Protection Field Officer 2 (multiple vacancies)

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 armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information. In 2014 and recently, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. There are more than 600 ICRC staff working in Kyiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, Dniepro, Poltava, Sloviansk, Odesa and Vynnytsiya.

Vacancy Notice 

The ICRC Delegation in Kyiv seeks to fill the following position:

Protection Field Officer 2 (multiple vacancies) 

Based in Kyiv 

AIM OF THE POSITION
 

The Protection Field Officer 1 (PCP) contributes to the implementation of the civilian casualty programme of the ICRC by collecting information and analysing events causing civilian casualties, supporting assessments by other Departments to provide cash assistance to victims, and reporting ICRC assistance.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Contributes to the planning and implementation of the civilian casualty programme of the ICRC.
• Fosters a multidisciplinary response by the ICRC to address the various needs of civilian casualties or their family members.
• Collects in a timely manner information about civilian casualties through various sources, including media, health authorities, security services, civil society, URCS, volunteers, etc.
• Establishes contacts with civilian casualties or their family members (primarily by phone) to assess and identify their humanitarian needs with a multidisciplinary perspective.
• Collects detailed information about the circumstances of civilian casualties and the humanitarian consequences (primarily by phone), always keeping their best interest in mind and in strict adherence to confidentiality.
• Liaises with civilian casualty focal points of Economic Security and Health Departments, or other Departments depending on the identified needs, and supports their assessments for the cash assistance to civilian casualties or their family members or other activities of the ICRC for the benefit of civilian victims of hostilities.
• Ensures the internal reporting on civilian casualty assistance, including the Protection Database.
• May be called upon to carry out other activities towards the protection of civilian persons in time of war.
• Is responsible for creating a conducive environment (multidisciplinary approach, good team dynamics) among their own team members and with other teams.
• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC. 

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

Education and professional qualifications
 

• University degree an asset
• 2 years’ work experience
• Excellent command of Ukrainian and Russian; good command of English
• Computer proficiency
• Strong communication skills
• Empathy towards civilian victims and their family members
• Strong resilience
• Team player

Personal Competencies
 

• Genuine interest to work for humanitarian sector;
• High level of motivation, commitment to accuracy;
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and taking initiatives;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong sense of responsibility;
• Capacity to adhere to and to implement procedures;
• Ability to work methodically with demonstrated analytical skills;

Your profile

• Genuine interest to work in humanitarian aid field;
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service attitude;
• Strong sense of autonomy and responsibility;
• Good team player.

We offer a rewarding and enriching work in a humanitarian and international environment, and also:

• Initial training and on-boarding organised
• Opportunity to work and grow in an international working environment in humanitarian sector
• Good working condition and competitive salary with benefits

Starting date: June 2022

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV, along with your motivation letter in English and salary expectations only to the attention of Human Resources Department. 

Deadline for applications: 16.05.2022 

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