The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Maiduguri Sub delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.
Agronomist Field Officer
Main Responsibilities:
Be aware of the political, economic, cultural, religious situation and informs of any updates to the Head of Sub Delegation
Assumes main responsibility for implementing the Agro programme in area of operation with minimum supervision
Monitors agricultural issues in the field and promptly report any disease emergencies to the EcoSec delegates
Contributes to the implementation and running of the agro interventions as a part of EcoSec program
Participates in implementing and monitoring the various components of the EcoSec program
Provides written reports (technical) on field visits, assessments, agricultural activities, trainings and general progress of the program
Required Qualifications:
University degree (Agronomy)
3-4 years work experience in a similar field, previous humanitarian / NGO experience an asset
Very good understanding of the socio-political situation in the area of assignment
Very good analytical and organizational skills
Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa
Good computer skills
Willingness to travel extensively and to participate in extended field trips
Personal Attributes:
Stress resistant and ready to work in adverse environments
How to Apply:
Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to
[email protected]
Please clearly indicate “Agro 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 10.02.2016. 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
