Economic Security (EcoSec) Field Officer - Veterinarian 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), Maiduguri Sub Delegation, is looking for suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Economic Security (EcoSec) Field Officer - Veterinarian

Location: Maiduguri

Main Responsibilities

• Collect relevant information in the field for the implementation of the program and report to the EcoSec Deputy Coordinator.
• Analyse data and present it in a written and structured format;
• Collect information on other relevant humanitarian programs and report on problems with accuracy and without delay.
• Assume main responsibility for implementing the Livestock programme in the North East with minimum supervision.
• Understand, analyse and evaluate livestock related issues in the middle belt area.
• Monitor animal health status in the field and promptly report any disease emergencies to the EcoSec Deputy Coordinator.
• Contribute to the implementation and running of the livestock interventions as a part of EcoSec program in the North East of Nigeria.
• Help to set up a plan of action for any livestock intervention and propose adjustments or corrective steps when necessary
• Together with respective State Ministry of Veterinary services (SMoVS) identify and assist in training of Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) and vaccinators;
• Maintain and follow up contacts with SMoVS representatives and other livestock stakeholders and supervise the work of CAHWs/vaccinators (numbers to be defined) and the vaccination activities in the field.
• Assist the EcoSec Deputy Coordinator in all administrative procedures related to the implementation of the Livestock programs.

Required Qualifications

• University degree (Veterinary Science)
• 3 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
• Team leadership skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and Fulani (added advantage)
• Good computer skills
• Willingness to travel extensively and to participate in extended field trips in an adverse environment

Personal Attributes:

• Honest and trustworthy
• Very well organized and paying attention to details

Application Closing Date
3rd October, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae, copy of valid driver’s license and contact details of three referees to: [email protected]

Note

• Please clearly indicate “EcoSec Field Officer - Veterinarian Maiduguri" as the subject of your application
• Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated. 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.