Specialist (rank) in monitoring the situation of IDPs in The Right to Protection, CF

BF "Right to Protection" (Fund) - a charitable organization that focuses its activities on providing assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs), persons in need of international protection, stateless persons, to persons with increased risk of statelessness and persons without documents. The Fund is an executive partner of the UNHCR and implements programs for the provision of direct legal assistance throughout Ukraine, promotes changes in the national legal framework, bringing it into line with international standards in the field of human rights.  

Project "Advocacy, Protection and Legal Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons" local and individual levels. Within the framework of this project, during 2025, the Fund will monitor the protection of the rights of IDPs and provide free legal assistance to internally displaced persons in the regions of Ukraine. The project is looking forSpecialist (position) in monitoring the situation of IDPs in m. Lutsk (Volyn region).< /p>

Duties and tasks

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Monitoring Officer, and the overall direction of the Protection Coordinator and Regional Team Leader, the employee shall:

• monitor the rights and freedoms of internally displaced persons (hereinafter - IDPs) and persons victims of hostilities, on a permanent basis in the given locations according to the existing methodology;

• visit state bodies that provide services to IDPs, places of compact settlement of IDPs, activities aimed at IDPs, etc.;

• to communicate with IDPs, persons affected by hostilities, representatives of government institutions and non-governmental organizations, in order to collect information about the humanitarian situation as a whole;

• provide timely and daily reports of the prescribed form based on the results of monitoring visits;

• if necessary, conduct emergency monitoring visits to places of military incidents within the region (this may also apply to weekends)

• prepare reports on a specific incident and/or the humanitarian situation in general;

• identify the most vulnerable IDPs and their needs;

• clarify the norms of legislation for IDPs and persons injured as a result of hostilities, counseling on other issues;

• provide other individual assistance to IDPs;

• timely and fully display information in the IDPs CRM system;

• identify potential beneficiaries for participation in the IPA cash program;

• perform other duties as needed;

• understanding and compliance with the Code of Conduct and other Foundation policies.

Professional requirements

• higher education (preferably: sociology, law, journalism);

• preferred knowledge of human rights;

• readiness for significant work in the "fields" (outside the office);

• readiness for a large number of trips and over the normal working hours;

• knowledge and understanding of the legislation on IDPs and the territory of the OOC;

• ability to collect information in accordance with the goals and objectives of the project;

• skills to prepare reports (analytical, regarding a separate incident);

• understanding humanitarian principles;

• excellent communication skills, readiness for daily communication with people (IDPs, representatives of government institutions);

• preference is given to IDPs who lost their jobs due to displacement;

• self-motivation;

• flexibility.

Residence in the specified location and awareness of the local situation will be significant advantages.

We offer

BF "Right to Defense" offers the successful candidate:

• contract until the end of December 2025, with the possibility of extension depending on further funding and personal performance;

• opportunity to work with one of the strongest Ukrainian human rights and humanitarian NGOs;

• support and mentoring;

• opportunity for professional growth;

• warm and friendly climate in the team.

Application Process

Send resume and cover letter to[email protected], noting in the subject line“Specialist in monitoring the situation of IDPs_Lutsk”. Replywill be sent only to those selected for an interview. Please do not make additional calls.

Applications are accepted until 02 February 2025