Job title: Economic Security (EcoSec) Generalist 2
Company: International Committee of the Red Cross
Job description: 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 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.THE PURPOSEUnder the supervision of the EcoSec Delegate, the Economic Security Generalist 2 designs, plans, implements and monitors the ICRC’s economic security (EcoSec) programmes in line with the country strategy.YOUR ROLE
- Carries out EcoSec assessment and other sectoral assessments using EcoSec standard methodology and tools in the operational areas as per the need and direction of the EcoSec Delegate.
- Collects and analyses data using standard EcoSec data-collection tools, devices and methodology.
- Writes assessment reports using EcoSec standard templates and interpret and present findings using qualitative and quantitative data. He/she ensures that the report accurately reflects the overall situation of the target population and their holistic needs, to design an effective multidisciplinary response for the affected communities.
- Contributes to analysing the security, socioeconomic, cultural and political environment as it relates to the ICRC.
- Designs and implements an EcoSec programme through various response options (i.e relief, livelihood recovery, etc) using appropriate modality (e.g. in-kind, CVA, etc).
- Leads market assessments and market monitoring and ensures that all relevant information impacting cash and market-based responses are promptly shared with EcoSec Delegate and other team members.
- Contributes to designing and implementing voucher, fair, food/cash-for-work, cash and voucher assistance programs.
- Ensures that process monitoring and outcome monitoring are timely conducted, and results are shared with EcoSec Delegate and relevant team members.
- Takes part in expanding or strengthening the sub- delegation’s network of contacts among the population, the local authorities and/or other stakeholders.
- Contributes to the development of the capacity-building efforts of the NRCS volunteers through coaching, on field trainings, and simulation as needed.
- Contribute to writing Assessment reports, Field Trip Reports, Monitoring reports, and other required reports as per the direction of the EcoSec Delegate.
- Ensure timely reporting of project progress by providing regular updates in Project and Activity Management (PAM).
YOUR PROFILE: EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- University degree in Economics, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Statistics, Business Administration or similar. A master’s degree is an asset.
- Good command (spoken and written) of English and Hausa – compulsory. Working proficiency of the local language(s) and knowledge of Yobe State context are considered as strong assets.
- 3–5 years’ experience in a similar field of activity.
- Additional training or experience in needs assessment, relief distributions, project management Cash Transfer Programming, M&E, or any related technical field is an asset.
- Very good level of computer skills particularly Excel.
- Skilled in the following competencies: Leadership, Accountability, People management,
- Teamwork & Collaboration, Beneficiary and Client focused.
- 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, fixed-term contract.
- The opportunity to join an ICRC talent pool, be considered for future assignments elsewhere and experience different contexts, fields, and challenges
Grade: B2
Expected salary:
Location: Damaturu, Yobe State
Job date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:55:58 GMT