RESTORING FAMILY LINKS OFFICER – ICRC SOMALIA – Nairobi, Kenya

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose ICRC  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.

RESTORING FAMILY LINKS OFFICER

NAIROBI

About the Job

The Restoring Family Links (RFL) Officer contributes to the implementation and monitoring of ICRC RFL activities in Somalia.

This is a national/resident position based in Nairobi with frequent travel to Somalia.

Duties and Responsibilities

Contributes to the identification of RFL issue, monitoring and follow up of cases

Supports field visits including technical accompaniment to SRCS RFL offices and ICRC teams as needed

Ensures that proper flow of information and follow up of individual tracing cases are done in timely manner and on monthly basis

Is the focal person for the tracing program at the field level, validating cases, sharing working lists with SRCS RFL Coordinators and ensuring that enquirers are re-contacted after 6 months

Participates when required in internal and external meetings relating to RFL

Analyses data and contributes to written reports as required; participates in planning, budgeting and monitoring and evaluation exercises related to RFL

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 sokrecruitment@icrc.org. Your cover letter must indicate your current salary and expected salary range. The closing date is 15th June 2021. Clearly indicate the position title Restoring Family Links Officer, Nairobi in the subject line of your email.

Email Address:  sokrecruitment@icrc.org

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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