FAS-PGE Assistant at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

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), Abuja Delegation, is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: FAS-PGE Assistant

Location: Abuja

Main Responsibilities

• Supports in developing the strategy for the FAS-PGE file in Nigeria, and in organizing the different FAS-PGE activities.
• Assists in the organisation of the FAS-PGE training sessions on IHL-IHRL principles and the International Standards and Best Practices for policing
• Supports the FAS-PGE Delegate in the organisation of training of trainers seminars (thematic discussion and context adaptation, logistic coordination, administrative references) actively participating in the elaboration of didactic material, dissemination tools, the conduction of the trainings and their curriculum’s humanitarian component.
• Contributes to the networking effort of the FAS-PGE Delegate, maintaining contacts with the authorities and the FAS-PGE interlocutors, promoting the ICRC mandate and activities.
• Contributes to the context analysis of Nigeria, closely monitoring the operational environment, and the internal movements and challenges of the LE agencies, advising the FAS-PGE Delegate on the implementing strategy of the different PGE activities. He reports on the mentioned context analysis.
• Supports in maintaining the network of interlocutors at the Police HQ, Ministry of Police Affairs and in the Police Staff College and Mobile Police College
• Support the Nigerian Red Cross (NRCS) dissemination sessions given to the Police
• Update and develop necessary dissemination material (including PowerPoint presentations).
• Monitors availability of dissemination materials and advice on ordering relevant materials in good time.
• Keep records of expenditures of dissemination activities, missions and events with the Armed Forces and Police.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in IHL, IHRL, Law, Communication or any relevant fields. Military or Police Academy with proved studies of IHRL-IHL is equally accepted
• At least 5 years of experience in a related field
• Previous experience in Law Enforcement in a command position is a strong asset
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent capacity to analyse the political and social environment
• Teamwork skills and availability to work in difficult environmental conditions
• Solid and clear writing skills
• Strong capacity to work independently
• Availability to travel frequently for field missions
• Previous experiences with the Red Cross Movement is an asset
• Computer literate and efficient internet user

Application Closing Date
29th August, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications, CV's and contact details of three referees to: [email protected] Please clearly indicate "FAS-PGE Assistant Abuja" as the subject of your application

Note

• Application sent after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process