Cooperation Officer at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position of; Cooperation Officer. This is a 4 Months Contract.

Responsibilities of the Cooperation Officer:

• Supports the implementation the partnership objectives/activities with the Kenya Red Cross (KRCS), Tanzania Red Cross (TRCS) and Djibouti Red Crescent (DRCS);
• Upon request, represents the Cooperation Department on non-confidential matters;
• Ensures programmatic and secretariat support to the Nairobi Regional Cooperation Department;
• Serves as the Department’s Unit Records Manager;
• Participates in meetings related to joint ICRC- National Societies (NS) activities and programs as requested;
• Conducts joint field monitoring visits with the NS.
• Manages routine secretariat duties, including correspondence, typing, filing, managing Coop NS/NAI database;
• Updates contacts on NS’ and other Movement partners;
• Assists in the planning and implementing of meetings, seminars and workshops;
• Manages NS funds and medals such as the French Fund Maurice de Madre (FFMM), Henry Dunant Medal,
• Empress Shôken Fund, Florence Nightingale Medal, and Red Cross/Red Crescent Award for Peace and
• Humanity;
• Contributes information to the drafting of various departmental reports;
• Writes/drafts mission reports and minutes of meetings as required.

Qualifications of the Cooperation Officer:

• Diploma or University degree in Social Sciences;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar function;
• Very good command of written and spoken English; knowledge in French would be added advantage;
  computer literate.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Flexibility to work under pressure.