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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with the National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation to ensure a concerted, rational, and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
1). Health Field Officer 2 (Maternity Cover – 4 months Fixed-term Contract)
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Contract
The Purpose
- Under the supervision of the Health Delegate in Maiduguri, the Health Field Officer (HFO) will support the planning, implementation, and close monitoring of the community Health Programme.
- He/she will work in close collaboration with the Maiduguri (MIU) Primary Health Care team, the Norcross community health team based in Abuja, as well as Nigeria Red Cross Society teams (Borno Branch and Abuja HQ) to ensure timely assessment, implementation, monitoring, and reporting.
Your Role
- Focal point for all matters related to the ICRC and NorCross-supported community-based health in Borno state, including but not limited to promotive and preventive healthcare, communicable diseases, nutrition, hygiene promotion, and sexual and gender-based violence.
- Supports with background information and data collection, monitors, and reports on the community health program.
- Ensure that all activities are implemented in collaboration with the State Ministry of health local Government Authority, health/nutrition authorities, national protocols are observed/available, and in line with ICRC principles
- Ensure timely implementation and quality monitoring of the NorCross-supported community health projects through structured and regular monitoring, field visits, follow-up up and reporting
- Technically support the Operational National Society (NRCS) and NorCross to better plan for future projects, review and provide input to reports, analyse trends, and suggest project adjustments.
- Ensure Community Engagement and Accountability methodologies are used in the design and implementation of community-based health projects.
- Support the integration of relevant activities to improve the health status of beneficiaries and facilitate access to adequate services for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, when relevant and in coordination with other ICRC teams, e.g., protection.
- Identifies training needs with ABJ Norcross team and Maiduguri Health delegate, prepares plan/budget, and implements training programs, including on-site training.
- In liaison with the Nutrition and Economic Security team, ensure coordination and proper linkages are established for nutrition activities at a community level and routine health/nutrition activities in the facilities.
- Oversee the coordination of all the components of the Community health activities in collaboration with the Abuja NorCross Community health team and the MIU Health Delegate
- Liaise with health authorities, State Primary Health Care Development Agency (SPHCDA), State Ministry of Health (SMoH), Local Government Authorities (LGAs), and humanitarian organisations working in community health, nutrition, and health as required by his/her supervisor.
Requirements
- University Degree in related Health Sciences, e.g, nursing, midwifery; registered and with relevant experience,
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing community-based health or other related health programs.
- Excellent written and spoken English, Hausa language is Mandatory. Excellent proficiency in Kanuri is a plus.
- Previous experience in community-based health and/or nutrition programs
- Previous experience in a humanitarian context in Northeast Nigeria
- Very good understanding of the culture/health structure in the Northeast
- Applicants should have a Nigerian nationality or hold a working permit.
What We Offer
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
- Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
- In-house training opportunities for personal development.
- The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere, and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges.
Application Closing Date
1st May, 2025.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online
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Send their Resume and a Cover Letter, Valid License to practice (where relevant), and valid ID card to: [email protected] using “ABJ202500530 Health Field FO 2 MIU” as the subject of the email.
Note
- Only applications submitted through the designated MS Form will be considered for this role)
- Late applications will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability etc. (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment). We welcome applications from all qualified candidates;Female &People Living with Disabilityapplicants are encouraged to apply.
- ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
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2). Analysis and Evidence (A&E) Coordinator
Job ID: ABJ202500533
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Grade: B3
The Purpose
- Under the supervision of the Head of Operations, the A&E coordinator serves as the primary contact for Analysis and Evidence (A&E) activities at both the delegation and sub-delegation levels.
- His/her role encompasses providing essential technical guidance throughout the program cycle across all programmatic areas, offering valuable support at each stage and theme.
- The A&E coordinator assumes leadership of the A&E function and its team, responsible for assessing and analysing needs, designing and planning programs based on these insights, monitoring key performance indicators to ensure program effectiveness, evaluating program outcomes, and facilitating learning opportunities.
- The A&E Coordinator facilitates the production of robust evidence that enables management at the delegation and sub-delegation levels better understand the context and situation to make informed decisions for effective and efficient humanitarian interventions in line with the ICRC mandate.
Your Role
- Defines the delegation’s multi-year A&E strategy and priorities and actively lead on its implementation.
- Ensures that managers are informed and kept abreast of key risks and emerging trends at global, regional, and local levels, using existing institutional situation monitoring systems (geospatial data analysis, predictive analysis, early warning systems) and through timely and in-depth analysis.
- Takes the lead in developing and supporting a robust Results-based Management (RBM) system that prioritizes achieving outcomes. This includes implementing monitoring and analysis efforts to inform programmatic decisions and enable effective program steering by decision-makers.
- Facilitates strategic prioritization and targeting exercises (in terms of geography, infrastructure, pallet of services, etc.) by proposing robust methodological approaches and providing management and coordinators with the most reliable evidence, insights, and foresight available.
- Coordinates the conduct of multidisciplinary and thematic needs assessments to understand the needs of affected people, including in emergency situations; facilitates the interpretation of results and the production of reports and recommendations for operational planning.
- Support beneficiary targeting and selection activities; ensure the use of needs assessment and monitoring data in the choice of targeting methods and eligibility criteria
- Offers guidance and advice on / directly conducts program reviews, facilitates lessons learned workshops, and collaborates with the Evaluation Office to support independent external evaluations.
- Shares A&E findings adequately and conducts debrief sessions with relevant thematic focal points and program teams. Documents resulting action points and incorporates them into A&E reports and tracking tools.
- Develops the skills of the A&E team through professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Strengthens the A&E function within the delegation by identifying and training A&E focal points within programs and sub-delegations.
Requirements
- Advanced University Degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, or another related field
- 6-9 years of professional experience in coordination, needs assessments, monitoring & evaluation, operational information management, results-based management, strategic planning, or a closely related area
- Proven field experience in leading surveys, multiple assessments in countries, including the design, data collection and analysis.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- High computer literacy (data management, analysis and visualisation).
- Relevant humanitarian experience in ICRC, Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, UN agencies or NGOs
- Experience in managing a team and project management
- Applicant must have a valid working permit to work in Nigeria
What We Offer
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
- Competitive employment package with medical insurance and ICRC pension plan.
- In-house training opportunities for personal development.
- A full-time, open-ended contract.
- The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges
Application Closing Date
8th May, 2025; 16:30hrs
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online
And
Send their Resume and a Cover Letter, Valid License to practice (where relevant), and valid ID card to: [email protected] clearly indicate “ABJ202500533 A&E Coordinator” as the subject of the email.
Note
- Only applications submitted through the designated MS Form will be considered for this role)
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
- Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, gender, nationality, status, disability etc.
- (The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment). We welcome applications from all qualified candidates;Female &People Living with Disabilityapplicants are encouraged to apply.
- ICRC will not request any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.