Data & Analytics Officer at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data & Analytics Officer

Locations: Abuja (FCT) & Maiduguri - Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: B2

The Purpose

• Under the supervision of the Data and Analytics Manager 1 for Abuja and Deputy Protection Coordinator for Maiduguri position, the Protection Data & Analytics Officer supports and monitors data management processes within the Protection department of the ICRC Delegation in Nigeria, to enable evidence-based decisions and improvements in the area of data entry, quality, support and analytics.

Your Role

• Applies best practices, standards, guidelines and templates for Protection data management & analytics, and works on continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with established internal and external needs and regulations.
• Keeps data management documentation updated.
• Supports in data quality controls, analysis and corrections.
• Provides statistics on protection activities for external reporting and ad-hoc figures for internal use.
• Develops analytical tools such as Prot6 (case management tool) reports, dashboards and advanced finds to support the Protection Coordination Team and colleagues in general, with analysis and follow up of their caseloads.
• Contributes to the Protection physical and electronic filing.
• Manages protection data related to Protection of Civilian Population (PCP), Protection of Family Links (PFL), Detention (DET), and Forensic (FOR) activities and participates in the reviews of data entry and working procedures.
• Support the Protection Coordination Team in adopting and implementing new ICT tools.
• Provides training, coaching and advises Prot6 users on Protection data management to ensure a proper data management for individual cases and events.

Requirements

• University degree or equivalent higher education in Administration; Library and Information Science/Management.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of BI, SQL or Virtual Basic Programming languages an asset.
• Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in a similar function.
• Advanced command of written and spoken English and Hausa – Mandatory, knowledge of local languages (Kanuri), is an asset.

Benefits

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.
• A full-time, open-ended contract.
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Send their Resume and a Cover Letter, Valid License to practice (where relevant), and valid ID card to: [email protected] using “ABJ202500527 Data & Analytics Officer" as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline  22nd April, 2025. 16:30hrs.

Note

• Only applications submitted through the designated MS Form will be considered for this role.
• The deadline for the submission of applications will be 22.04.2025, 16:30hrs. Late applications will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability etc. (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment). We welcome applications from all qualified candidates;Female &People Living with Disabilityapplicants are encouraged to apply.
• ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process