About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What we do</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and 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.</span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Purpose</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">The Economic Security Generalist 2 is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the ICRC Economic security programmes and resources in Oromia under the close supervision and guidance of the Economic security Generalist 3. He should analyse the economic security situation of the affected population in the AoR; and design EcoSec interventions in consultation with Nekempte SD and field management, technical supervisor and EcoSec team in Nekempte. He/she implements and monitors the activities according to department/Sub delegation priority zone, objectives, agreed budget frame and plan of action (PoA), and reports on the progress of the programme as required. </span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Relationships</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Internally interact and communicate with colleagues ensuring that a good atmosphere is maintained within the EcoSec department and with the other ICRC departments through adequate communication,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Establishes and maintains regular information exchange and a good working relation with ERCs volunteers and management of the respective branches in his/her AoR,</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Externally establishes and maintains regular exchange and network with the relevant local authorities, members of the population, community leaders, authorities, ERCS branches, NGOs, etc.),</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participates in local coordination meetings relevant to the implementation of the EcoSec program/projects in his AoR. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Accountabilities & functional responsibilities</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Situation/Problem Analysis and Needs Assessments </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to Multi-disciplinary needs assessments and conducts specific needs assessments in the area of responsibility (AoR) by using the standard Ecosec approach (pertaining to Agriculture, Livestock, Cash and Voucher Assistance programs) & internally established tools and procedures.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintains up to date information on the economic security situation in his/her AoR and contributes to the analyses and compilation of the relevant data on the context concerning livelihoods, agriculture and markets, including also security, social, political and other aspects pertinent to the program implementation,</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to adequate communication and coordination with other assistance departments, including the protection department when required, in planning and conducting of needs assessments,</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collects data using the household economy approach to identify economic security gaps and develop scenarios.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Based on an analysis of EcoSec core components (food consumption/production, living conditions, income support and capacity-building), contribute to identification of appropriate response options and assesses whether cash or in-kind aid is more appropriate and feasible</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to market assessments, to analysing and interpreting data in order to select and design response options (Feasibility, methods, and delivery of cash transfer programming, transfer value, vulnerability and targeting)</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to mid-level qualitative and quantitative data analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Provides advisory inputs on the composition of the assessment team(s) and coordinates the action of assessment team in his AoR,</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Debriefs enumerators’ teams and compiles their feedback on the data collection exercises,</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Supports the team in applying participatory approach during field visits and interactions with communities and other stakeholders (NS, authorities, public and technical services, other humanitarian actors, etc.).</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Project/program design, planning and implementation</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="list-style-type:none"> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to the response analysis of different EcoSec interventions (SWOT approach), associated risks and mitigation measures, including appropriateness and feasibility aspects and provides support to other involved staff when required,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">In close coordination with the SD management and technical supervisor, participates actively in selection of priority/activity areas and individual projects and formulation of monthly/quarterly implementation plans,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to the Formulation of proposal drafts for individual resilience projects including SMART indicators, expected outputs/outcomes, plan of action (PoA) and project budget, based on the internally established tools and procedures,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to the Organization and supervises the selection of beneficiaries by following the criteria attributed to a project, with minimizing the risks of conflict situations with target population and other stakeholders, <a name="_Hlk92354036"></a></span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to designs a suitable method for registering beneficiaries.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to the integration of best practice in terms of accountability to beneficiaries throughout the programme cycle design.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Supports the EcoSec Delegate during meetings with different interlocutors, when needed.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to the weekly/monthly planning of EcoSec activities (HR planner).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensures that the project implementation in his/her AoR is carried out in line with the set objectives, timeframe, allocated budget and the internally adopted coordination mechanisms,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Helps to organize logistics and leads/manages the distribution teams in his AOR,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to the delegation’s annual planning exercise (PfR) regarding the evolution of the economic security situation and program implementation in his AoR.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Project/program monitoring and evaluation</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Conducts regular monitoring of the EcoSec interventions in his/her AoR based on the internally established tools and procedures,</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Provides support/coaching to the teams of the ERCs involved in the monitoring process,</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Involves actively in data collection exercise by using the internally established tools and procedures, provides advice on the composition of the monitoring team(s) and coordinates the monitoring activities in his AoR,</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Participates actively in the design, planning and implementation of the projects/program review and evaluation in his AoR.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>OFFICE ACTIVITIES – (40%)</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Reporting</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Reports to his direct and technical supervisors on the contextual aspects and progress of the program activities, including direct reporting to his technical supervisor on the technical aspects of the program implementation, </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Writes field trip reports, activity reports and minutes of meetings based on given guidelines,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to assessment/monitoring reports and project proposals based on the EcoSec standard procedures using the internally established reporting formats, including other specific reports when-if required by his supervisors,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Compiles statistical data on all EcoSec interventions in his/her AoR and submits monthly statistical reports to his technical supervisor.</span></li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Administration – Finance</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensures necessary administrative work is implemented on time,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knows, applies and complies with all the administrative procedures linked to his work (preparation and closure of working advances, payments to workers and ERCs volunteers involved in project implementation),</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Keeps the program file updated, notably the project proposals, budget follow up table, copies of the project contracts and payment lists</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Staff training – Management </strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Supports in coaching and motivation of ERCs volunteers involved in project implementation in his AOR, including ICRC-hired assistants when required,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Maintains regular exchange with the EcoSec Trainer concerning the identification of the training needs of the involved ERCS volunteers and planning and implementation of the training process in his AoR.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contributes to organizing and delivering capacity-building activities.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Treatment of information</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Interprets oral conversations accurately from English to Afan Oromo language and vice versa as required,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Translates documents from Afan Oromo language and vice versa as required,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Adapts his behaviour to various interlocutors.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Registers and treats information (general and specific) accurately and with confidentiality,</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ADDITIONAL DUTIES – (10%)</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Reports events and changes within the region that could have an impact on ICRC's activities and hence provides sound elements to the Delegation that allow to establish objectives and priorities,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Participates actively in meetings linked to the program implementation in his AoR</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Advises on culture, politics, general situation and share relevant information related to the context,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Updates his superiors on the ongoing and planned assistance activities of other humanitarian actors in his AoR,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Acts as reference point during delegate's/supervisor's absences,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Presents synthesis of EcoSec problematics succinctly and accurately</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Upon request, participates in other EcoSec programs based on operational priorities,</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Supports other ICRC departments and integrate Protection subjects in his activities.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Certifications / Education required</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span>University degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Rural Development, Agriculture extension, Development studies, Sociology, Veterinary science or related field. </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Good command (spoken and written) of English and Afan Oromo.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Professional experience required</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">3–5 years’ experience in a similar field of activity.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Additional information</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Type of role: National / Resident (Opened to Ethiopian Nationals ONLY)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Working rate: 100%</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Location: Nekemte</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Hardship : H3</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Job level: B2</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Length of assignment: 1 year fixed term contract, subject to extension based on performance and budget availability </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Application deadline: August 3, 2026</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Our values</b></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this <a href="https://careers.icrc.org/content/Our-Values/?locale=en_GB " target="_blank" rel="noopener">page.</a></span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div></div>