Posted on: Wed 07-01-2026

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was established through an Act of the Parliament in 1960 to complement public authorities in humanitarian interventions with the mandate to prevent and alleviate human suffering at times of peace or conflict, and to support individuals and communities to respond effectively to emergencies, without any form of discrimination as to class, gender, race, political opinions or religion.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Branch Training and Resource Mobilisation Officer

Location: Sokoto

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide timely advice and information on funding opportunities, requirements and procedures; collaborates in defining and implementing project funding strategies.
• Work with the Branch Secretary to sure that excellence in resource mobilization remains top of the NRCS Branch agenda.
• Document on a monthlybasis, achievements of mobilization, successrates and challenges, and give reports to the HQ and Branch Governance.
• Establish and maintain regular contact with donors and resource mobilization networks/groups in the respective State.
• Identify partnership with institutions and government departments and donors in support of the NRCS Branch Activities

Training:

• Be familiar with Nigerian Red Crossfirst aid trainingcourses.
• Ensure trainingand all relevant resources are setup and delivered to a professional standard, meeting all first aid requirements.
• Display thorough knowledge and application of NRCS rescueskills and abilityto teach said skills
• Build effectiverelationships with clientsto ensure effective outcomes in trainingdelivery
• Ensure appropriate first aid trainingdelivery and assessment strategies are used to meet the needs of participants.
• Perform cleaning tasks after every training class (such as cleaning mannequins and equipment)
• With the support of the Health & Care Officer, provide for the health and safety of participants, including ensuring that all training and practice areas are free of hazards, and that materials and equipment are safe
• Prepare and submit report of everytraining conducted.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degreein Public Health or other relevant qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as First Aid Trainer
• Relevant certificates in First Aid are preferable

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to thinkstrategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
• Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools
• Fluency in written and spoken English

Desirable:

• Good knowledge of the workof the RedCross in Nigeria and the State
• Experience in Programme designand management
• Experience in Volunteer Management
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of project management, emergency and publichealth management, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at preventing and alleviating human suffering.
• Strong leadership, team building, conflict resolution and abilityto deliver the society’s articulated vision for change.
• Ability to initiate and manage changeand align programmes to the strategic plan.
• Demonstrated abilityto influence and resolve differences and conflicts.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulate whencommunicating, and a curious andeffective listener
• Ability to protect the reputation of NRCS throughthe quality of work, knowledge and experience
• High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
• Culturally sensitive, globally minded and showing respectto the viewsand opinions of others
• Ability to collaborate and work wellin a team
• Ability to work underpressure and meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date

19th January, 2026.

 

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

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