Humanitarian Engagement Adviser

Duties

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Identifies and strengthens a network of priority interlocutors in Cabo Delgado
• Contributes to the Stakeholder Analysis/Mapping, supporting the HoSD and HoO in identifying priority stakeholders
• Advises on best approaches and strategies for interaction with stakeholders, including culturally appropriate behaviour and discourse
• Monitors political and security situations, providing advice to the HoSD on relevant incidents and supporting security access matters
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings, and in the field, ensuring a professional image at all times
• Takes responsibility for professional learning and development, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the ICRC's understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends
• Provides written and verbal feedback/analysis on the evolution of the context/security and regarding networking to the HoSD
• Advises on operations, notably on potential impact of assistance, protection, and communication activities on communities
• Collects and shares information to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses

Requisites

• University degree or comparable relevant professional experience
• 4-6 years’ work experience in a relevant field of activity
• Field experience and/or already existing networks are a prerequisite and can advantageously replace an academic diploma
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written Portuguese or English, very good spoken knowledge of key local languages (KiMwani, KiSwaheli, EMakua, ShiMakonde)
• Proven ability to build and maintain a network of contacts
• Demonstrated ability to engage with local communities and understanding of the socio-political context in Cabo Delgado
• In-depth personal knowledge of the social, cultural, and political assigned environment (Mocimboa da Praia and nearby districts)
• Computer literacy

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• We are looking for someone methodical, responsible, beneficiary-oriented, organized with good organizational skills, good sense of teamwork, good communication skills, commitment, initiative and respect for the ICRC's values
• We offer dynamic and rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment, with attractive salaries and social benefits, and opportunities for development through internal training
• The ICRC does not ask for any kind of benefit in exchange for a vacancy. The ICRC reserves the right to cancel any application resulting from illegal acts