausa. Knowledge of Kanuri an asset.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in positions with public outreach or security management
• University degree preferably in Social Sciences

Please Take Note of the following Before Applying

1. Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated
2. However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
3. Late submission of application will not be considered
4. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
5. Please clearly indicate the job title and location as the subject of your application
6. 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.

How To Apply:
Interested and qualified applicants are to send an application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org clearly indicate "HFO Nutritionist Yola" as the subject of your application.

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My Education Team.

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