The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was established through an Act of Parliament in 1960. This Act depicts that the NRCS is recognized by the Federal Government of Nigeria as a community based Voluntary Aid Society, auxiliary to and complementing the public authorities in the area of humanitarian interventions.
Experience3 years
Location Sokoto
JOB DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures; collaborates in defining and implementing project funding strategies.
- Work with the Branch Secretary to sure that excellence in resource mobilization remains top of the NRCS Branch agenda.
- Document on a monthlybasis, achievements of mobilization, successrates and challenges, and give reports to the HQ and Branch Governance.
- Establish and maintain regular contact with donors and resource mobilization networks/groups in the respective State.
- Identify partnership with institutions and government departments and donors in support of the NRCS Branch Activities
Training
- Be familiar with Nigerian Red Crossfirst aid trainingcourses.
- Ensure trainingand all relevant resources are setup and delivered to a professional standard, meeting all first aid requirements.
- Display thorough knowledge and application of NRCS rescueskills and abilityto teach said skills
- Build effectiverelationships with clientsto ensure effective outcomes in trainingdelivery
- Ensure appropriate first aid trainingdelivery and assessment strategies are used to meet the needs of participants.
- Perform cleaning tasks after every training class (such as cleaning mannequins and equipment)
- With the support of the Health & Care Officer, provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all training and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are safe
- Prepare and submit report of everytraining conducted.
DUTIES APPLICABLE TO ALL STAFF
- Qualifications and Experience
- University Degreein Public Health or other relevant qualifications
- Minimum of 3years’ experience as First Aid Trainer
- Relevant certificates in First Aid are preferable
Skills and Competencies
- Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to thinkstrategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
- Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Desirable
- Good knowledge of the workof the RedCross in Nigeria and the State
- Experience in Programme designand management
- Experience in Volunteer Management
- Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
- Knowledge of project management, emergency and publichealth management, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering.
- Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and abilityto deliver the society’s articulated vision for change.
- Ability to initiate and manage changeand align programmes to the strategic plan.
- Demonstrated abilityto influence and resolve differences and conflicts.
Behavioural Competencies
- Articulate whencommunicating, and a curious andeffective listener
- Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS throughthe quality of work, knowledge and experience
- High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
- Culturally sensitive, globally minded and showing respectto the viewsand opinions of others
- Ability to collaborate and work wellin a team
- Ability to work underpressure and meet deadlines
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.
