Main Responsibilities
Identifies key resources for all the units (Water and Habitat, Economic Security, Health, Procurement, etc.) in accessing resources, companies, start-ups to assist in the development of ICRC ideas related to innovation.
Supports informal discussions and thinking via an internal working group on innovation feeding information to the Innovation collaborative space
Develops links to build a humanitarian innovation ecosystem in Nigeria (Abuja, Lagos, Yola, Kano in particular) to further develop the network Global Humanitarian Lab participants in Nigeria
Creates written content and support production of video content, such as progress of the innovation pilots, experiences of innovators, and participation in internal and external events.
Researches or leads research on legal issues connected to the collaboration between the ICRC and corporates and foundations in Nigeria, in close collaboration with Legal Advisors team
Seeks connections between the Nigerian corporate sector and Health innovations in Fragile Environments, in close collaboration with External Resources delegate
Coordinates Nigeria related innovation with the respective units in Geneva
Required Qualifications
University degree in Business Management or equivalent field
5-7 years work experience, experience in innovation sector an asset
Knowledge of innovation ecosystem in Nigeria
Awareness of the socio-political environment in Nigeria
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Good command of Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba an asset
Excellent computer skills
Personal Attributes:
Autonomy
Problem solving skills
Facilitation and motivation skills
Able to communicate and influence across a range of audiences
Sensitive to cultural, gender and other social issues with colleagues and stakeholders
Demonstrated interest on working on innovation in a field related to humanitarianism or poverty
Appetite for innovation and experience in testing new approaches in ICRC, including with new technologies
Strategic vision to identify possibilities for innovation within and outside the ICRC
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Applicants should send their application letter, Curriculum Vitae and contact details of three referees to: ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org Please clearly indicate “Innovation Program Officer Abuja” as the subject of your application Note
Apply via :
ABJ_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
