International Committee of the Red Cross Recruitment for Armed and Security Forces/Police and Gendarmerie
Under the supervision of the FAS Coordinator, the FAS-PGE Assistant is a crucial figure within the delegation’s engagement in the dialogue with the Law Enforcement Agencies. S/He Maintains a close collaboration with the FAS-PGE delegate in the general effort to liaison with the LEAs, to reinforce the mutual understanding between them and the ICRC delegation/sub-structures
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Organises training and conducts dissemination under the directions of the FAS Coordinator and the FAS-PGE Head of Unit (HoU)
- Contributes to writing analytical extensive reports on the operational situation of the delegation.
- He/she supports the FAS-PGE delegate in developing the strategy for the FAS-PGE file in Nigeria, and in organizing the different FAS-PGE activities.
- He/she assists the FAS-PGE delegate in the organisation of the FAS-PGE training sessions on IHL-IHRL principles and the
- International Standards and Best Practices for policing. He/she supports the FAS-PGE Delegate in the organisation of
- “training of trainers” seminars.
- He/she can, when required, conduct training sessions independently, replacing and representing the FAS-PGE delegate.
- He/she contributes to the networking effort of the sub-delegations and FAS-PGE Unit, maintaining contacts with the Law
- Enforcement (LE) authorities and the FAS-PGE interlocutors, promoting the ICRC mandate and activities. Independently
- creates, maintains, develops and feeds a database containing various levels of military and police authority contacts or other
- relevant external interlocutors (military or police attachés, NGOs, UN system, etc.).
- Liaison duties with Nigeria Police Force and other Law Enforcement Agencies
- Gain understanding and support on the ICRC and on IHL/IHRL from LE interlocutors.
- Prepare and conduct dissemination sessions on IHL/IHRL to the Police Training Institutions
- Ensure the organization and logistics of such dissemination.
- When requested, he/she supports in preparing and conducting dissemination sessions on the ICRC and IHL to the Armed
- Forces of Nigeria’s training institutions and units engaged in internal security operations.
Education and Experience Required
- University degree in IHL, IHRL, law, communication or any relevant fields.
- Police Academy with proved studies of IHRL-IHL
- At least 5 years of experience in a related field
- Previous experience in Law Enforcement in a command position is a strong asset
Desired profile and Skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Excellent capacity to analyse the political and social environment
- Teamwork skills and availability to work in difficult environmental conditions
- Strong capacity to work independently
- Availability to travel frequently for field missions
- Previous experiences with the Red Cross Movement is an asset
- Excellent computer skills
The deadline for the submission of applications will be 05.11.2021, 16:30hrs.
How to Apply for International Committee of the Red Cross Recruitment for Armed and Security Forces/Police and Gendarmerie
Send Curriculum vitae, Cover letter and NYSC Certificate to ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
- Clearly indicate “ABJ202100217 FAS/PGE Assistant ABJ if you’re applying for Armed and Security Forces/Police and Gendarmerie (FAS/PGE) Assistant
In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:
- Qualification(s)
- Current location
- Languages you speak
- Years of relevant experience
Late application will not be considered
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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