Armed and Security Forces (FAS) Assistant – Kyiv – 810487 in International Committee of the Red Cross

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 is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 20,000 staff.In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 staff working across the county in various professional fields.ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified female and male candidates are encouraged to apply for the position. For more information, visit the website: http://www.icrc.org/. About the jobThe ICRC Armed and Security Forces (FAS) Unit recruits an Armed and Security Forces (FAS) Assistantto be based in its Kyiv office. In close cooperation with the team members and line managers, the FAS Assistant will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the FAS program and all the activities related to the “military and security forces” (MAG/PGE) department. Start date: as soon as possibleYour Tasks and ResponsibilitiesCreate, maintain, and feed a contacts database containing Armed and security forces actors or other relevant external interlocutors (military or police attaches, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), UN system, etc.).Organize International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL) related events, such as training, seminars, meetings, roundtables, and conferences, for law enforcement or military to promote IHL and IHRLMonitor and follow up budget expenditure in support of the FAS CoordinatorInitiate and follow up with Logistics Unit requests for material/ equipment in support of FAS Department activitiesTake notes during meetings and conferences and draft reports when neededContribute, if necessary, to written reporting, interpretation, or translationWhat we offer youEmployment contract according to Ukrainian labor lawFlexible working arrangementsAnnual paid 20 working days' vacationCompetitive gross salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 before taxationMedical insurance for employees and familyICRC Institutional trainingIndividual development covered by ICRCForeign language coursesConvenient office location in the city centerAbout youTo be successful as an Armed and Security Forces (FAS) Assistant in the Armed and Security Forces (FAS) Unit, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics: Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in UkraineHigh-school degree (if military/police background) or University degree (if no police/military background)Background in legal and security is an assetTypically, 3 years of relevant professional experience (military, police, legal, or security or any other relevant experience)Fluent in written and spoken English and UkrainianComputer proficiencySelf-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principlesFlexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learnAbility to work independently, as well as effectively under supervisionConfidence in managing projects and staffAbility to organize and prioritize multiple tasksAbility to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environmentInterested? Yes? Then apply.Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME).In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ.(Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your CV in English.Application deadline: 14 April 2024Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.