Cooperation Officer

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position of; Cooperation Officer. This is a 4 Months Contract.
Responsibilities of the Cooperation Officer:
Supports the implementation the partnership objectives/activities with the Kenya Red Cross (KRCS), Tanzania Red Cross (TRCS) and Djibouti Red Crescent (DRCS);
Upon request, represents the Cooperation Department on non-confidential matters;
Ensures programmatic and secretariat support to the Nairobi Regional Cooperation Department;
Serves as the Department’s Unit Records Manager;
Participates in meetings related to joint ICRC- National Societies (NS) activities and programs as requested;
Conducts joint field monitoring visits with the NS.
Manages routine secretariat duties, including correspondence, typing, filing, managing Coop NS/NAI database;
Updates contacts on NS’ and other Movement partners;
Assists in the planning and implementing of meetings, seminars and workshops;
Manages NS funds and medals such as the French Fund Maurice de Madre (FFMM), Henry Dunant Medal,
Empress Shôken Fund, Florence Nightingale Medal, and Red Cross/Red Crescent Award for Peace and
Humanity;
Contributes information to the drafting of various departmental reports;
Writes/drafts mission reports and minutes of meetings as required.
Qualifications of the Cooperation Officer:
Diploma or University degree in Social Sciences;
Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar function;
Very good command of written and spoken English; knowledge in French would be added advantage; computer literate.
Good organizational, interpersonal, communication and analytical skills;
Ability to work independently and in a team;
Flexibility to work under pressure.

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