The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Gombe Office is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.
Polyvalent Field Officer
Main Responsibilities:
Provides advice and contributes to the security management, the analysis of the variety of factors impacting on ICRC security and operations
Networking with key interlocutors relevant for ICRC activities within the Area of Responsibility
Organizes and conducts security-related training to the Gombe Office staff
Collaboration with the branches of the NRCS relevant for the Office
Conducts ICRC dissemination activities to audiences and interlocutors and thus contribution to the further positioning of the ICRC in the Area of Responsibility
Supports in the Protection activities of the Office, especially in Restoring Family Links
Performs as field trip leader for field trips, also multi-disciplinary, when needed
Required Qualifications:
University degree preferably in social sciences
Background in security services an asset (the interested should hold a senior officer rank)
Minimum of 4 years of experience in positions with public outreach or security management
Excellent knowledge of the political, security and socio-cultural/religious dynamics of Gombe Office AoR
Existing network with key players of at least one of the mentioned layers (politics, security, religious circles, society)
Advanced analytical skills, especially on political, security and social dynamics of Gombe Office AoR but also regional perspective
Good communication skills with good knowledge of written and oral English and advanced reporting skills (written reports)
Advanced computer skills a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience in security management an asset
Former work with a humanitarian organisation or NGO/CSO an asset
Personal Attributes:
Rigorous, methodical and accurate
High organizational skills
Honesty & integrity
Able to cope with stressful situations
Sensitivity and empathy to work with beneficiaries of the ICRC (victims of conflict/violence)
Flexibility to work over time when needed
How to Apply:
Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to
Please clearly indicate “Polyvalent Field Officer Gombe” 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 17.06.2016. 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