Protection Field Officer

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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 2-5 years
  • Organisation type: Inter-governmental
  • Remote option: No
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Location: Libya
GBV / VAWG PSEA/ Safeguarding
What we do
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 endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.
 
Purpose
The Protection Field Officer supports the implementation of protection activities under the supervision of the line manager and in coordination with other colleagues. The position mainly contributes to the file of protection of family links and ensures contact with families is maintained. The position is based in Benghazi SD with possible visits to other sites in line with operational needs.

Desired profile and skills
  • Strong emotional intelligence, with the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally with families of missing persons and other vulnerable people.
  • Experience in events management, including planning and coordinating meetings, workshops, and training.
  • Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse interlocutors.
  • Strong contextual and dynamic analysis skills, with the ability to identify and report on relevant protection issues.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team, manage multiple priorities and handle sensitive information according to data-protection guidelines.
  • Readiness and ability to undertake field travel within the area of responsibility, subject to operational requirements.

Certifications / Education required
  • University degree.
  • Fluent in English and Arabic.
  • Good computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite, Excel, etc.
Professional experience required
  • 2 years' work experience in a similar function, with an INGO or other international Organisation. Prior ICRC experience is an advantage.

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