Prevention Officer at International Medical Corps

International Medical Corps is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Prevention Officer

Location: Damboa / Pulka, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

 About International Medical Corps: International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and Nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in under-served communities worldwide.

 Job Requirements

• University Degree in Civil Law, Human Rights, Gender, Development, Psychology, Social Work or a Gender related program;
• 3 – 5 years work experience.
• Willingness to travel to field locations and to spend time.
• Advanced understanding of the root causes of violence against women and girls
• Experience in implementing and facilitating EMAP and other GBV prevention curriculums
• Strong background in human rights and familiarity with practical challenges faced by displaced and other vulnerable persons,
• Experience conducting assessments and a willingness to help plan assessments;
• Commitment to supporting quality programs through promotion and integration of protection principles in project work in line with international best practices (meeting or exceeding minimum standards);
• Interest in building staff capacity via trainings, resource development, shadow visits, etc.;
• Ability and willingness to maintain regular presence at project sites (including all outreach and community center locations);
• Proven experience in humanitarian action and in fragile contexts
• Ability and willingness to work during irregular working hours when needed
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Microsoft, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) Hausa and Kanuri is a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with local staff and other stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work and live in very basic living conditions in deep field locations.
• Ability to work under pressure, with minimal supervision,
• Self-starter.
• Nigeria Nationals Only

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should address their Applications to “The Human Resource Coordinator, International Medical Corps” and via: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
• Due to the urgent need of the position applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• International Medical Corps never asks job applicants for a fee, payment, or other monetary transaction. If you are asked for money in connection with this recruitment, please report to International Medical Corps at the reporting email address provided at the end of this document. International Medical Corps’ Reporting email address: www.InternationalMedicalCorps.ethicspoint.com
• Please do not submit your CV or application to the reporting email address, it will not be considered for review

 Application Closing Date
9th June, 2023.