| Published Date | 2012-01-15 |
| Deadline | 2012-01-31 |
| Location | Sa’ada |
| Category | Development/UN/NGOs |
Job Profile
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent humanitarian organisation works to protect and alleviate victims of armed conflicts. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.
The ICRC is looking for suitable candidate to fill the position of
EcoSec Field Officer
Based in Sa'ada
Minimum required knowledge and experience
• Academic degree in Agriculture sciences
• Min 3 years work experience in adapted agricultural technology, seed management, supervision of on-farm trials, participatory methods
• Good understanding of the socio-political situation in the area of operation
• Willingness to travel extensively and to participate field trips and spend 50-75% time in the field.
• Stress resistant and ready to work in adverse environment
• Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic
• Good computer skills
• Additional vocational training in a humanitarian area, socio-economic development,
• Skilled in the following competencies: Representing the ICRC; Networking & Communication,
• Adapting & Learning; Responsibility & Autonomy; Communication ( ability to express view and ideas); Analysis & Synthesis
Main tasks:
• Deals with and organizes the implementation and running of small projects or programs
• Will be responsible for designing, planning and supervising the agro programs under the guidance of the EcoSec delegate etc,
• Presents the ICRC principles, mandate and activities implemented in Saada with interlocutors, when required
• Maintains and expands network of interlocutors in the area of responsibility
• Plans and organizes the field trips
• Analyses the socio-economical, political and cultural situation of the covered area and its humanitarian consequences for the population
• Makes written reports on the field activities
• Keeps updated on the work of other organization working in the agricultural sector
• Provides translation in any situation with accuracy.
Analysis:
• Actively contributes to the analysis and the evolution oft the political, humanitarian, social, cultural and security situation in Saada.
• Inform regularly and frequently his superiors orally on developments.
• Write papers (analysis) ad hoc on the themes mentioned above.
Networking:
• Supports the delegate, responsible for the maintenance and amplification, of the network of contacts in the region.
• Cultivate an own network of contact at different levels ( to be discussed with the delegate lead).
• Knows activities, of other humanitarian organizations, in the region of Saada.
• Contributes to the continuous update of the list of contact in the region.
Reporting, Administration:
• Prepares analysis report on demand
• Write minutes of meetings of the counts at the request of Delegate.
• Contributes to the preparation of weekly operational report ( WOR),
• At the request of delegate responsible, it performs other administrative tasks.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should send the following:
>> A letter of motivation in English
>> A detailed C.V. in English
>> Copy only of the highest academic degree obtained + Work certificates
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Please send your applications to: E-mail: SAD_saada@ICRC.org
Deadline to send your application: 31.01.2012
How to apply:
See "Application Process" above
Note: Covering Letter is REQUIRED for this vacancy, please submit yours along with your C.V
