The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Maiduguri Sub-Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.
Economic Security (EcoSec) Field Officer
Main Responsibilities:
Contributes to the implementation and running of specific projects / programs, mainly independently
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
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
Required Qualifications:
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
Personal Attributes:
Good analytical skills
Good communication skills
Shows judgment 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 departments through adequate communication
Reports on problems (security) with accuracy and without delays
How to Apply:
Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to
Please clearly indicate “EcoSec Field Officer” as the subject of your application
(Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
The deadline for the submission of applications will be 01.12.2015, 16:30 h. 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.
For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org