Detention Field Officer

The Detention Field Officer plans and carries out detention visits and elaborates/maintains a regular network with key interlocutors. S/he provides support in analysis to develop and refine the delegation’s work on “preventing and addressing ill-treatment” in early stages of detention in line with the overall detention strategy under the lead of the Detention Delegate. S/he will be expected to develop, provide recommendation and execute based on the agreed plan of action in preventing and addressing ill-treatment in early stages of detention.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the lead of the detention delegate, organizes and carries out detention visits to contribute to the understanding of issues related to preventing and addressing ill-treatment in early stages of detention.
• Conducts data collection and analysis regarding ill-treatment, obtained from interviews with people deprived of liberty, authorities in order to produce reports and do the respective follow-up, and maintains a network of key interlocutors.
• Independently draft report and follow up on the recommendations when applicable.
• Supports the organization of workshops, roundtables, and seminars aimed at systemic support to detaining authorities.

REQUIRED PROFILE

• At least 2-3 years’ working experience in a related field, such as the social, political or economic sciences in a humanitarian organization is an asset
• University Degree in the fields of social science, social and development work, and other similar fields
• Familiarity on detention context is an asset
• Comprehensive and accurate analytical skills
• High level of negotiation and social skills
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications

THE ICRC OFFERS

• A meaningful career within an international humanitarian setup
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for continued learning and development