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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Yola Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.

Security Field Officer/Assistant to Head of Sub Delegation

Main Responsibilities:

• Assists the Head of Sub delegation in various tasks related to administration
• Security management: analysis of the variety of factors impacting on ICRC security and operations
• Networking with key security interlocutors relevant for ICRC activities in Adamawa and South Borno
• Assists the Head of Sub Delegation and Head of Office in BIU and Mubi in the analysis of the political, security, socio-cultural and religious context and dynamics within the AoR and beyond (identification of regional dynamics that could impact on Yola AoR)
• Supports the Head of Sub Delegation in field trips as Field Officer, conducts interpretation if necessary

Required Qualifications:

Essential

• University degree, preferably in social sciences, international relations, political science or other related field
• Minimum 1 year professional experience in Administration: report writing, minute taking etc.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ experience in Security Management, preferably in the humanitarian sector
• Very good written and oral command of English and Hausa
• Advanced ability to use electronic office equipment and applications (word processing, spread sheets, presentations, electronic communication, internet, etc.)

Advantageous

• Knowledge of the mission, mandate, work and operations of the ICRC
• Training/qualification in security management
• Working experience in security services
• Excellent knowledge of the political, security&socio-cultural/religious dynamics in Adamawa and South Borno
• Existing network with key players in the security services/authorities or ability establish such networks
• Good analytical skills, and thorough knowledge of the political, security and social dynamics of ICRC Yola Sub-Delegation AoR (i.e. Adamawa and south Borno) but also regional perspective
• Good communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience with a humanitarian organisation or NGO/CSO, preferably in a similar post

Personal attributes:

• Autonomous
• Multi-tasking, Rigorous, methodical and accurate
• Honesty & integrity
• Leadership skills and good team spirit
• Able to cope with stressful situations
• Sensitivity and empathy to work with beneficiaries of the ICRC (victims of conflict/violence)
• Flexibility to work long hours and/or during weekends
• Good communication and negotiation skills

Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to

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Please clearly indicate “Security Field Officer YOLA” as the subject of your application

(Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)

The deadline for the submission of applications will be 07.07.2017. Late application will not be considered

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

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.

 

For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org