International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Current Jobs in Abuja, December 10th 2014

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Abuja is looking for a suitable candidate with the capacity to work autonomously to fill the below position:


Job Title: Premises Officer

Location: Abuja

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for premises and infrastructure
• Supervision of premises related staff and Head of Maintenance
• Supervision and control of all premises related expenses
• Negotiates lease agreement
• Deals with suppliers and other external interlocutors
• Responsible for all premises related fillings and statistics
• Follow-up utility bills of our premises
• Coordinates with Maintenance team on works in the premises

• University degree in Administration or any other relevant field
• 4 years experience in a similar field with preferably an international organization
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good computer skills
• Ability to take initiative and deal with people
• Good management skills
• Good negotiation skills

• ICRC is looking for young and energetic individuals who have good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• The successful candidate should have a sense of analysis and initiative, the ability to work independently and in a team.
• The above position demands flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.

• Co-ordinates all ramp activities and aircraft ground operations including the supervision of daily workers hired for the purpose of loading/off-loading of ICRC aircraft;
• Coordinates the movement of passengers. baggage, cargo and the mail through the airport and process these through customs and immigration;
• Orgamses the fuelling of ICRC aircraft and co-ordinate with other agencies at the airport such as customs, airport authorities, security personnel to ensure safe operation;
• Obtains airport passes for vehicles needed to enter the airport and monitors with the crew changes andlor amendments to the procedures relating to airport operations and security rules;
• Processes all passenger and cargo through the airport and channels all relevant communications related to aircraft operations:
• Follows up aircraft movement to/from Abuja and within points in Nigeria so to relay information about ICRC aircraft and to liaise with all field stations to ensure smooth coordination of operations;
• Assists the delegation in the coordination of emergency/medevac operations by air;
• Facilitates government clearances (tax exemption, customs documentation, clearances. airport access) and aviation related formalities from various government offices.

• Diploma in Aviation and/or Business Management or combination of education/professional training;
• Driving Licence (for manual transmission vehicles);
• Experience in transportation related occupation and conversant in airport operations/coordinatton;
• Fluent in written and spoken English;
• Knowledge of aviation technical terminology an asset;
• Some of the personal skilis required include: good in communication, networking, team work, adaptation, planning, organisation and having an unruffled self-assurance:
• Very good computer literacy.

• Ability to work independently and capacity to take initiatives when appropriate;
• Team-work oriented, with sound communication skills;
• Punctual, reliable, confirmed organizational skills;
• Sound empathy when dealing with people and officials;
• Adaptability and capacity to integrate changes:
• Ability to keep discretion and handling confidential matters:
• Sound capacity to strictly apply ICRC rules and working procedures.