Armed and Security Forces (FAS) Programme Adviser– Kharkiv – 866709 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 Protection Department recruits an Armed and Security Forces (FAS) Programme Adviserto be based in its Kharkiv office. In close cooperation with the team members and line managers, the FAS Programme Adviser will have the function of advisory role on relations with arms carriers. S/he advises the management of Sub-Delegation (SD) on military developments and conflict dynamics in the area of responsibility as well as networking with and mapping of key armed forces interlocutors.Start date: as soon as possible, preferably by 17 JuneYour Tasks and ResponsibilitiesAdvise and support management on political, military, security, social and cultural contextAnalyze and report on events and regional developments of politico-military significance that could have an impact on the Sub-Delegation’s operations within its area of responsibilityAfford regular updates on the current development and changes to the conflict dynamics to FAS Coordination and the ICRC Delegation/Sub-structures in UkraineTranslate and/or interpret from Ukrainian into English and vice versa when necessary and as requiredDraft and contribute to periodic reporting, including the FAS quarterly report.Develop, maintain and strengthen relevant network of military authorities, security forces, civil society, other humanitarian actorsSupport FAS Coordination in the review of FAS department strategy and integrating it in the annual planning exercise (Planning for Results), in compliance with the delegation's main operational prioritiesPrepare, conduct, assess, and follow up dissemination activities with the military or police forces on international humanitarian law or international human rights law and ICRC mandate and activities; this includes organizing and preparing dissemination materials and post-event reportingContribute to providing FAS-related advice to the delegation on security matters, including ongoing military operationsOrganize training and conduct dissemination sessions on the applicable laws to relevant members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, including Territorial DefensePresent the ICRC principles, mandate and activities to interlocutors and beneficiaries, appropriately represents the ICRC during activities, in meetings and in the field What we offer youEmployment contract according to Ukrainian labor lawFlexible working arrangementsAnnual paid 20 working days' vacationCompetitive gross salary between 70,000 and 102,000 UAH 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 FAS Programme Adviser in the Protection Department, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics: Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in UkraineMilitary/police backgroundUniversity degree or professional diploma3 to 5 years of experience in planning military or police operations or legal or multinational operations or civil-military cooperationProfessional fluency in English, Ukrainian and RussianComputer literateGood knowledge of geographically assigned environment a mustSelf-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: 26 May 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.