The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral and independent organisation striving to protect and assist victims of armed conflict and internal violence, has been working in Sudan since 1978. The ICRC is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person for the following position in Zalingay: Economic Security Generalist 2

Purpose: ​

Economic Security Generalist 2 plans, implements and monitors the ICRC’s economic security (EcoSec) program with a focus on MEI and Livelihood projects in line with the country strategy and under the supervision and guidance of their hierarchical superior.

Working under supervision and with support from Economic Security Delegate in Darfur and Economic Security Coordinator, has the following responsibilities:

MEI focal person responsibilities (50% of the FO time report):

·          Contribute to the collection, planning, processing and maintenance of the MEI project data using data collection devices.

·          Performs beneficiary data entry and keeps a clean and organised project database for MEI and EPMT. 

·          Carry out MEI dissemination sessions, assessment processes and monitoring processes.

·          Contribute in the preparation of all financial and administrative papers related to the MEI project.

·          Performs task within the project cycle, including beneficiary identification, implementation, administrative and logistics procedure, monitoring and evaluation within the AoR in coordination with the EcoSec focal person and Sub-delegation.

·          In charge of reporting MEI project activities.

·          Coaches and supports other staff members and persons working with the EcoSec team on technical aspects of their work and assumes technical responsibility.

·          Responsible for the supervision of SRSC volunteers during MEI data collection. 

·          S/he is responsible for receiving feedbacks and complaints from beneficiaries and addressing them in the most appropriate way possible and maintaining good records of the nature of query and actions taken.

Livelihood and generalist EcoSec FO responsibilities (50% of the FO time report):

·          Collects data using methods that are in line with the household economy approach, collects and analyses market price data.

·          Analyses strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT analysis) to identify possible response options.

·          Contributes to identifying response options based on an analysis of EcoSec core components (food consumption/production, living

·          Contributes to developing methods, plans, implementation, logistics and reporting for aid distribution and carries out on-site aid distributions.

·          Contributes to designing and implementing voucher, fair, food/cash-for-work, cash transfer and microeconomic initiative programmes and provides administrative support

·          University Degree or equivalent higher education degree in Economy, Social sciences, Agronomy, Nutrition and Livestock Post Graduate or Master's Degree is an asset.

·          Very good knowledge of the socio-political environment of the country, especially Darfur region.

·          Minimum 3 years of experience in a humanitarian field, socio-economic development, Animal Production, Health, or similar position

·          Very good command of English, spoken and written

·          Expert level in computer skills

·          Readiness to spend 50-75% of the time in the field

·          Driving license, succeeded in ICRC driving test

·          Skilled in the following competencies: Leadership, Accountability, People management, Team work & Collaboration, Representing the ICRC, Beneficiary & Client focused.

Interested candidates should submit their application (including C.V. written in English and motivation letter) before Monday 24 February 2020 at 04 pm on Sudanjob.net or to the following address:

-       ICRC ZALINGAY OFFICE

-       House N° 154, bloc 2/B, Hay As-Souq

-       Zalingay

N/B:  Personal correspondences are non-returnable. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.