VACANCY: Economic Security Generalist 2

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent international humanitarian organization, which assists and protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. The ICRC is currently looking for staff for its support operations in Iraq.

ICRC offers:

• By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practice your profession in stimulating, complex, and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can make a difference.
• You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness, and innovation to achieve the best possible impact.
• You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times.
• You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training, to build your career within the ICRC and beyond.
• The competitive compensation package, a monthly salary with benefits including (13^th salary, IRSP (International Retirement savings plan), final gratuity, medical coverage, life insurance, mobility allowance, and social security scheme).

Job Title: Economic Security Generalist 2

Level: B2

Duty Station: Iraq – Nasiriyah Sub-Delegation

Reports to: Economic Security Generalist 3 (Economic Security Team Leader)

Duration of Contract: One-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of renewal to an open-ended contract. For internal candidates, this contract may be open-ended based on your existing contract status.

Date of Issue:  11 February 2025

Deadline for applications:  27 February 2025

Objective:

Under the direct supervision of the Economic Security (EcoSec) Team leader, the Economic Security Generalist 2 carries out field and office work related to assessing, implementing and monitoring the ICRC’s EcoSec programme in Nasiriyah Sub-Delegation. Specifically, he/she is the file holder of the Relief programme, contributes to micro-economic initiative (MEI), and livelihood support programmes (LSP). She/He acts as focal person within the framework of the EcoSec activities implemented by ICRC and other activities jointly with the Iraqi Red Crecent Society (IRCS) in Nasiriyah sub-delegation Areas of Responsibility (AoR).

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute, develop, and implement the ICRC micro-economic initiative programmes.
• Contributes to the monitoring of the ICRC Economic security programmes in consultation with the line manager, including providing written feedback regularly, maintaining an accurate database.
• Plays an active role in testing out and developing new approaches to income-generating activities and capacity-building programs, including through larger grant sizes tied to job creation, exploring vocational training and apprenticeships opportunities.
• Supports the ICRC team in planning and following up on the programmes, including regularly giving feedback on the overall strategy and progress toward achieving milestones.
• Understands the ICRC projects criteria, the seasonal calendar in Iraq, and ICRC’s approach to improve beneficiaries’ income generation activities, particularly related to agricultural and livestock projects.
• Visits households to assess the feasibility of projects on the basis of the application forms. Contribute to market assessments (data collection) to understand market dynamics. Drafting assessment reports and project proposals.

Guides daily workers and volunteers, both in the office and in the field."

Education and Professional Experience required:

• University degree in economics, anthropology, veterinary science, nutrition, public health, or significant experience in the humanitarian field.
• 3–5 years of work experience in a similar field.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in MC (Excel, Word & Power Points).
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates should forward their applications with a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating email and phone contacts with a minimum of two professional references, a cover letter stating why they think they have the necessary skills and qualifications for the said job opportunity and their salary expectations. Marked to (nas_hr_services@icrc.org) with the subject line: SURNAME First Name / Vacancy title.

• Applications will only be accepted with valid residency and work permits in Iraq.
• The successful candidate will undergo a three-month probation period.
• Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• The successful candidate should not be committed to any governmental authority (e.g.: Ministry of Health)
• The staff who were selected in the reduction process are particularly encouraged to apply.

NB: If you have not heard from us within a Month of receiving your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

No Fee:

ICRC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS WHETHER APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETINGS, OR PROCESSING.