Nutrition Field Officer at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 196 views7 applications


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.

Nutrition Field Officer

Location: Maiduguri

Main Responsibilities

  • Disseminate and explain clearly and concisely about Economic Security (EcoSec) overall approach and programmes, Food security and nutrition activities, trends of malnutrition to non-specialists including internal and external stakeholders orally or in writing using short technical reports  and/or  EcoSec executive briefs
  • Conduct suitable baseline nutrition assessments/surveys for the most “at-risk“ livelihoods and /or groups and determine priority areas for monitoring the nutrition situation.
  • Facilitate preparation and delivery of nutrition and EcoSec trainings in close collaboration with the Nigeria Red-Cross Society (NRCS)
  • Design and contribute to the implementation of relevant emergency interventions; Participate in establishment and implementation of procedures
  • Identify needs and geographical areas in collaboration with the Sub-Delegation, and implement EcoSec activities in the field
  • Work closely and collaborate with Agro, Livestock, Cash Transfer Program (CTP) and relief colleagues with situation, concerns and Ecosec responses that feed into nutrition with an aim to increase nutrition sensitive programming in food aid, agro, livestock and CTP responses
  • Focus on the nutritional aspects of food security but will not exclude deployment as EcoSec field officer generalist in case of need

Required Qualifications

  • University degree in Nutrition, Food Security, Public Health or in relevant field or equivalent higher education qualification;
  • 3 years’ work experience in related field (Nutrition assessments/ surveys and/ or feeding centre in emergency or crises context);
  • Very good command of written and spoken English; fluent in written and spoken Kanuri and /or Hausa;
  • Very good report writing and analytical skills and very good computer skills particularly in MS Excel;
  • Good organizational and planning skills;
  • Knowledge on ICRC core mandate and modality of work;
  • Previous ICRC or Red Cross experience is an advantage;

Personal Attributes:

  • Function autonomously and independently, within the limits of responsibilities granted;
  • Sensitive to cultural, gender, religious and other social issues with colleagues and interlocutors;
  • Prepared to spend time in the field with basic facilities;
  • Motivated, patient and practical-minded
  • It is expected that this position will work across Maiduguri (80%) and Damaturu (20%) offices

Method of Application

Applicants should send their application letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected] Please clearly indicate “Innovation Program Officer Abuja” as the subject of your application

Note

  • 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.

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian institution based in Geneva, Switzerland and a three-time Nobel Prize Laureate. State parties (signatories) to the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols of 1977 (Protocol I, Protocol II) and 2005 have given the ICRC a mandate to protect victims of international and internal armed conflicts. Such victims include war wounded, prisoners, refugees, civilians, and other non-combatants.

The ICRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement along with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and 190 National Societies. It is the oldest and most honoured organization within the Movement and one of the most widely recognized organizations in the world, having won three Nobel Peace Prizes in 1917, 1944, and 1963.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide 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 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order 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.

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Since its creation in 1863, the ICRC's sole objective has been to ensure protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and strife. It does so through its direct action around the world, as well as by encouraging the development of international humanitarian law (IHL) and promoting respect for it by governments and all weapon bearers. Its story is about the development of humanitarian action, the Geneva Conventions and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

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0 USD Borno State CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week 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.

Nutrition Field Officer

Location: MaiduguriMain Responsibilities

  • Disseminate and explain clearly and concisely about Economic Security (EcoSec) overall approach and programmes, Food security and nutrition activities, trends of malnutrition to non-specialists including internal and external stakeholders orally or in writing using short technical reports  and/or  EcoSec executive briefs
  • Conduct suitable baseline nutrition assessments/surveys for the most ``at-risk`` livelihoods and /or groups and determine priority areas for monitoring the nutrition situation.
  • Facilitate preparation and delivery of nutrition and EcoSec trainings in close collaboration with the Nigeria Red-Cross Society (NRCS)
  • Design and contribute to the implementation of relevant emergency interventions; Participate in establishment and implementation of procedures
  • Identify needs and geographical areas in collaboration with the Sub-Delegation, and implement EcoSec activities in the field
  • Work closely and collaborate with Agro, Livestock, Cash Transfer Program (CTP) and relief colleagues with situation, concerns and Ecosec responses that feed into nutrition with an aim to increase nutrition sensitive programming in food aid, agro, livestock and CTP responses
  • Focus on the nutritional aspects of food security but will not exclude deployment as EcoSec field officer generalist in case of need

Required Qualifications

  • University degree in Nutrition, Food Security, Public Health or in relevant field or equivalent higher education qualification;
  • 3 years’ work experience in related field (Nutrition assessments/ surveys and/ or feeding centre in emergency or crises context);
  • Very good command of written and spoken English; fluent in written and spoken Kanuri and /or Hausa;
  • Very good report writing and analytical skills and very good computer skills particularly in MS Excel;
  • Good organizational and planning skills;
  • Knowledge on ICRC core mandate and modality of work;
  • Previous ICRC or Red Cross experience is an advantage;

Personal Attributes:

  • Function autonomously and independently, within the limits of responsibilities granted;
  • Sensitive to cultural, gender, religious and other social issues with colleagues and interlocutors;
  • Prepared to spend time in the field with basic facilities;
  • Motivated, patient and practical-minded
  • It is expected that this position will work across Maiduguri (80%) and Damaturu (20%) offices

Method of Application

Applicants should send their application letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected] Please clearly indicate "Innovation Program Officer Abuja" as the subject of your applicationNote

  • 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.
2017-06-28

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