ICRC Job in Nigeria for an Economic Security (EcoSec) Field Officer

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


Job Title: Economic Security (EcoSec) Field Officer

Location: Maiduguri

Main Responsibilities

• Contributes to the implementation and running of specific projects / programs, mainly independently
• Provides immediate supervisor on weekly or ad hoc basis with updated statistical and logistic data
• Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme
• Contributes to written reporting
• Is aware of the socio-political situation and livelihoods conditions in the area of assignment
• Maintains contacts with interlocutors / authorities at various degrees
• Supervises volunteers and closely monitors beneficiaries

• University degree in development studies, economics, agriculture or related field
• Team leadership skills
• Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment
• 4 years work experience in a similar field
• Fluent in written and spoken English

• Good analytical skills
• 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
• Good communication skills
• Shows judgment abilities to deal with special cases and propose solutions

• Please clearly indicate “EcoSec Field Officer" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
• 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.