EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PROTECTION FIELD OFFICER

BAIDOA

About the Job

The Protection Field Officer contributes to the planning, implementation, monitoring and documentation of ICRC Protection activities in Baidoa region.

This is a resident/National position based in Baidoa, Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the implementation of Protection of Civilian Population (PCP) activities
• Conducts field assessments either independently or as part of ICRC multidisciplinary teams focusing on the humanitarian needs of affected populations
• Supports detention visiting teams if/when need arises
• Supports the restoring family links (RFL) team in the follow up of specific individual RFL cases
• Contributes to the assessment and identification of priority protection issues for further monitoring and follow up
• Liaise with the different interlocutors and stakeholders on varying issues of interest when required
• Contributes to the definition of the annual objectives and plans of actions of the ICRC Protection department
• Monitors the political, economic and social developments and their impact on the population within the region
• Prepares the operational reports and regularly gives an account of the on ongoing activities including multidisciplinary assessments
• In coordination with the Deputy head of office identifies humanitarian needs resulting from conflict or violence and proposes a course of action

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Law or equivalent qualification in a related field of study
• At least 4 years of experience in a similar field of activity
• Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law/International Human Rights Law is an asset
• Ability to network, represent the organization externally and dialogue with major stakeholders
• Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Upholds a high sense of responsibility and confidentiality
• Computer proficiency especially 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