Specialist (rank) in monitoring the situation of IDPs in The Right to Protection, CF

BF "Right to Protection"- a charitable organization that focuses its activities on providing assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs), persons in need of international protection, stateless persons, persons at increased risk of statelessness and persons without documents. The Fund is an executive partner of the UNHCR and carries out direct legal assistance programs throughout Ukraine, promotes changes in the national legal base, bringing it into line with international standards in the field of human rights.  

Project "Advocacy, protection and legal assistance for internally displaced persons" aimed at protecting and supporting the rights of internally displaced persons and the population affected by hostilities at the national, local and individual levels. Within the framework of this project, during the year, the Fund will monitor the protection of the rights of IDPs and provide free legal assistance to internally displaced persons in the regions of Ukraine. The project is looking for FAkhivtsya (rank) for monitoring the situation of IDPs in the city of Zaporozhye(Zaporizka region).

Duties and tasks

Under the direct supervision of the regional team leader, and the general supervision of the coordinator in matters of protection, the employee must:

• monitor compliance with the rights and freedoms of internally displaced persons (hereinafter referred to as IDPs) and persons injured as a result of hostilities on a permanent basis in specified locations in accordance with the existing methodology;

• carry out regular monitoring of state border crossing points and provide advisory assistance;

• visit state bodies that serve IDPs, places of compact settlement of IDPs, activities aimed at IDPs, etc.;

• to communicate with IDPs, persons affected by hostilities, representatives of government institutions and non-governmental organizations, in order to collect information about the humanitarian situation as a whole;

• provide monitoring reports on a daily basis;

• prepare reports on a specific incident and/or the humanitarian situation in general;

• identify the most vulnerable IDPs and their needs;

• clarify the norms of legislation for IDPs and persons injured as a result of hostilities, counseling on other issues;

• provide other individual assistance to IDPs;

• timely and fully display information in the IDPs CRM system;

• identify potential beneficiaries for participation in the IPA cash program;

• perform other duties as needed;

• obey the Code of Conduct and Foundation Policies.

Professional requirements

• higher education (preferably: sociology, law, journalism);

• preferred knowledge of human rights;

• readiness for significant work in the "fields" (outside the office);

• readiness for a large number of trips and more than normal working hours;

• knowledge and understanding of the legislation regarding IDPs and the territory of the OOC;

• ability to collect information in accordance with the goals and objectives of the project;

• skills to prepare reports (analytical, on a separate incident);

• understanding humanitarian principles;

• excellent communication skills, readiness for daily communication with people (IDPs, representatives of government institutions);

• preference is given to IDPs who lost their jobs due to displacement;

• self-motivation;

• flexibility.

Residence in the specified location and awareness of the local situation will be significant advantages.

We offer

BF "Right to Protection" offers the successful candidate:

• contract until the end of December 2024 with the possibility of extension, depending on further financing and personal work results;

• opportunity to work with one of the strongest Ukrainian human rights and humanitarian NGOs;

• support and mentoring;

• opportunity for professional growth;

• warm and friendly climate in the team.

Application process

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected], noting "Specialist in monitoring the situation of IDPs (Zaporizhia)”. Responses will be sent only to those selected for an interview. Please do not make additional calls.

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