Field Officer for the Missing/Restoring Family Links (RFL) Unit (maternity leave position)

Field Officer for the Missing/Restoring Family Links (RFL) Unit  

Based in Donetsk

Maternity Leave Position  

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 the population of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. 

The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 95 countries and has some 20,000 field staff.

In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence to Ukraine. There are more than 600 ICRC staff working in Kyiv, Sloviansk, Severodonetsk, Mariupol, Donetsk, Lugansk, Odesa, Kamiyanets-Podilskiy, Vynnytsiya.

ICRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer giving highest priority to staff safety and security.

For more information, visit website: http://www.icrc.org/ 

AIM OF THE POSITION

Responsible to support the Protection team, with a focus on the Missing/RFL file in all aspects of the ICRC programs related to this file, under the direct supervision of the Protection delegate (Missing/RFL focal point). 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develops and maintains contacts with the families of missing and/or other enquirers: Understands their situation, needs and requests.
• Has an in-depth knowledge of the missing caseload, analyzes cased and proposes follow ups (cross departmental/integrated approach).
• Follows up RFL caseload, in particular opening and follow-up of tracing cases, transportation request and RCMs.
• In coordination with the Data Administrator Operator, provides regular update/analysis of the lists of Missing to his hierarchy.
• In case of public events, supports in preparations of all public events related to the Missing in close cooperation with the Communication Department.
• Ensures proper filing of the cases within the Protection department.
• Crosschecks the relevant individual information during the preparation of lists and interventions.
• In charge of media monitoring for missing related cases.
• Participates in field trips.
• Actively supports the other protection units if/when required

The tasks and responsibilities defined above are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on organizational needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and professional qualifications

• High school qualifications, vocational training or professional diploma.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Russian.
• Computer skills
• No professional ICRC experience required but previous experience as a social worker or in a similar field an asset

Personal Competencies

• Genuine interest to work in humanitarian aid field.
• Very good analytical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and take initiative.
• Ability to work under minor supervision.
• Strong sense of responsibility.
• Reliability and proactivity is a must.
• Good team player.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV in English, along with your motivation letter by May 15th, 2022.

Only candidates meeting the above-mentioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interview. No queries by phone please.