The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below:

 

Nutrition in Detention Field Officer

 

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND  

Experience:  3 - 5 years

Location: Abuja

Job Field: Medical / Healthcare   

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct

Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times

Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times

Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers

Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC

May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary

Supports the Detention Nutritionist in the analysis, definition, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the nutrition in detention program

Liaises and builds networks with the NPS authorities, the MoH and other actors involved in food and nutrition in prisons in order to facilitate communication and on coordination of activities that are aimed at ensuring more efficient access to food in detention Contribute in the assessment, analysis and monitoring of the food chain in prisons including budget and procurement, food supply/production, food storage, food transformation/preparation, food distribution and food consumption. Supports the Nutritionist in Detention in the implementation of procedures and tools for an adequate food and nutrition system in different places of detention (ie. Recommended diet, food procurement, food storage, food preparation, cooking and handling instruction, treatment and management of adult malnutrition); Upon request, prepares and conducts field trips independently according to the plan of activities set by nutritionist in detention Delegate

 

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nurse, Nutritional Science or Public Health, or equivalent work experience

3 to 5 years’ experience in detention, nutrition or health field

Advanced ability to converse in English and other Nigerian’s local languages

Knowledge of prison authorities or other stakeholders, potential network of interlocutors

 

Expert level in computer skills:

Skilled in the following competencies: Networking & Communication; Adapting & Learning; Responsibility & Autonomy; Communication (ability to express views and ideas); Analysis & Synthesis

 

Personal Attributes:

Creative and proactive attitude

Professional appearance

Open-minded and non-judgemental

Willingness to travel all over Nigeria and internationally when required.

 

Method of Application:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected] Please clearly indicate "Nutrition in Detention FO ABJ" as the subject of your application for example (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated).

 

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

NYSC status

 

Note:

Late application will not be considered

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.