Latest Job at The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Jos sub delegation is looking for a qualified candidate with the capacity to work autonomously to fill the following interesting position: Livestock Field Officer

Livestock Field Officer

Main responsibilities 
• Contributes to the implementation of the Economic Security Livestock program in Nigeria  
• Assume main responsibility for implementing the Livestock programme in the Middle belt with minimum supervision. 
• Understand, analyse and evaluate livestock related issues in the middle belt area. 
• Monitor animal health status in the field and promptly report any disease emergencies to the  HOSD and EcoSec programme Manager  
• help to set up a plan of action for any livestock intervention; 
• together with respective focal point in the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, identify and assist in training of Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) and vaccinators; 
• Maintain and follow up contacts with Ministry representatives and other livestock stakeholders. 
• Supervise the work of CAHWs/vaccinators and the vaccination activities in the field. 
• Conducts analysis of the social economic and political situation, assessments and proposes interventions 
• Designs, implements and monitors program activities. 
• Analyse data and present it in a written and structured format; 
• Collect information on other organisations' programs. 
• Report on problems with accuracy and without delay. 
Required Qualifications: 
• University degree (Veterinary Science) 
• 3 years' work experience in a similar field, previous humanitarian I NGO experience an asset 
• Very good understanding of the socio-political situation in the area of assignment 
• Very good analytical and organizational skills 
• Team leadership skills 
• Good command of written and spoken English and Fulani (added advantage) 
• Good computer skills 
• Willingness to travel extensively and to participate in extended field trips 
• Stress resistant and ready to work in adverse environments

Method of Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application (letter of motivation, CV, copies of certificates/diploma, references) to the following address, not later than 30" September 2014 
Attn. Administrator 
lCRC  Jos Sub delegation
No 1 Rest House Road, Jos, Plateau State 

OR 

ICRC ABUJA 
OR 31 Pope John Paul II Street, Maitama, Abuja 
Tel No. 234 706 418 9002