IFRC Program Assistant (British Red Cross) Jobs in Nigeria
IFRC Program Assistant (British Red Cross) Jobs in Nigeria
Job Purpose Under the direct supervision and the guidance of the Head of Country Cluster, the Programme Assistant (Nigeria) will support the IFRC Country Cluster office in matters relating to National Society development, Programme Development and implementation, reporting, administration, and the overall organization of the office.
While formally reporting to the Head of Country Cluster, he/ she will be operationally managed by the Country Manager, British Red Cross and the Programme Officer, British Red Cross.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
He/ she will have the following responsibilities:
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
Provide support to the setting up and supervision of an external entity in charge of selected commercial activities which previously were managed by the Nigerian Red Cross Society
Support the BRC Programme Officer in planning, implementation and reporting related to the Disaster Management 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 - 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
Support in the procurement of items and services according to office procedures
Follow up on other office services and maintenance when needed (plumbing, painting, etc)
General office administration
Adhere to the RC/ RC movement values
Undertake other duties as are reasonably required.
Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a field relevant for the position
Experience:
Work experience in assistant positions (not necessarily in the Red Cross)
Work experience within a multi-cultural environment
Working experience with Disaster Management programming
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the Disaster Management Cycle
Strong communication skills
Computer Literate (especially excel, word, PowerPoint
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Initiative and flexibility Accuracy and attention to details.
Knowledge, Skills and Languages:
Fluently spoken and written English.
Competencies and Values:
Accountability
National Society Relations
Teamwork-interpersonal skills
Integrity and personal conduct
Professionalism
Initiative and direction.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IFRC Program Assistant (British Red Cross) Jobs in Nigeria
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