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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.

FIRST AID FIELD OFFICER

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:


Facilitates the implementation of the ICRC/NRCS First Aid program in Benue, Nasarawa and Niger states in line with the developed frame including financial and security stipulations.
Develops a comprehensive overview and understanding of the health care emergency needs on the ground.
Contributes to the identification of the beneficiaries and the values ICRC can add to improve the emergency response from the scenes of the emergency till the referral further care
Implements, monitors and evaluates references and activities according to objectives, plans of actions and resources available
Strengthens local capacities and references, based on ownership and sustainability goals

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong knowledge in First Aid or a degree in health field
3-4 years professional experience in similar field activity
Ability to create a focused learning environment at all levels and to adapt teaching to different audiences
Good command of written and spoken English and Hausa
Good computer skills, good command of standard software and knowledge of internet search
Good knowledge of geographically assigned environment

Personal Attributes:
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Solid communication skills as the position involves teaching First Aid skills to different audiences as well as communication with community members and leaders, National Society members and other stakeholders.
Solution and objective oriented, organized, methodical and flexible personality, ability to work independently and within a team, very good analytical skills
Ability to travel in all parts of the country
Ability to work under pressure and in a hazardous environment
Good analytical skills
Capacity to apply ICRC rules and procedures

WEAPON CONTAMINATION FIELD OFFICER (WEC FO)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the overall management, coordination and development of the Risk Education (RE) component of the program with a strong focus on the integration of RE with other programmes of the ICRC and the Nigerian Red Cross
Advises the Head of the Sub-delegations in north-eastern Nigeria and the delegation team on safe and effective management of all aspects of RE and related tasks in the program activity area
Conducts training needs assessments in the areas of RE and community and youth mobilization as necessary
Monitors and evaluates the ongoing performance of RE activities by staff in the field
Undertakes frequent field visits to ensure effective and efficient progress on key activities
Ensures effective coordination and collaboration between the RE activities and other mine action agencies and activities and community development initiatives and victim assistance agencies and activities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree (preferably Master of Science) in relevant subject area such as education or social work and/or equivalent (Military or Civil Police service as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer could substitute)
At least 4 years of experience in disarmament operations, management and development, including delivering Mine Risk Education (MRE) and/or training teams in the delivery of MRE
Familiarity with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS)
Experience managing and implementing community education projects, preferably peer education and youth development projects
Experience with youth and delivering non-formal education
Experience in capacity building, training, and training development
Previous experience working in a multicultural conflict environment is required.
Previous experience working in Nigeria and/or knowledge of the north-eastern Nigeria is preferred
High level of proficiency in English required
Hausa and/or Kanuri language skills are an advantage
Females are encouraged to apply

Personal Attributes:
Excellent and effective communication, facilitation and negotiation skills
Able to work collaboratively with key stake holders internally and externally
Strategic thinker able to bring ideas to implementation in growing program operations
High emotional intelligence
Constructive mentoring skills
Committed to long-term program sustainability and the delivery of high-impact activities at the community level

PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is regularly faced with challenges related to weapon contamination (WeC) when working in situations of armed conflict including the immediate post-conflict period. Such weapons can be conventional or a non-conventional and could include unexploded or abandoned ordnances, landmines, toxics or radioactive agents. Weapons contamination is an impediment to both human security and development therefore weapon related risks needs to be managed professionally.

By building local capacities to conduct RE, the ICRC WeC program will assist the affected regions of Nigeria by reducing the threat of explosive weapons through risk education to locals, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugees returning to their homelands.

HEALTH FIELD OFFICER

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists Health Delegate in running field activities related to the health program
Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs
Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility
In coordination with Health Delegate, networks and maintains contacts with State, local authorities and other humanitarian organizations, National Security, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community leaders
Participates in field trips; at times may be requested to organize and lead field trip
Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and relays it to the health delegate or health coordinator

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse/Midwife registered with the Nursing council of Nigeria
Working experience in Public Health in the tropics & in Reproductive Health sector is mandatory
At least 2 years of experience in working in Nigeria and knowledge of the Nigerian Health System
Good command of both written and spoken English
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Good knowledge of Gombe, Yobe and Borno (BIU Area) surrounding areas
Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits
Able to translate local language Fulani, Tangale and Hausa to English and vice versa
Knowledge in Data entry and analysis

Personal Attributes:
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Team leadership and good communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
Team work and partnership working skills
Willingness to learn and support others in their learning
Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills

SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receives orders (ROs) from departments through the Log STM JOS Logistics Services
Provides assistance to requester in case that the RO is incomplete, validates RO electronically
Deals with inquiries regarding RO status and provides feed back to the requester about it
Establishes and maintains the documentation process for tracking and monitoring for each RO
Ensures all relevant supporting documentation is attached and filed accordingly to the RO files in order to close it
Liaises with transportation and warehousing functions of the LOG department to ensure smooth functioning of the supply chain process.
Investigates, monitors and make recommendations in case of delayed supply chain processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school level or business and administration education
1 year work experience in a similar field
Good command of written and spoken English
Driving license
Good capacity for negotiation and communication
Good knowledge of the local market

Personal Attributes:
Rigorous, methodical and accurate
High organizational skills
Honesty & integrity
Able to cope with stressful situations
Affinity to coach colleagues in Logistics procedures
Resistance to stress, to work under pressure

HEALTH FIELD OFFICER

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists Health Delegate in running field activities related to the health program
Contributes to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of health programs
Contributes to continuous assessment and monitoring of health situation in area of responsibility
In coordination with Health Delegate, networks and maintains contacts with State, local authorities and other humanitarian organizations, National Security, Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and community leaders
Participates in field trips; at times may be requested to organize and lead field trip
Collects all relevant information in the field for the implementation of the programme and relays it to the health delegate or health coordinator

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse/Midwife registered with the Nursing council of Nigeria
Working experience in Public Health in the tropics & in Reproductive Health sector is mandatory
At least 2 years of experience in working in Nigeria and knowledge of the Nigerian Health System
Good command of both written and spoken English
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
Good knowledge of Gombe, Yobe and Borno (BIU Area) surrounding areas
Prepared to spend 80% of time doing field visits
Able to translate local language Fulani, Tangale and Hausa to English and vice versa
Knowledge in Data entry and analysis

Personal Attributes:
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Team leadership and good communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a sense of initiative
Team work and partnership working skills
Willingness to learn and support others in their learning
Highly developed analytical, planning and organising skills

MECHANIC

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maximizes fleet efficiency and effectiveness for all vehicles and generators through planned preventative maintenance in accordance with guidelines issued from Geneva or in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations as well as in view of operational requirements.
Repairs and maintains ICRC Vehicles and generators according to workload planning and instructions.
Controls and ensures the use of genuine spare parts and professional working methods for all repairs.
Establishes and maintain an accurate and Job card based maintenance history for all log/Fleet assets repairs.
Fills in all accidents, services and repairs in technical logbook
Stocks In liaison with ABJ workshop and prepares order for spares for six month consumption for Maiduguri fleet.
Carries out routine works mainly independently

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in mechanics or recognised technical training
2 years work experience as a mechanic
Good command of written and spoken English
Driving license
Succeeded in ICRC Driving test.

Personal Attributes:
Flexible and motivated
Good sense of responsibility and well organized
Quality, preventive maintenance and solution oriented

MECHANIC

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maximizes fleet efficiency and effectiveness for all vehicles and generators through planned preventative maintenance in accordance with guidelines issued from Geneva or in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations as well as in view of operational requirements.
Repairs and maintains ICRC Vehicles and generators according to workload planning and instructions.
Controls and ensures the use of genuine spare parts and professional working methods for all repairs.
Establishes and maintain an accurate and Job card based maintenance history for all log/Fleet assets repairs.
Fills in all accidents, services and repairs in technical logbook
Stocks In liaison with ABJ workshop and prepares order for spares for six month consumption for Maiduguri fleet.
Carries out routine works mainly independently

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in mechanics or recognised technical training
2 years work experience as a mechanic
Good command of written and spoken English
Driving license
Succeeded in ICRC Driving test.

Personal Attributes:
Flexible and motivated
Good sense of responsibility and well organized
Quality, preventive maintenance and solution oriented

WATER AND HABITAT ENGINEER

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures a proper and close supervision, monitoring of the implementation of WatHab projects, under the guidance of the WatHab Delegate
Designs project proposals (including rationale, physical – drawings and process design, cost estimation, logistic needs, tentative planning);
Provides training, support, monitoring of partners (i.e. National Society staff, technical departments of local authorities, contractors) as required
Attends to meetings with other actors involved in the field of Water and if required (coordination, networking).
Follow up the purchasing (technical specifications) of WatHab materials with logistic if required
Provides Field-Trip reports, Site inspection reports and Minutes of Meetings according to the existing format to the WatHab Delegate in a timely manner.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor Degree, some college coursework completed, an Associate Degree or equivalent higher education degree in water supply, sanitation, construction, engineering or any related technical field
Additional vocational training in water supply, sanitation, construction, engineering or any related technical field
4-6 years of experience in water supply, sanitation, construction, engineering or similar technical position (supervision experience on urban water supply projects is an added value)
Good command of written and spoken English
Expert level in computer skills (Epanet or any other related water network design skills is an added value)
Familiarity with the standard norms and rules in construction, local techniques and requirements for construction
Driving license, Succeeded in ICRC driving test
Experience in assessing, surveying, calculating and preparing estimates and technical drawings of water supply pipelines/networks and civil construction

Personal Attributes:
Adapting & Learning
Team Work, Planning,
Organization & Assessment
Analysis & Synthesis
Responsibility & Autonomy

TO APPLY
Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to

ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org

Please clearly indicate “First Aid Field Officer ABJ" 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 19.08.2016, 16:30 h. 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

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