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Large organization
200 + Employees
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was established through an Act of the Parliament in 1960 to complement public authorities in humanitarian interventions
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was established through an Act of the Parliament in 1960 to complement public authorities in humanitarian interventions with the mandate to prevent and alleviate human suffering at times of peace or conflict, and to support individuals and communities to respond effectively to emergencies, without any form of discrimination as to class, gender, race, political opinions or religion.
1). Branch Weapon Contamination (WeC) Focal Person
Locations: Adamawa, Borno and Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- Under the supervision of the Branch Secretary and technical guidance of the Disaster Management Officer, the WeC Focal Person will be responsible for proper planning, implementation, follow up and evaluation of all WeC Risk Awareness and Safer Behavior (RASB) activities of the NRCS branch, in close collaboration with ICRC WeC Field Manager and Field Officers.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- The WeC Focal Person (hereinafter the WeC FP) will be the main point of contact for the Focal Person at the NRCS’s Headquarter in Abuja regarding the RASB collaboration.
- The WeC FP shall retain the overall management responsibility at the branch level for the NRCS, specifically for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation phases of the collaboration. S/He shall report to her/his respective managers and to the Focal Point at NRCS’s Headquarter on progress made in implementing the RASB activities.
- The WeC FP shall assist in identifying the NRCS volunteers for the branch regarding the RASB project based on selection criteria such as the geographical coverage, a gender balance among the selected criteria per NRCS branch and a language balance to facilitate the implementation of RASB activities in the languages spoken by the local population.
- The WeC FP shall provide guidance and support to the NRCS Volunteers at the branches and shall be their point of contact at the NRCS branches regarding the RASB collaboration.
- The WeC FP shall compile monthly statistical reports and quarterly narrative reports based on the reports provided by the NRCS Volunteers. These reports shall be submitted in writing to the Focal Point at NHQ by the end of the first week of a given month for the previous period (month or quarter depending on the report).
- The WeC FP shall ensure that the volunteers implementing RASB activities are paid and inform the Focal Point at NHQ in case of discrepancies.
- The WeC FP will ensure that all retirement documents for payments and incentives paid to the volunteer are retired promptly.
- The WeC FP shall assist the Focal Point at NHQ to identify new areas where RASB activities would be necessary.
- The WeC FP shall participate in all trainings provided by the ICRC in the context of the RASB project.
- The WeC FP shall be responsible for overseeing the handling, storage and effective use of educational tools that are developed during the course of the project implementation, as described in the operational cooperation agreement between the NRCS and the ICRC.
- The WeC FP may take the initiative to promote the Risk Awareness and Safer Behaviour Project via local songs, games or other interactive means with validation from the ICRC.
- The WeC FP may be required to support the ICRC WeC teams in carrying out RASB activities in the field.
Other responsibilities:
- The WeC FP can support other programs of the NS when needed based on the Branch Secretaries discretion with 80% regular time allocated to WeC activities.
- The WeC FP might be requested to work during the weekends and holidays.
- In addition to the above-mentioned tasks, the WeC FP could be asked to perform other task not described on the current job description.
Qualifictaion and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree / HND in relevant field of study.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in weapon contamination/mine action response.
- Computer skills and competencies in Word, Excel, Power Point and internet web-based searching.
- Experience within the Red Cross Movement.
Application Closing Date
14th April, 2025.
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2). Assistant Coordinator, Humanitarian Diplomacy
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
- The Assistant Coordinator, Humanitarian Diplomacy will lead on all aspects of Humanitarian Diplomacy for the Nigerian Red Cross Society.
- The post holder will be responsible for creating and implementing plans to influence policies and decisions for the benefit and enhancement of National Society.
- The Assistant Coordinator, Humanitarian Diplomacy will actively lobby and advocate for specific outcomes with major National and International organizations in Abuja (like MDAs, NGO, ECOWAS, AU, UN, etc) and will position the Nigerian Red Cross Society as partner of choice and agent of humanitarian change within Nigeria.
- The Assistant Coordinator, Humanitarian Diplomacy will work closely with the Secretary General (SG) and provide in-depth information to develop advocacy content and activities.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead under the guidance of the Secretary General, the diplomatic engagements of the National Society
- Represent the NRCS on behalf of the SG at various platforms and international organizations to advocate for the position of the National society
- Lead on planning and delivering Humanitarian Diplomacy and advocacy for the National Society
- Act as the Humanitarian Diplomacy focal point for the National Society advising NRCS on Humanitarian Diplomacy approaches and tools
- Position NRCS leadership among key institutions and forums to achieve maximum influence
- Research and identify decision-makers and power structures, and develop engagement plans
- Identify key policy opportunities and processes (such as those within key international policy frameworks and related platforms for the NRCS, Inter-Agency initiatives, etc), events, conferences and forums
- Lead on National Society’s participation, including positioning NRCS and representation, preparation for the meetings, organizing side events, briefing colleagues and following up on actions and next steps
- Develop and deliver advocacy plans in line with NRCS’s principles and strategic priorities, including identifying opportunities, developing key messages, identifying policy targets and entry points and representing NRCS at key fora
- Lead on policy engagement on relevant topics such as Climate Change, Sustainable Development Goals, Disaster Risk Reduction and set traction indicators
- Engage with key stakeholder institutions in Nigeria, including governmental and inter-governmental bodies (e.g. UN, ECOWAS) to influence policies in support of humanitarian principles and NRCS strategic priorities
- Prepare and promote policy position papers and briefs on relevant topics
- Coordinate with Movement and external partners on policy and advocacy efforts to ensure strategic use of Movement capacities and resources
- Coordinate with and support NRCS Branches and Divisions to ensure alignment of messaging and approaches.
- Foster knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices on Humanitarian Diplomacy via a network of Movement actors and stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
- First Degree in Law (LLB, BL) from a reputable institution
- Possesses relevant professional
- Member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
- At least 7 years of work experience within the same or related position
- Work experience in the international humanitarian and development sector
- Extensive experience in Humanitarian Diplomacy, advocacy, policy and strategy
- Proven track record of influencing policy or decision-making in line with agreed strategic priorities
- Successful experience in the development of policy campaigns, including
- strategy-building, inter-governmental advocacy, and evidence building
- Experience supporting multidisciplinary and complex programs
- Experience in building strategic partnerships with tangible outcomes
- Experience in the UN system, ECOWAS, AU, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other governmental and intergovernmental organizations and/or development banks
- Experience in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is preferred
- Fluency in English, French and Arabic.
Application Closing Date
11th April, 2025.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
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