The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Sub-Delegation in Jos is looking for a qualified candidate with the capacity to work independently to fill in the following interesting position:

Job Title: Agronomis/Veterinarian

Job Location: Jos

Main Responsibilities:


  • Assumes responsibilities in running agro and vet programmes, while reporting to direct supervisor
  • Conducts analysis of the situation, assessments and proposes interventions
  • Designs, implements and monitors programme activities
  • Conducts distributions with field teams
  • Provides independently monthly statistics on activities in general
  • Maintains contact with beneficiaries and the Nigerian Red Cross in coordination with the supervisor
  • Plans and organizes field trips to follow up on activities in the field
  • Represents ICRC in meetings



Required Qualifications:


  • University degree in Agricultural and Animal Science
  • Minimum 3 year’s experience in agriculture and animal science
  • Very good understanding of the environmental situation in the area of assignment
  • Very good analytical and organizational skills
  • Team Leadership skills
  • Good command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of Hausa being an advantage)
  • Good computer skills
  • Willingness to travel extensively and to participate in extended field trips
  • Readiness to spend 50-75% of the time in the field



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Application Deadline: 31st December 2013