Profession: economic security delegate (food security and livelihoods)

06-03-2013 Job Opportunity Ref. fd-ecosec-del

Location: Field

Main Objective

The ICRC defines Economic Security as the status of an individual, household or community that is able to cover its life and livelihoods obligatory expenditures in a sustainable manner, consistent with its environment, culture and customs. As such, economic security includes food security and encompasses a livelihoods approach. The Economic Security Delegate is responsible for planning and implementing Economic Security programmes in compliance with ICRC guidelines and standards.

Responsibilities

Develop a comprehensive overview and understanding of the livelihoods, economy, culture, customs, social structure and politics of a context
Instigate and participate in assessments of the population economic security situation, when appropriate jointly with other ICRC departments such as Protection, Health, and Water and Habitat
Contribute to the identification of beneficiaries, selection of appropriate interventions, and formulation of projects proposal
Implement, monitor and evaluate activities according to objectives and plans of actions
Promote the principles of the Red Cross and of international humanitarian law
As a representative of the ICRC, maintain contact and negotiate with government authorities – civilian and military – in order to carry out the work as effectively as possible

Selection requirements

Ideal age: 25 to 35 years
Prepared to accept unaccompanied postings during the first 24 months of collaboration
University degree in the fields of economics, geography, agronomy, veterinary, nutrition, rural development, public health or anthropology or strong equivalent experience in the humanitarian field
Minimum of 3 years professional experience in humanitarian matters, including field missions abroad in dangerous environments
Excellent command of French and English - Arabic, Spanish, Russian an asset
Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software
Driving license (must cover manual transmission – a license for automatic-transmission vehicles only is not sufficient)

General Skills

Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Open-minded and adaptable
Neat appearance good speaker, well-developed writing and summarizing skills
Able to work under pressure in a dangerous environment
Able to work in a team and in a multicultural environment

Minimum length of the assignment: 12 months