What we do

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.

Purpose

The Generalist Field Officer is responsible for developing new and maintaining existing networks to facilitate the ICRC Operations in Askira Uba LGA while providing support elsewhere as need be. The staff assists the management with tasks related to security management, analysis and follow up of the humanitarian context and protection needs/concerns in the AoR. He/she shall participate in networking and dialogue with relevant interlocutors. He/she represents the ICRC with beneficiaries and external actors

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Carries out regular collection of information of the on-going security situation, including variety of factors susceptible to impact on ICRC operations, thereby contributing to the sub delegation’s security management in the area of responsibility (AoR).
• Develops and maintains regular situational update of a wide security network in Askira Uba LGA and possibly Chibok LGA.
• Maintains, develops and expands a network of interlocutors relevant for ICRC activities in Askira Uba LGA and possibly Chibok LGA.S/he contributes to the analysis of the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment in the AoR.
• Collects and carries out analysis and documentation of protection concerns and trends (including but not limited to international humanitarian law and Healthcare in Danger initiative of the ICRC) and their humanitarian consequences for the civilian population.
• S/he assists in identification of new areas of potential humanitarian concern and support assessments to verify and quantify those needs.
• Leads/supports activities (including with Protection, Economic and Security, Water and Habitat,  and Health departments) and produces timely, detailed and accurate reports thereafter.
• Contributes to timely reporting (sitrep, field trip reports, incident reports, minutes of meetings, priority and operational areas reports, etc.) as direct by his/her line manager.
• Collaborates with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) division in Askira Uba LGA and possibly Chibok LGA.
• Carries out dissemination on ICRC activities to audiences and interlocutors and thus contributing to further positioning and acceptance of the ICRC in the AoR.
• Participates in internal and external meetings or briefing sessions on ICRC field activities.

Certifications / Education required

• University degree in international relations, social sciences, law or another related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of working experience with a humanitarian organisation and/or NGO/CSO.
• Excellent knowledge of the political, security and socio-cultural dynamics of Borno State in general and South Borno/Askira Uba LGA in specific. Knowledge of Chibok LGA is an advantage.
• Good communication skills with excellent knowledge of written and oral English and advanced reporting skills (writing reports) and fluently speaking Hausa. Knowledge of Marghi local language will be considered an asset.  
• Good public speaking skills and proven ability to effectively engage and introduce the ICRC to multi-level stakeholders (beneficiaries, security personnel, politicians, community leaders, religious groups, other humanitarian actors).
• Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• You must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria

Desired profile and skills

• Strong sense of confidentiality, integrity and reliability
• Sensitivity and empathy to work with persons affected by conflict/violence
• Strong humanitarian motivation
• Sound analytical skills
• Teamwork and collaboration

What we offer

• 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, fixed-term contract (1year – renewable).
• The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Reports to (role)

• Field Team Leader

People management responsibilities

No

Relationships

• Internally, interacts with colleagues in the delegation or sub-structure.
• Externally, interacts with a network of local contacts, such as authorities, opposition leaders, non-State armed groups, the civilian population, international organizations and non-governmental organizations, and with International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners.