The International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation
with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of
victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.
It also endeavours to prevent
suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and
universal humanitarian principles.
It also runs regional
specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC's delegations
in East Africa, the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa.
The ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position of;
The ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position of;
Cooperation Officer – 4 Months Contract
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Supports the
implementation the partnership objectives/activities with the Kenya Red
Cross (KRCS), Tanzania Red Cross (TRCS) and Djibouti Red Crescent (DRCS);
- Upon request,
represents the Cooperation Department on non-confidential matters;
- Ensures
programmatic and secretariat support to the Nairobi Regional Cooperation
Department;
- Serves as the
Department's Unit Records Manager;
- Participates in
meetings related to joint ICRC- National Societies (NS) activities and
programs as requested;
- Conducts joint
field monitoring visits with the NS.
- Manages routine
secretariat duties, including correspondence, typing, filing, managing
Coop NS/NAI database;
- Updates
contacts on NS’ and other Movement partners;
- Assists in the
planning and implementing of meetings, seminars and workshops;
- Manages NS
funds and medals such as the French Fund Maurice de Madre (FFMM), Henry
Dunant Medal, Empress Shôken Fund, Florence Nightingale Medal, and Red
Cross/Red Crescent Award for Peace and Humanity;
- Contributes
information to the drafting of various departmental reports;
- Writes/drafts
mission reports and minutes of meetings as required.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma or
University degree in Social Sciences;
- Minimum 5 years
of experience in a similar function;
- Very good
command of written and spoken English; knowledge in French would be added
advantage;
- Computer
literate.
Other Requirements:
- Good
organizational, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills;
- Ability to work
independently and in a team;
- Flexibility to
work under pressure.
How to Apply
Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to; Human Resource Office on the address or e-mail below, before 12th October 2016.
Please include; Application
letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, current and expected remuneration and
contact details of three referees. (Indicate the position title on the
subject line).
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
International Committee of the Red Cross,
International Committee of the Red Cross,
Nairobi Regional Delegation,
Denis Pritt Road,
P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200,
P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200,
Kenya
E-mail: nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org