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.
The ICRC Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian activities in Somalia.
The ICRC Somalia Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for two experienced and
highly motivated persons to fill the following positions:It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC Somalia Delegation in Nairobi implements the institution’s humanitarian activities in Somalia.
1 Agronomist and 1 Veterinary Field Officer – ECOSEC Department
Job Profile:
The Agronomist and the Veterinary Field Officers will form part of the team working under the supervision of the EcoSec Coordinator.
The incumbents will be responsible to provide advice, as well as to support the Delegation’s strategies on diverse issues related to the implementation and monitoring of agricultural and veterinary projects in Somalia.
These duties require an in-depth knowledge of the main features of the agricultural system as well as the social, political and economic context of Somalia.
Responsibilities:
- He/she
will be based in Somalia and work within the frame of the Economic
Security Department approach and of the wider delegation strategy for
Somalia, in close collaboration with the EcoSec Delegate; regular
reporting visit to the Delegation in Nairobi;
- He/she
will work in close collaboration with the Regional ICRC Field Officers
based in the different regions of Somalia;
- He/she
will contribute with collection and analysis of data gathered and in the
field;
- He/she
will assist the EcoSec delegate and will report upon the issues assigned
by the Department;
- He/she
will contribute to the assessments, design, implementation and monitoring
of agro and veterinary programs and, more generally, of economic security
programs;
- He/she
will contribute to the Delegation internal reporting.
Minimum requirements:
- For
the Agronomist: University degree in Agriculture;
- For
the Veterinary: University degree in Veterinary Medicine;
- For
both positions: Somali nationality and passport;
- At
least 2 years of work experience in agronomical and veterinary programs
implemented in Somalia; former experience with humanitarian organisations
is an asset;
- Relevant
professional experience in designing, implementing and monitoring
agricultural/veterinary programs;
- Excellent
presentation and communication skills;
- Excellent
computer skills; fully conversant with MS Office applications;
- Excellent
knowledge of English and Somali language;
- Flexibility
and willingness to travel extensively in Somalia and to spend long periods
in the field.
Other requirements:
- Good
organizational and analytical skills;
- Good
interpersonal, reporting and writing skills;
- Ability
to work independently and in a team.
Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
International Committee of the Red Cross,
Nairobi Somalia Delegation, Denis Pritt Road,
P.O.Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya
E-mail: somalia@icrc.org
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