Closing date: 30 Aug 2018
What we do
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Role description
The ICRC defines Economic Security as the status of an individual, household or community that is able to cover its life and livelihoods obligatory expenditures in a viable manner, consistent with its environment, culture and customs. Within its global Economic Security approach in conflict affected countries, the ICRC implements Relief, Livelihood and Rehabilitation Programs in order to improve, restore or maintain food and economic security at household level. To achieve this objective, the Economic Security unity uses a combination of different interventions and modalities, such as cash and voucher programs, microeconomic initiatives, agricultural and livestock programs, and relief items distributions.
The ICRC supports farming and agro-pastoralist communities around the world by providing material inputs for food production, technical support and coaching, to restore/ maintain their livelihoods. A key focus in its work lies in the identification of needs faced by rural communities who have become victims of armed conflict, the planning and development of viable responses aiming at strengthening their resilience, monitoring, and evaluating the impact of these programs. This should be done in compliance with ICRC's guidelines and standards.
Main responsibilities
- Depending on the country and the context, she/he is the focal point for agronomy related food production programs
- Direct operational responsibility for the implementation of agricultural programs
- Propose and design appropriate agronomic interventions, integrated into the Economic Security programs
- Communicate and network with partners and other actors involved in agronomical programs
- Conduct post-intervention monitoring and impact evaluation of the agronomical program / projects implemented by the ICRC delegation
- Guide and coach Economic Security team members on agricultural issues
- Participate in internal/external workshops and seminars, and relevant agronomy-related forums
- Promote the principles of the Red Cross and of international humanitarian law;
- As a representative of the ICRC, maintain contact and negotiate with governmental technical authorities and when needed other parties to the conflict – civilian and military – in order to carry out the work as effectively as possible.
Desired profile and skills
- Ideal age: 27 to 40 years;
- University Degree or equivalent in agricultural engineering;
- A masters in a field relevant to tropical agriculture (both plant or animal production) and/or agro-economics would be an asset
- Minimum 3 years field experience in the context of rehabilitation or development programs, working with farming or agro-pastoral communities;
- Professional field experience in international humanitarian work abroad in emergencies is a very strong asset;
- Experience of work with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is an asset;
- Sound understanding of the project cycle management, establishing appropriate (SMART) objectives and indicators is required;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Good organisational, managerial, planning, reporting skills;
- Excellent command of French and English is desired; any other language knowledge (e.g. Arabic, Spanish, Russian) is an asset;
- Fully conversant with word processing and spreadsheet software;
- Strongly motivated by humanitarian work;
- Ready to work in difficult contexts and spend time in the field, or to manage programs without direct access to the affected population;
- Possessing good capacity to analyse and summarise complex situations; Ability to take relevant decisions within a given framework;
- Excellent ability to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment;
- Strong capacities to recruit, manage, coach and motivate a small team of technical collaborators;
- adaptable, empathic, diplomatic, able to listen and give considerations to the opinion of people from different background;
- Readiness and capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team involving other sectors linked to the economic security, and collaborating with Red Cross and Red Crescent movement' members.
Our operational & field constraints
- In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
- Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
- Candidates must possess a driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
- Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 24 months
What we offer
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
- A two-week orientation course and other opportunities for further in-house training
- Generous social benefits
- Length of assignment: 12 months
- Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere
How to apply:
To apply, please visit: http://bit.ly/2lB6XJ3