Current Jobs at The International Federation of Red Cross: HR, Disaster

Jobs at The International Federation of Red Cross: HR, Disaster


The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions.

Founded in 1919, the International Federation comprises 186 member Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, a Secretariat in Geneva and more than 60 delegations strategically located to support activities around the world. There are more societies in formation.

The IFRC Regional Office in ABUJA is recruiting for the following roles:

Position Title: Regional Administration and Human Resource Officer
Reporting To: Regional Representative
Language: English & Ability to Speak French is added advantage
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: ABUJA
Duration: 1 year

Job Qualification & Experience :
University Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Management or related field.
A member of relevant professional body will be preferred.
Experience of managing & supporting staff.
Experience of working for a Humanitarian aid organisation in a developing country.
5 Years experience as an Administration / HR Officer
Experience with Red Cross National Society Preferred.

Position Title: Regional Disaster Management (DM) Officer
Reporting To: Distaster Management Delegate.
Language: English & French
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: ABUJA
Duration : 1 year

Job Qualification & Experience :

Relevant University Degree or equivalent, relevant training in DM particularly preparing to respond to disasters / logistics and capacity building in DM.
Travelling to work sometimes under difficult conditions.
Experience of working in a National Societies as well as knowledge of West African context.
Minimum of 3 Years experience of professional in an environment similar to the requirement of the position
Experience of report writing, planning and finance & budgeting.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send their application and CV with a one-page summary statement that described how their experience and qualification relates to the outlined above to fedcross@yahoo.com OR fedcross@gmail.com