Social issues specialist/official in The Right to Protection, CF

GENERAL INFORMATION

(IDPs), victims of war, refugees and stateless persons. The Foundation is an executive partner of the UNHCR and monitors the situation of the protection of the rights of IDPs, providing legal assistance and strengthening the humanitarian response in 22 regions of Ukraine, and also promotes changes in the national legal base, bringing it into line with international standards in the field of human rights. population and improving the resilience skills of first responders" aims to protect and support the rights of internally displaced persons, war-affected populations, stateless persons, as well as veterans and their families at the national, local and individual levels. In 2026, as part of the project, the Fund will monitor the protection of the rights of IDPs and provide free legal assistance to internally displaced persons, stateless persons, veterans and their families in the regions of Ukraine. Odesa, Poltava and Kirovohrad regions. The territory of implementation may change depending on the security situation and the needs of the project.

Within the framework of the project, the social issues specialist will work in the Kyiv region, where there is the greatest need for assistance to ensure quick access to vital services for people affected by the war and unable to independently reach assistance centers and will provide information on social issues, help in the preparation of documents and solving social issues. The specialist will provide a case management service: assessment of a person's needs, development of an individual plan of assistance and coordination in obtaining social support from various services and ensuring a holistic approach to protection issues. RESPONSIBILITY

• Identification of individuals and families in need of social support;
• Providing social assistance to affected persons: social services of counseling, information, physical support, representation of interests according to needs, as well as case management;
• Assistance to identified affected persons/beneficiaries in obtaining additional services (medical, social, psychological, legal, provision of temporary shelter, etc.), in particular through referral, if necessary, to relevant general or specialized servicessupporting the affected persons and/or other subjects;
• Maintaining contact with local authorities and their institutions, as well as other humanitarian organizations;
• Reporting in the internal database of the Foundation;
• Having your own car will be an advantage;
• Observe the Code of Conduct and the Foundation's Policies.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Higher education in the field of social sciences, law, psychology or humanities will be an advantage;
• Understanding of current legislation and methods of providing social services will be an advantage;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with different categories of the population;
• Experience working with internally displaced persons will be an advantage;
• Knowledge of the principles of confidentiality and work with personal data;
• Understanding humanitarian principles and gender approach;
• Attention to details, ability to work in difficult conditions;
• Strong communication skills skills, autonomy in work, proactivity and flexibility.

WE OFFER

• Contract until December 30, 2026 with the possibility of extension, subject to further funding and personal work results;
• Opportunity to work with one of the strongest Ukrainian human rights and humanitarian non-profit organizations;
• Opportunity for professional growth;
• Cheerful and energetic team;
• Psychological support and mentoring;
• Respect for the balance between work and personal life.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Send cover letter and resume to [email protected], noting "Specialist on social issues_Chernihiv" in the subject of the letter. Answers will be sent only to candidates selected for an interview. Please do not call further.

Applications are accepted until 03 March 2026. If a suitable candidate is identified, the Foundation reserves the right to hire early.