Economic Security Programme 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), Maiduguri Sub Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Economic Security Programme Assistant

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Economic Security (EcoSec) Programme Management Tool (EPMT) for the Maiduguri and Damaturu ICRC Sub - Delegations
• Ensures proper procedures are followed for all Ecosec emergency and livelihoods activities ( coordination field trip request, monthly cash forecasts, timely requisition order creation and follow up)
• Management and organization of the EcoSec beneficiaries’ database.
• Contribute to the organization of the EcoSec filing and regular update and backup on the EcoSec folders
• Maintain contacts with authorities or other external interlocutors at various level, establishing a network database to be implemented and maintained;
• Prepare, autonomously, the bi-weekly and monthly operational reports, and all the other required reports when asked and contribute to other written reports including the quarterly, yearly ad hoc narrative and statistical reports;
• Consolidates and compiling, on a monthly basis, market monitoring forms sent from the field to be shared with the Cash & Market specialist;
• Participates in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the EcoSec programme activities;
• Contributes to the development of a network of agencies (and personnel) working specifically on Economic Security and market monitoring in our various AOR.
• Report on problems ( security) with accuracy and without delays
• Organises seminars and workshops, when needed, by providing support in the preparation of the technical materials

Required Qualifications

• University degree (Master level) in Economics, Information Technology or Social Sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Economics, Development Studies, International Relations being an asset);
• 6-8 years’ work experience in fields related to the work of the department;
• Fluent in English and Hausa (Kanuri is an asset);
• Excellent report writing and analytical skills;
• Proficiency in computers, especially in the utilization of the MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Word;
• Geographical Information System proven knowledge (asset)

Personal Attributes:

• Energetic team worker and good communicator, comfortable in an environment where self-direction and initiative are expected
• Diplomatic attitude and confidential behaviour
• Function autonomously and independently, within the limits of responsibilities granted
• Sensitive to cultural, gender, religious and other social issues with colleagues and stakeholders
• Prepared to spend time in the field with basic facilities
• Motivated, patient and practical-minded

Application Closing Date
16:30 h; 26th January, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected]

Note

• Please clearly indicate "EcoSec Programme Assistant Maiduguri" as the subject of your application
• Application 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