Generalist Field Officer 2 – International Committee of the Red Cross Delegation

EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Ethiopia is looking to hire an experienced, highly motivated, and qualified person to fill:

Position: Generalist Field Officer 2

Grade: B2

Duration of Contract: One-year fixed term contract (Extension of position cannot be anticipated now as it depends only on budget availability)

Location: Nekemte, Negele, Guji

Date of Issue: 02.11.2021

Deadline for applications: 12.11.2021

:Objective

To ensure the work of the Management department is managed efficiently and effectively in line with an established guideline. You will need to be an enthusiastic, flexible, committed, and resourceful colleague who can support the Manager to lead the team. The successful candidate will need to deliver to a high standard, be resilient, and have a positive “can-do” attitude

GENERAL ICRC DUTIES

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct.
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Networking and Security – 40%

• Supports the field team leader in the establishment and development of a network of key interlocutors (civil authorities, police, civil society, NGOs, UN, etc) present in zones of responsibility
• Ensures that the list of key interlocutors is kept up-to-date.
• Represents and promotes the ICRC with regard to its activities with all relevant interlocutors including through operational dissemination sessions when appropriate.
• Provides media analysis relevant to the zones of responsibilities
• Informs and advises the field team leader and management on the security situation and assist in obtaining security guarantees for the deployment of ICRC teams in the zones of responsibility.
• Supports the delegation in the transmission and application of the security rules with regard to other ICRC teams and in dealing with security and behaviour matters in the zones of responsibilities.
• Support other departments to identify and map interlocutors and humanitarian actors relevant to their work in zones of responsibility or interest to the ICRC

Protection – 15%

• In close coordination with RFL team in Addis and ERCS, ensures the proper implementation of the RFL procedures and conducts follow up on RFL files in the zones of responsibilities
• Ensures reports and internal memos are all prepared for the files/cases.
• Collect and document violation against civilian population in conflict areas and regularly record them on prot6
• Provide support to resident colleagues in the field/protection department in understanding conflict dynamics and collection of PCP information.

Cooperation – 15%

• Ensures good working relations with the ERCS in zones of responsibilities.
• Is aware of and understands the content of the operational agreement signed with the ERCS concerning the RFL programme.
• Work in collaboration with ERCS branches to actively disseminate the RC movement knowledge among different interlocutors within the areas of responsibilities
• In collaboration with the FTL, support ERCS in HCiD issues notably the good use of ambulances in areas where misuse of the latter is common.

Humanitarian Need Analysis and Synthesis – 20%

• Contributes to the analysis of the humanitarian situation and security environment in zones of responsibility
• Contributes, with the assistance of the delegate, to the preparation of institutional reports, minutes of meetings, key points, and other ad hoc written reporting.

Logistics – 10%

• Contributes to the planning of field trips.
• Assists in the administrative preparation of field trips and respect the appropriate deadlines.
• In collaboration with support departments, organise and follow the logistics necessary for field trips (materials, vehicles, IT, etc).

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments.
• Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contracts relevant to the position.
• Collects and shares information so as to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development.
• Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of people, including people of culturally diverse backgrounds.

ICRC Remuneration and Social Benefits: We offer

• By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practice your profession in stimulating, complex, and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can make a difference.
• You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness, and innovation to achieve the best possible impact.
• You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times.
• You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training, to build your career within the ICRC and beyond.

The competitive compensation package, a monthly salary with benefits including (13th salary, end of service indemnity, and medical coverage).

• High school or University degree or relevant professional experience (law, political science, communication).
• 3 – 4 years of working experience in a similar function.
• Fluent in Oromifa. Very good command of written and spoken English, Amharic.
• Very good knowledge of Oromo region (geography, culture, politics). Knowledge of other operational areas, such as SNNPR, an asset.
• Solid understanding of federal/regional affairs.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid manual driving license
• Availability and flexibility regarding field missions in other areas covered by the ICRC