The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It directs and coordinates the international relief activities conducted by the Movement in situations of conflict. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The ICRC Delegation in Azerbaijan is seeking for its Sub-delegation in Barda a candidate, male or female, for the position of:
Field Officer (Grade 5)
Minimum required knowledge & experience:
• High Education (University or Institute)
• 4 years work experience in a similar field of activity
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Azerbaijani
• Very good computer literacy
• Autonomy, good rigor, method and analytical skills
• Very good knowledge of the political, social and cultural assigned environment
• Excellent team-player, self-starter and capacity to work towards multiples objectives and prioritize
Responsibilities:
• Participate in the analysis of humanitarian needs
• Participate in the implementation of programs aimed at addressing these needs
• Organize field visits (prepare program, appointments, logistics) and events
• Interpret from Azerbaijani into English and vice-versa during meetings and field visits
• Reports orally and in writing on activities
• Develop and maintain contact with partners and interlocutors, including Azerbaijani Red Crescent Society district branches
This is a full-time position with a duty station in Barda. Selected candidate will be hired as soon as possible.
If you find yourself to have all the necessary qualifications and the ability to take over the designed tasks, please send your CV (English), motivation letter (English) and copies of diplomas/certificates to the e-mail [email protected] with subject line indicating the position you are applying for, or bring/send the documents in a sealed envelope to one of the addresses below:
ICRC Baku, Personal, Julien Camus, Administrator
Fatalikhan Khoyski ave. 75, 1110 Baku, Azerbaijan
Or
ICRC Barda, Personal, Jihad Nabhan, Head of Sub-delegation
Hajiyev str., 21b, Barda, Azerbaijan
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
Deadline for receiving CVs : Monday, 4th of July, 2016.
Please note that only applications in writing will be accepted and only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please do only send copies of employment and education certificates. The copies will not be sent back. For additional information, please consult the ICRC website: www.icrc.org