Field Protection Officer - Dnipro – 815693 in International Committee of the Red Cross

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 is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. Currently, we have over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 

The ICRC Dnipro Sub-Delegation is seeking a highly capable Field Protection Officer to join our team in Dnipro. This role supports the efficient implementation of the ICRC’s anchoring, contextual understanding, and operational response in his/her assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR). He/she monitors and reports timely on the general situation in the AoR, with focus on the conduct of hostility and its humanitarian consequences. 

Start date: January 2025

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Contribute to analysis of the security, socioeconomic, cultural and political environment relevant to the ICRC, share relevant information with team members, and report any change in the situation
• Implement protection activities under the supervision of the line manager
• Contribute to the design and implementation of projects
• Collect, compile, and interpret protection-related information (with appropriate care for staff risk management)
• Analyze and contribute to written internal reporting and activity programming (as part of institutional exercises)
• Help to make internal and external meetings meaningful (through preparation, participation, reporting and follow-up)
• Develop and maintain contact with the municipal/regional authorities, local/regional National Society branches, the local population, suppliers, etc
• Prepare, participate in, and report on all aspects of field assignments
• May support and supervise staff in the implementation and monitoring of field projects
• Foster a conducive environment (multidisciplinary approach, good team dynamic) among team members
• Ensure the sustainability of their work and puts in place a system for archiving their work for the purposes of institutional memory

What we offer you

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements 
• Competitive salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage qualified female and male candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

About you

To be successful as Field Protection Officer in the Dnipro Sub-Delegation, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• University degree or relevant professional experience
• 3-5 years’ previous professional experiences, for instance in the field of social/political/economic science or similar
• Excellent command (written and spoken) of English and Ukrainian/Russian
• Computer literacy
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment

Interested? Yes? THEN APPLY!

Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. (Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your English CV.

Application deadline:  25 December 2024

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process. The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a position at a lower grade, with an adjusted job description or different duration, or to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.