Economic Security (EcoSec) Field Officer At International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC),Maiduguri-Nigeria

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

Economic Security (EcoSec) Field Officer

Main Responsibilities:
Contributes to the implementation and monitoring of Ecosec projects / programs e.g. general food distributions, Non Food Items distributions, micro-economic initiatives, post-distribution monitoring etc.
Collects all relevant information in the field for the timely design and implementation of Ecosec projects / programs.
Prepares and participates in field trips (FT) and contributes to the FT reports in a timely manner.
Supervises volunteers and closely monitors program implementation.
Provides immediate supervisor on weekly or ad hoc basis with updated statistical and logistic data of Ecosec activities.
Maintains contacts with Ecosec interlocutors / authorities at various levels.
Ensures follow-up and updates project /program files & databases if required

Required Qualifications:
University degree in development studies, economics, agriculture or related field
4 years work experience in a similar field
Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa. Knowledge of Kanuri and Shuwa is an asset.
Team leadership skills
Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment
Good analytical skills
Good communication skills

Personal Attributes:
Shows judgment abilities to deal with special cases and propose solutions
Ensures that a good atmosphere is maintained within the EcoSec department and with the other ICRC departments through adequate communication
Reports on problems (security) with accuracy and without delays

How to Apply:

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

[email protected]

Please clearly indicate “EcoSec FO Maiduguri” 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 03.03.2017, 16:30 hr. 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