MEI (Micro Economic Initiatives) Field Officer III/II with International Committee of The Red Cross
on Tuesday, January 27, 2015
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MEI (Micro Economic Initiatives) Field Officer III/II with International Committee of The Red Cross
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.
The ICRC is currently looking for a: MEI (Micro Economic Initiatives) Field Officer III/II, based in Phnom Penh |
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MEI (Micro Economic Initiatives) Field Officer III/II
 APPLY NOW- Category: Accounting / Finance, Business Administration, Economics
- Location: Phnom Penh
- Schedule: Full-time
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MEI (Micro Economic Initiatives) Field Officer III/II
Duties
- Your main responsibilities
- The task of the MEI Field Officer will be to implement micro-economic initiatives to the benefit of vulnerable male/female disabled and/or amputees or their families. The over-arching goal is to increase private businesses and/or ultimately employment opportunities (the latter for the most vulnerable) for the a/m target population through the provision of market driven sustainable MEI’s and by strengthening strategic linkages with the public and private sectors.
- On a broader level and secondary, to assist, on specific request, the ICRC mission in Cambodia on any other economic assistance needs during relief programs in case of emergencies (natural disasters, situations violence).
Requirements
- Your education and experience
- University degree or equivalent in development, economics, finance, anthropology/social science, business management or related field.
- 4 years work experience in a similar field with a humanitarian or development organization in the sector of MEI, microfinance, private sector development, economics, development, communal social work and counselling.
- Conceptual understanding and practical experience with microfinance and entrepreneurship development.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of business economics, management and finance.
- Knowledge and experiences in Project Cycle Management in particular in monitoring and evaluations is a strong advantage.
- Your profile
- Self-starter with a sense of responsibility, organizational skills and ability to take initiative and fulfil assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
- Good analytical skills, able to draft and present concepts/project proposals.
- Good communication and computer skills (MS office).
- Strong networker and team player, and interest in humanitarian work is a must.
- Strong inter-personal, cultural and diplomatic skills with excellent sensitivity and understanding on providing services and economic opportunities for disabled people (often mine victims) in particular.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Khmer
- Readiness to travel and spend extended periods in rural areas of Cambodia.
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| Application Information |
We offer
- Dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian set-up
- Good working conditions and in-house training/development
- Attractive package dependent on qualifications
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage the candidacy of women and persons with disability. Interested Cambodian citizens are requested to submit their comprehensive CV, letter of motivation in English as well as diploma transcript(s) and salary expectations, by email or paper format to
(submitted original documents will not be returned):
Attn: Administration Department/Human Resources (n° 0001)
email below
or
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
N° 8, Str. 178, S.K. Phsar Thmey III, Phnom Penh
The closing date for the post will be: 9 February 2015
Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be notified for an interview. |
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www.icrc.org |
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Labels: Accounting / Finance, Business Administration, Economics
