Overview
The Generalist Field Officer is responsible for developing and maintaining networks to facilitate ICRC Operations in Askira Uba LGA and providing support elsewhere as needed. The role assists management with security management, analysis of the humanitarian context, and protection needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Carries out regular collection of information on the on-going security situation.
- Develops and maintains a situational update of a wide security network.
- Maintains, develops, and expands a network of interlocutors relevant for ICRC activities.
- Contributes to the analysis of the security, socio-economic, cultural, and political environment.
- Collects and carries out analysis and documentation of protection concerns and trends.
- Assists in identification of new areas of potential humanitarian concern and supports assessments.
- Leads/supports activities and produces timely, detailed, and accurate reports.
- Contributes to timely reporting (sitrep, field trip reports, incident reports, etc.).
- Collaborates with the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) division.
- Carries out dissemination on ICRC activities to audiences and interlocutors.
- Participates in internal and external meetings or briefing sessions.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of working experience with a humanitarian organisation and/or NGO/CSO.
- Excellent knowledge of the political, security and socio-cultural dynamics of Borno State in general and South Borno/Askira Uba LGA in specific.
Qualifications
• University degree in international relations, social sciences, law or another related field.
