International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja recruitment for a Multi-Lateral Liaison Officer

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja recruitment for a Multi-Lateral Liaison Officer
The ICRC is an impartial, neutral and independent international humanitarian organization. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

• To maintain and develop ICRC's role and contacts with ECOWAS and Nigerian NGO's and Civil Society
• To follow up implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) treaties in West Africa through ECOWAS
• To assist government experts in advancing the implementation process of treaties.
• To represent the ICRC in key plenary meetings at ECOWAS and serve as a relay between the two organizations
• To coordinate workshops with key departments and respective focal points.

•  (knowledge of IHL or international affairs an asset)
• Knowledge of treaty implementation and governmental/parliamentary law making process
• Very strong networking and diplomatic skills
• Years of work experience in a multilateral field with governmental and/or international organizations
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and good knowledge of french
• Strong capacity for analytical reporting, development of strategies and plan of actions