Protection of Family Links Field Officer 1 (PFL)

VACANCY: Protection of Family Links Field Officer 1 (PFL) (Two Positions)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent international humanitarian organization, which assists and protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. The ICRC is currently looking for staff for its support operations in Iraq.

ICRC offers:

• By joining our organization, you will have an opportunity to practice your profession in stimulating, complex, and sometimes challenging environments, where your work can make a difference.
• You will work with colleagues from various fields of expertise in a cross-cutting manner to help victims of conflict and other situations of violence. You will be dealing with humanitarian situations that require experience, resourcefulness, and innovation to achieve the best possible impact.
• You will work for the oldest major international humanitarian organization in the world, adding to your sense of achievement in alleviating the suffering of people and communities and giving you the chance to promote humanitarian values in these turbulent times.
• You will benefit from a competitive employment package, including different possibilities for career and personal development. You will take part in an onboarding course and follow continuous training, to build your career within the ICRC and beyond.
• The competitive compensation package, a monthly salary with benefits including (13^th salary, IRSP (International Retirement savings plan), final gratuity, medical coverage, life insurance, mobility allowance, and social security scheme).

Job Title: Protection of Family Links Field Officer 1 (Two Positions)

Number of Positions: 2

Level: B1

Duty Station: Iraq – Nasiriyah Sub-Delegation

Reports to: Head of Tracing

Duration of Contract: 1-year fixed-term contract (with the possibility of renewal based on needs and performance).

Date of Issue:  14 February 2024

Deadline for applications:  27 February 2024

Objective:

The PFL field officer 1 ensures the provision of PFL services to people affected by conflict in the South of Iraq, mainly related to the two IACs and the 2014-2017 conflict. S/he also provides support for the preparation of the PFL material for detention activities and contributes during visits to the detention team by organizing the PFL material, recording the PFL statistics and contacting families for Salamat. Finally, s/he ensures the timely provision of Attestations of Detention (AoDs), in collaboration with the IRCS. In line with Nasiriya SD Protection Implementation Plan, s/he participates to regular field visits and contributes to the multidisciplinary approach to the various projects in the SD. S/he especially works closely with field and Detention teams for PCP documentation and to support Detention activities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out PFL activities according to priorities identified in the area of responsibility AoR, mainly:

• Performs internal and external follow-ups of individual cases.
• Supports the Detention team with the PFL material for visits.
• Takes requests, prepares, and distributes AoDs.
• Receives visitors and ensures adequate follow-up of requests.
• Ensures filing, archiving of files according to the procedures.
• Translates/interprets upon request, contributes to reporting and statistical data.
• Supports / participates to field visits.
• Contributes to analyses of the security, socio-economic, cultural, and political environment in which the ICRC is working, shares relevant information with team members and reports any changes in the situation.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of projects.
• Collects, compiles, and translates PFL-related information, paying due attention to staff risk management requirements.
• Analyses data and contributes to written internal reports; assists in institutional exercises relating to planning, budgeting, and monitoring programmes.
• Helps to prepare, report on, and follow up on internal and external meetings.
• Develops and maintains contact with local authorities and National Society branches, as well as the local population.
• Prepares, participates in and reports on field visits.
• May support staff in the implementation and monitoring of field projects.
• Fosters a constructive working environment (multidisciplinary approach, good team dynamics) among team members.
• Ensures the sustainability of their work and puts in place a system for archiving their work for the purposes of institutional memory.

Education and Professional Experience required

• University degree in Social Science/Anthropology/Sociology/Development/Gender Studies.
• Three to five years’ professional experience in programme management, community engagement and/or community-based protection.
• Experience in similar positions in humanitarian organisations desirable.
• Excellent computer literacy, good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Fluent command of English and Arabic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership and teamwork skills.

How to Apply:

All qualified and interested candidates should forward their applications with a detailed updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating email and phone contacts with a minimum of two professional references, a cover letter stating why they think they have the necessary skills and qualifications for the said job opportunity and their salary expectations. Marked to ([email protected]) with the subject line: SURNAME First Name / Vacancy title.

• Applications will only be accepted with valid residency and work permits in Iraq.
• The successful candidate will undergo a three months’ probation period.
• Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• The successful candidate should not be committed to any governmental authority (e.g. Ministry Of Health)
• The staff who were selected in the reduction process are particularly encouraged to apply.

NB: If you have not heard from us within a Month of receiving your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

No Fee:

ICRC DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS WHETHER APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETINGS, OR PROCESSING.