The International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC- (www.icrc.org) is an independent humanitarian organisation, neutral and impartial. Yola Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below
Under the supervision of the Mubi Head of Office and the Yola Protection Delegate, the Protection Field Officer contributes to the implementation and monitoring of Protection activities in the office’s area of responsibility (AoR). S/he also contributes to the office’s overall analysis of the security situation and its humanitarian consequences, carrying out some generalist activities as well. S/he supports the Head of Office in situation analysis, contextual understanding, and maintaining a network of interlocutors.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Contributes to the implementation of Protection strategies in the AoR (with a focus on the Protection of the civilian population, addressing sexual violence, child protection, IDPs, Protection of family links, etc.)
- Contributes to the identification and documentation of protection concerns and trends and their humanitarian consequences for the civilian population.
- Contributing to the Sub delegation (SD)’s security understanding and management in the AoR.
- S/he contributes to the analysis of the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment in the AoR.
- Maintains and develops an adequate network with all relevant stakeholders in order to have a good analysis of the situation (Protection) and updated information relevant for ICRC objectives.
- Participates in field missions (within multi-disciplinary teams).
- Contributes to the design and implementation of projects including identification of protection hotspots, mapping, and follow up with communities.
- Supports other activities when relevant (including Economic Security, Water and Habitat and Health departments) and contributes to their reporting with Protection insights and analysis.
- Contributes to timely reports (Weekly sitreps, monthly reports etc.) as directed by his/her line manager.
- Collaborates with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) division in their AoR.
- Carries out dissemination on ICRC activities to audiences and interlocutors and thus contributing to further positioning and acceptance of the ICRC in the AoR.
- Supports ICRC staff members during field visits by ensuring translation during interactions with beneficiaries when needed.
- University degree in international relations, social sciences, law or another related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience with a humanitarian organization and/or NGO/CSO.
- Good knowledge of the political, security, and socio-cultural dynamics of Adamawa and/or the North East of Nigeria in general.
- Good communication skills with excellent knowledge of written and oral English and very good reporting skills (writing reports). Fluency in Hausa is required. Knowledge of other local languages will be considered an asset.
Desired profile and Skills
- Good understanding of the do no harm principle.
- Good ability to interview and speak to persons in sensitive situations.
- Good public speaking skills and proven ability to effectively engage and introduce the ICRC to multi-level stakeholders (beneficiaries, security personnel, community leaders, religious groups, other humanitarian actors).
- Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Good analytical skills
SALARY RANGE (Gross) – 397,700 – 437,500
How to Apply
- Send Curriculum vitae, Application letter and NYSC Certificate to [email protected]
- Clearly indicate “ABJ202200248 Protection Field Officer 1 MUB” as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
- In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:
- Qualification(s)
- Current location
- Languages you speak
- Years of relevant experience
The deadline for the submission of applications will be 28.01.2022, 16:30hrs. Late application will not be considered Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, status, disability etc.
(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)
However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
