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

BF "Right to Defense" (hereinafter - the Foundation) is a charitable organization that focuses its activities on providing assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs), victims of military operations, refugees and stateless persons. The Fund is an executive partner of the UNHCR and monitors the situation of protection of the rights of IDPs, providing legal assistance and strengthening the humanitarian response in 22 regions of Ukraine, and also promotes changes in the national legal base, bringing it into line with international standards in the field of human rights.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project "Complex services for the protection of the civilian population affected by hostilities and improving the resilience skills of workers who come to help first" is aimed at protecting and supporting the rights of internally displaced persons and the population affected by hostilities on national, local and individual levels. Within the framework of this project, during 2026, 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. Sumy (Sumy region).

Duties and tasks

Under the direct supervision of the regional protection coordinator, and the general supervision of the protection coordinator and the regional team leader, employee should:

• monitor the observance of 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 according to the existing methodology (in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, quantitative surveys, etc.);

• visit government agencies that provide IDP services, IDP compact settlements, IDP-oriented activities, etc.;

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

• provide reports in a timely manner on a daily basis based on the results of monitoring visits;

• if necessary, conduct emergency monitoring visits to places of military incidents within the region (this may also apply to weekends);

• identify the beneficiaries in need of a specific incident and/or humanitarian situation; providing assistance in the field of protection;

• conduct in-depth surveys of beneficiaries to identify their needs, vulnerabilities, available resources and assess individual risks in the field of protection;

• describe the available risks and exit strategy;
• create the beneficiary questionnaires for consideration by the regional coordinator;">clarify the rules for IDPs who suffered 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 program IPA cash;

• perform other duties as needed;

• preference is given to candidates who have their own car;

• understanding and compliance with the Code of Conduct and other 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 on IDPs and the territory of the OOC;

• the 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 Defense" offers the successful candidate:

• contract until August 31, 2026, with the possibility of further funding and performance
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the opportunity to work with one of the strongest Ukrainian human rights and humanitarian NGOs;

• warm and friendly climate in the team.

Application process

Submit your resume and motivational letter to the address[email protected],noting "Specialist in monitoring the situation of IDPs_Amounts". Responses will be sent only to those selected for an interview. Please do not call further.

Applications are accepteduntil March 152026. If suitable candidates are identified ahead of time, BF "Right to Defense" reserves the right to complete the process before this deadline.