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

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

Project "Advocacy, Protection and Legal Assistance to Internally Displaced Persons" is aimed at protecting and supporting the rights of internally displaced persons and the population affected by hostilities at the national, local and individual levels. As part of this project, during 2024, 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 forSpecialist (position) in monitoring the situation of IDPs inm. Lviv.

Duties and tasks

Under the direct supervision of the regional team leader, and the general supervision of the protection coordinator, the employee must:< /p>

• monitor compliance with the rights and freedoms of internally displaced persons (hereinafter - IDPs) and persons injured as a result of hostilities, on a permanent basis in given 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 for a specific incident humanitarian situation in general;

• identify the most vulnerable IDPs;

• clarify the legislation for IDPs and victims as a result of hostilities, consulting 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.

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 beyond the standard working hours;

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

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

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

• understanding of humanitarian principles;

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

• preference is given to displaced persons;

• 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;

• 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 resume and cover letter to[email protected], noting in the subject line“Specialist (rank) in monitoring the situation of IDPs_Lviv". Replywill be sent only to those selected for an interview. Please do not make additional calls.

Applications are acceptedgo to18:00,July 5 2024