Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) Recruitment 2024/2025

Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) Recruitment 2024/2025 : NRCS Recruitment 2024 – This is to inform you that the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions listed below.

The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was established through an Act of the Parliament in 1960 to complement public authorities in humanitarian interventions with the mandate to prevent and alleviate human suffering at times of peace or conflict, and to support individuals and communities to respond effectively to emergencies, without any form of discrimination as to class, gender, race, political opinions or religion.

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Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) Recruitment 2024/2025.

In this article, you will learn how to apply for the ongoing Nigerian Red Cross Society Recruitment 2024/2025. The NRCS Recruitment form is currently ongoing. The method of application is as listed below. Continue reading to find more information on how to apply.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Nigerian Red Cross Society Recruitment for Head of Organisational Development.

Job Title: Head of Organisational Development

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Location: Abuja
Department: Organisational Development
Job Family Programmes
Contract Type: Permanent
Reports To: Director, Programmes
Direct Reports: Organisation Development Officer

Job Summary
Acknowledging that the organizational development is a responsibility of the entire National Society, and cannot be limited to one organizational function, the Head of Organisational Development will be responsible for facilitating and overseeing the implementation of the organizational development processes and initiatives of NRCS; for providing overall guidance and support in ensuring quality and timely implementation of key OD activities; ensuring proper alignment and coordination inside the NS; and keeping the leadership of NRCS fully involved in these organizational development processes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic:

  • Provide technical guidance and hand-on support in developing and implementing the organizational development vision and strategy of the NRCS.
  • Support the Director of Programmes and the Secretary General in overseeing the translation of the NRCS strategy and vision into operational strategies with measurable objectives to be implemented by different areas of the organization: governance, programs, support services, branches, etc.
  • Coordinate the implementation of NRCS annual strategic objectives by the HQ and the branches in a timely manner and within budget.
  • Ensure proper communication and engagement from all NRCS departments and branches in the planning, implementation and evaluation of NRCS strategic objectives
  • Ensure alignment and coordination among the different OD initiatives and projects as well as alignment between those OD initiatives and the programs of the Nigerian RC.
  • In coordination with the Coordinators for Branch Operations, provide guidance and support to NRCS on organizational development matters. In particular, following up on the implementation of the BOCA process in NRCS branches.
  • In coordination with the Coordinators for Branch Operations and the Program Coordinators, to promote and facilitate guidance and tools for NRCS regular activities in their communities (Pillar 1)
  • Develop strong relationship and partnerships with Red Cross and non-RC partners to mobilise financial and technical support for the organizational development of the NRCS.

Operational:

  • Regular monitoring and reporting on the implementation of key OD initiatives at NRCS (due diligence improvement plan and others)
  • Engage and collaborate with movement partners and other external stakeholders where necessary in support of strategy implementation efforts and organization development activities
  • Development of detailed plans and budgets for the implementation of OD projects and initiatives
  • Lead in the mobilisation of technical, human and financial resources for the implementation of OD projects and activities
  • Coordinate regular branch organization capability assessments using the BOCA tool and work with the Regional Coordinators and Branch Coordinators to drive the implementation of the outcomes of the BOCA recommendations to report to NRCS Secretary General and Governance.
  • Prepare regular quality technical reports, including financial and narrative reports for the attention of NRCS Board, management, movement partners and donors
  • Work closely with branches to strengthening the NS capacity in collaboration with Government, Private Sector as well the Movement Partners
  • Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Director of Programmes
  • Lead and promote the development of quality program and project proposals in OD to be submitted to donors and partners (Pillar 2)
  • Lead and promote the development of guidance and standards for OD activities at branch level (Pillar 1)
  • Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Director of Programmes
  • Perform annual job performance reviews (APER) of staff under his/her responsibility.

Duties applicable to all staff:

  • Work actively towards the achievement of the NRCS goals
  • Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Fundamental Principles and NRCS Statutes

Key Performance Areas:

  • Quality of strategy plans, workplans and budgets
  • Compliance with BOCA exercise schedule
  • Effectiveness of initiatives arising from the BOCA exercises
  • Percentage implementation of BOCA initiatives
  • Timeliness of organizational reports
  • Improvement in the capacity of branches in functioning as a vibrant Red Cross society

Qualifications and Experience

  • First degree from reputable institution in Development, Public / Business Administration, Human Resources Management or other relevant disciplines
  • Postgraduate qualification in Development, Public/ Business Administration, Human Resources Management or other relevant disciplines is an added advantage
  • Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience, with at least 3 years in a management level position
  • Work experience in a non-profit organization will be an added advantage
  • Experience working as a management consultant

Skills and Competencies
Essential:

  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and software
  • Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools
  • Good research skills
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Attention to details
  • Strong judgment and ability to identify and analyse problems and to think strategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues
  • Ability to persuade, influence, negotiate, manage and sustain effective, successful strategic relationships both internally and externally
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to persuade others to adopt a specific course of action to achieve desired results

Desirable:

  • Understanding of NRCS support functions

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Capable of communicating analysis and insights effectively, and articulate when communicating
  • Demonstrated success in relationship building internally and externally with a wide array of stakeholders
  • Ability to build and protect the reputation of self and society through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
  • High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
  • Culturally sensitive, globally-minded and show respect to the views and opinions of others
  • Ability to collaborate and work well in a team
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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NRCS Recruitment for Assistant Coordinator, Internal Audit & Risk Management

Job Title: Assistant Coordinator, Internal Audit & Risk Management

Location: Abuja
Department: Internal Audit & Risk Management
Job Family: Support Services
Contract Type: Permanent
Reports To: Governing Board/Secretary General
Direct Reports: Internal Audit Officer
Version Number: 2

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Coordinator Internal Audit & Risk Management will be responsible for developing, implementing and coordinating the National Society’s risk management strategy, ensuring compliance with control procedures and risk management frameworks through continuous identification, measurement and reporting of risk position.
  • The Assistant Coordinator shall be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls, as well as planning audits and supervising audit teams in the performance of regulatory, financial, operational and special audits.
  • This role also entails providing support in prioritizing and managing risks, which could be contextual, programmatic and institutional in nature.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic:

  • Define the society’s risk management framework and establish guidelines for the development and implementation of supporting policies and procedures
  • Incorporate risk considerations into strategic decision-making and ensure alignment between the strategic decisions of line management and the society’s risk policy
  • Participate in the development of the society’s overall strategic goals and ensure that these are cascaded to the internal audit department
  • Plan and implement the internal audit programmes in conjunction with Department Heads to ascertain and report on degree of compliance with the firm’s approved policies and operating procedures, laws, regulations and code of good practices
  • Promote a culture of transparency and accountability in the firm’s operations
  • Oversee the preparation of the Unit’s annual budget and monitor its implementation

Operational:

  • Work closely with departments to facilitate the implementation of the society’s risk management framework, including the ongoing identification of risks, assessment of risks, definition of risk mitigation strategies, assignment of risk owners, monitoring and reporting on compliance with laid down policies and procedures on risk management
  • Work with risk owners and managers, collaboratively, to develop risk mitigation responses in line with the agreed levels of risk tolerance
  • Monitor and review the society’s risk management policies and procedures, methodology, frameworks and tools for continued relevance, and suggest amendments necessary to update them on an ongoing basis
  • Monitor compliance with regulations as well as governance policies of the NS
  • Ensure periodic re-evaluation of the society’s risk appetite within the context of its risk environment and make recommendations to the management team on the appropriate risk response(s) and their implications for the society
  • Conduct periodic (scheduled and unscheduled) compliance checks across the society’s operations (HQ and branches) in accordance with NRCS laid down policies and procedures
  • Recommend relevant sanctions and penalties for approval, based on outcomes of compliance checks
  • Lead and execute audits independently and efficiently, including audit planning, testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure
  • Coordinate the execution of special duties/investigations of any significant breach of the NRCS code of conduct and suspected fraud cases as requested by the Board
  • Plan the scope of work as well as the deadlines of each internal audit exercise
  • Execute audits efficiently, including audit sample testing, controls testing and evaluation, report drafting and follow-up and verification of issue closure
  • Develop a risk-based test plan by selecting appropriate audit approach, test procedures and sampling criteria based on professional judgement and departmentally defined internal audit methodology
  • Propose practical and value adding recommendations to address control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies identified during internal audit
  • Coordinate year-end inventory count and periodic fixed asset verification exercises carried out by the internal audit supervisors
  • Engage with the external auditors and support engagement with other areas of the firm
  • Conduct follow-up reviews of and resolve control issues arising from internal and external audit exercises

Duties applicable to all staff:

  • Work actively towards the achievement of the NRCS goals
  • Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross Fundamental Principles

Key Performance Areas

  • Audit planning, execution and Reporting
  • Percentage implementation of annual audit plan
  • Turnaround time of audits and investigations
  • Timely and accurate rendition of audit/ investigation reports
  • Quality of risk management framework and recommendations, control recommendations and reporting
  • Internal compliance with standard operating procedures (HQ and Branches)
  • Regulatory compliance by the NRCS

Qualifications and Experience

  • First degree from a reputable institution in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
  • Relevant post-graduate degree
  • Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA, ICAN, CFA or equivalent
  • Risk management certification is an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in an Audit-related function at a reputable organisation, preferably a non-profit or humanitarian organisation

Skills and Competencies
Essential:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, and data analysis tools/ software
  • Knowledge and ability to manage contextual, programmatic and institutional risk
  • Clear understanding of enterprise risk management strategies, techniques and reporting applications
  • Ability to identify and analyse problems and to think strategically to anticipate, interpret and develop strategic responses to issues that will result in the resolution of identified problems
  • Expert knowledge of financial and accounting procedures, audit standards, procedures and techniques
  • Good knowledge of fraud behavior and detection methodologies
  • Broad spectrum understanding of the risks inherent in humanitarian operations
  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Comfortable and thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, resources-constrained work environment

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Capable of communicating analysis and insights effectively, and articulate when communicating
  • Demonstrated success in relationship building internally and externally with a wide array of stakeholders
  • Ability to build and protect reputation of self and society through the quality of work, knowledge and experience
  • High ethical standards and honesty in handling the organizational resources and zero tolerance to corruption
  • Culturally sensitive, globally minded and showing respect to the views and opinions of others
  • Ability to collaborate and work well in a team
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
18th March, 2024.

 

How to Apply Nigerian Red Cross Society Recruitment 2024/2025.

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Cover Letter and CV (as one document) with the Position applied for / Name of Applicant as subject of the email to: recruitment@redcrossnigeria.org

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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