International Committee of the Red Cross Vacancies

International Committee of the Red Cross is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and other situations of violence. With its HQ in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC is based in around 80 countries and has a total of more than 12,000 staff. International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in Abuja is looking for suitable candidates to fill the vacancy below:

DISSEMINATION OFFICER

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists the Dissemination Officer in the dissemination programme with the armed forces and the police
• Maintains contacts with interlocutors on technical aspects
• Prepares dissemination sessions
• Prepares backgrounder including internet documentation
• Contributes to written reporting
• Contributes to the development and production of dissemination tools

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• University degree in Law or Social Sciences
• 2 years work experience in a similar field
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Good communication skills
• Good analytical and writing skills
• Capacity to analyse the political and social environment
• Computer literate
• Military background , an added advantage

DESIRED PROFILE
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian-work , Excellent analytical and summarizing skills, Assertiveness, strong capacity for development of strategies and plan of actions
• Open-mindedness, flexibility and sense of innovation
• Proven ability to work in a team and under pressure
• Neat appearance, well developed verbal and writing skills

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Please submit your application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates, referees) before Thursday June 17th, 2010 to:

The Administrator
ICRC Delegation in Abuja
No.29 Kumasi Crescent
Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II Abuja

Or by e-mail to: [email protected]

Please clearly indicate “Dissemination Officer” on your mail.

Only complete files matching with the profiles will be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.