Protection Field Officer – Baidoa, Somalia

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose
exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of
violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and
strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

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

How to apply
Apply by sending your cover letter and CV addressed to the Human Resources Manager, ICRC Somalia Delegation, on the email address sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and your expected salary range.

The closing date is 25th August 2021. Clearly indicate Protection Field Officer, Baidoa in the subject line of your email message.

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 sokrecruitment@icrc.org.
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