[Job Vacancy] Assistant Programme Officer at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

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The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world’s largest humanitarian network and is guided by seven Fundamental Principles: Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, universality and unity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Programme Officer – British Red Cross

Vacancy No: S04366Location: AbujaContract Type: NationalDuration: 6 MonthsGrade: National Staff

Job Purpose

This role will support the British Red Cross country team with tasks on the different projects with the Nigerian Red Cross, especially support to the development of the FSL project.

Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesHe/ she will have the following responsibilities:

Provide support in development of Food Security and Livelihoods component of the Disaster Management Programme
Provide support to issues related to the Development of the Nigeria Red Cross Society, including:
Coordination with the National Society and other relevant RC/RC movement partners on the follow-up of the findings of the due diligence process to ensure that identified organizational weaknesses will be addressed
Support in preparing for meetings related to National Society Development (review of documents, drafting of position papers)
Support in accompanying the National Society in the process of operationalizing the NRCS country strategy
Ensure team travels and logistics are properly organized
Mange working advances from IFRC and prepare monthly invoices
Support the BRC Programme Coordinator in planning and reporting related to the Country programme (and possibly additional programmes in future), as well as administrative management
Prepare regular reports and organize records
Provide support in the development of programme proposals

Organize a filing system for important and confidential documents:

Policies and procedures
Support in the procurement of items and services according to IFRC/ BRC procedures
Follow up on other office services and maintenance when needed (plumbing, painting, etc)
General office administration
Adhere to the RC/ RC movement values.
Financial documents
Programmatic and strategy related documents
Contracts and agreements
Maintain the office calendar:
Keep an overview of relevant meetings and events
Maintain an overview of staff on visits to Nigeria
Undertake other duties as are reasonably required.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations, Public Health or relevant field

Experience:Relevant:

Experience providing administrative and logistics support
Experience in analyzing information for writing reports, background papers, or newsletters.
Experience within a multi-cultural environment

Preferred:

Experience working in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement or similar organization.
Experience with Disaster Management programming

Knowledge, Skills and Languages:

Strong communication skills
Computer Literate (especially excel, word, power point)
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Initiative and flexibility
Accuracy and attention to details

Language:

Fluently spoken and written English.

How to ApplyInterested and qualifed candidates should:Click here to apply

Application Deadline 8th September, 2023.