Economic Security Coordinator

Contract

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Reports to (role)

• Head of Operations

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

Economic Security Coordinator 2 is the focal point for all matters related to economic security (EcoSec) activities at the delegation level and is responsible for setting and implementing priorities, objectives and strategies. S/he directs the orientation, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the delegation’s EcoSec activities and supervises and provides technical support to all staff involved in them. S/he ensures that there is close cooperation with other ICRC programmes (e.g. Protection, Health, and Water and Habitat) in meeting EcoSec objectives so that a multidisciplinary, integrated approach is taken. S/he coordinates closely with the delegation management in conceptualizing, setting and implementing its short- and long-term policies and objectives. He/she reports directly to Deputy Head of Delegation and the Head of Delegation as required. He informs and liaises on regular basis with the Ecosec Head of Sector who acts as functional Manager

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Contributes to developing the delegation's strategic orientations for EcoSec issues in cooperation with the management, field offices and other departments (annual planning).
• Is responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the overall EcoSec programme in the country and for managing related budget, staff and material resources (including mobilizing specialists).
• Seeks proactively opportunities for joint and/or complementary activities with other Movement components within the programme management cycle.
• Produces key strategy, planning and reporting documents for the EcoSec programme (strategic and operational plans and quarterly reports).
• Makes contacts and forms stakeholder networks to avoid gaps or duplications in services, building synergies wherever possible.
• Actively seeks to collaborate and build synergies with other ICRC divisions (e.g. Health, Water and Habitat, Protection, Movement Cooperation, Public Communication, Logistics, ICT and Finance and Administration).
• Ensures that the EcoSec programme is prepared for crises and can respond quickly and efficiently; integrates cross-cutting issues at all stages, such as context-specific vulnerabilities, nutrition and accountability to beneficiaries; applies a risk-management approach.
• Coaches and supervises EcoSec staff and directly contributes to developing their capacities.
• Masters most functional responsibilities of Economic Security Generalist 3.

People management responsibilities

Oversees a team of around 10 delegates ( 6 as direct reports) and 20 field officers countrywide

Scope & Impact

• Option 1: (direct cost > CHF 5'000'000 and staff > 10) or
• Option 2: (direct cost > CHF 5'000'000 or staff > 10) and (program complexity >= 4) and (access complexity or senior level external relationships).
• N.B.1.: Program complexity count refers to the number of major programs implemented, incl. emergency assistance, agro (e.g. seed assistance / seed multiplication), veterinary (e.g. de-stocking / vaccination), nutrition (e.g. nutrition in detention / supplementary feeding program), micro economic initiatives program, cash transfer program.
• N.B.2.: Access complexity refers to restrictions in access to the field, incl. erratic access or remote management.
• N.B.3.: Senior level external relationships is a criteria consider for only three contexts today: China, Myanmar and ILOT.
• N.B.4.: The exact positioning of this role will depend on a full evaluation and may change over time.

Relationships

• Internally, interacts with the EcoSec team, delegation management, other coordinators and technical reference persons at headquarters or at regional level.
• Externally, represents the ICRC to the authorities and organizations whose work relates to the EcoSec programme, such as the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, World Food Programme, NGOs, etc.
• Movement wise, interacts with and develops regular contacts with relevant Movement counterparts present in the country.

Certifications / Education required

• University degree in economics, agronomy, veterinary or food science, anthropology, etc., or equivalent field experience.
• Specialized post-graduate degree an asset for those without a Bachelors degree in one of the above fields.
• Very good command of English and French.
• Very good computer skills and ability to run specialized software.

Professional Experience required

• Ideally 8-10 years overall professional experience, 8 years' experience in a similar field, of which minimum 3-4 years at the ICRC.
• Management experience an asset.

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

Our operational & field constraints

• In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
• Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
• Candidates must possess a driving license (for manual transmission vehicles)
• Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 24 months

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
• A two-week orientation course and other opportunities for further in-house training
• Attractive social benefits
• Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere

Additional information

• Type of role: Mobile
• Working rate: 100%
• Starting date: 01/03/2023
• Location: Niamey (NIA)
• Hardship : H1 : family posting but limited amenities
• Job level: C2 (C2)
• Length of assignment: 18 Months
• Type of position: Open-Ended Contract
• Application deadline: 11/09/2022