International Committee of the Red Cross
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
PROTECTING FAMILY LINKS FIELD OFFICER
NAIROBI
About the Job
The Protecting Family Links (PFL) Field Officer contributes to the implementation and monitoring of ICRC PFL activities in Somalia.
This is a national/resident position based in Nairobi with 40% travel to Somalia.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Contributes to the design and implementation of Protecting Family Links projects
- Conducts regular PFL field assessments jointly with the Somali Red Crescent Society PFL teams or as part of ICRC multidisciplinary team
- Frequently visits Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) offices in Somalia and provides on-site coaching to the PFL SRCS officers and volunteers
- Provides on-site PFL capacity strengthening for ICRC protection field officers accompanying the PFL missions/activities
- Liaises locally with the different stakeholders and external contacts (IDPs camps, local authorities, NGOs and other agencies) on the different PFL issues of interest
- Analyses data and contributes to written internal reports; assists in institutional exercises relating to planning, budgeting and monitoring programmes
- Participates in PFL Meetings, drafts minutes of meetings and circulates the same in a timely manner
- Prepares field visit reports amongst others reports and makes follow up on internal and external meetings
Minimum qualifications and required competencies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Political Science or any other related field of study
- 4 years’ experience in a busy humanitarian environment focusing on Protection or Human Rights activities
- Experience in fostering a constructive working environment for the team members
- Ability to work independently and in a multicultural environment
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- High level of confidentiality
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Somali
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
We Offer
- A challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
- Training and development opportunities
- A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework
How to apply
Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address [email protected]. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range. The closing date is 31st December 2022. Clearly indicate the position title PFL Field Officer Nairobi in the subject line of your email message. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
You are also required to click on this link to fill the job application form: PFL Field Officer Nairobi
NOTE THAT ONLY EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Any enquiries about the position should be addressed to [email protected].**
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