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Current Vacancies at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), 7th March, 2019


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. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Jos Sub-Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:     Job Title: Economic Security Generalist (Field Officer) Location: Maiduguri, Borno Details

  • Contribute to the implementation and running of specific projects / programs, mainly independently, Maintains contacts with interlocutors / authorities at various degree. Supervises volunteers and closely monitors beneficiaries. Contribute to written reporting
Main duties and responsibilities
  • Is aware of the socio-political situation and livelihoods condition in the area of assignment
  • Advises the delegation in various fields such as politics, economy, religion, culture, etc. that contributes to the EcoSec activity implementation
  • Carries out detailed problem and situation analysis including technical and institutional challenges
  • Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and informs the delegate
  • Assess the general situation and identifies conflict affected population needs according to the EcoSec set criteria
  • Participates in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the EcoSec programme activities mainly on emergencies and livelihoods response in close collaboration with Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS)
  • Provides immediate supervisor on weekly or ad hoc basis with updated statistical and logistic data
  • Does regular internal, oral and written reporting on field visit. Immediately reports any problems or delays in the implementation of the programme or the projects to the supervisors
  • Prepares the EcoSec section of the sub-delegation`s weekly operational report independently and contributes to other departmental reporting as required.
Education and Experience
  • University degree in Development Studies, Economics, Agriculture or related field
  • 4 years’ work experience in a similar field
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Team leadership skills
  • Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment
  • Good analytical skills
  • Good communication skills
  • Shows judgement 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 department s through adequate communication
  • Good knowledge of mobile data collection tools
  • Reports on problems (security) with accuracy and without delays.
    Job Title: Buyer 1 Location: Jos, Plateau Job Description
  • Buyer 1 supports the procurement process in a specific Subdelegation in accordance with ICRC rules and regulations.
  • In addition provides support in the areas of Supply Chain and Transport and in the absence of the Logistics Site Manager/ Logistician and. upervises Warehousing, stock management and Fleet to JOS Sub-Delegation
Main Duties and Responsibilities
  • Independently carries out ordinary procurement for specific sector(s) up to a certain amount.
  • Drafts requests for tenders/quotes, selection tables and contracts and submits them to their hierarchical superior
  • Ensures that orders are delivered in time
  • Follows up on purchases and deliveries until the goods are delivered in the warehouse or on the site. Checks that they are conform with specifications and contract details. Receives goods and checks that they correspond to quantities and quality ordered.
  • Advise the requester on quality issues / differences.
  • Ensures that orders are delivered in time
  • Follows up on purchases and deliveries until the goods are delivered in the warehouse or on the site. Checks that they are conform with specifications and contract details. Receives goods and checks that they correspond to quantities and quality ordered.
  • Advise the requester on quality issues / differences.
  • During the absence of the Logistics Site Manager/Logistician ensure the smooth operations at the warehouse and ensure that warehouse procedures are followed according to the Logistic manual.
  • During the absence of the Logistics Site Manager/Logistician should supervise and ensure that the unit functions optimally.
  • Supervises dispatch of ICRC goods with commercial transport companies
  • Ensure transport Frame agreements and contracts are signed with selected transport companies
Education and Experience Required
  • University degree in administration, logistics, procurement or a relevant field
  • 4 years work experience in a similar field
  • Good command of written and spoken English
  • Excellent computer skills (Word and Excel), including ICRC standard computer systems
Desired Profile and Skills:
  • Attention to details, meticulous
  • Confidential / Trustworthy
  • Service-oriented
  • Willingness to travel within Nigeria and/or outside Nigeria when required
    How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to [email protected] Clearly indicate “Job Title/Location" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated) In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:
  • Qualification(s)
  • Current location
  • Languages you speak
  • Years of relevant experience
  • NYSC status
  Application Deadline 15th March, 2019. Note
  • 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.