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

GENERAL INFORMATION

BF "Right to Defense" (hereinafter - the Fund) is a sector leader in the protection of people who have suffered from war, veterans, refugees and stateless persons. We seek recovery and integration for those we help. Our team protects people's rights and influences laws and decisions in Ukraine and the world to become fairer. We are actively developing a network of partners for localized support of those who need it. The fund is 13 years old. Today, the team of BF "Right to Defense" has about 1,200 specialists. Geography: 22 regions of Ukraine, as well as a representative office in Poland. More than 3,300,000 people have received aid since the start of the full-scale invasion. Our work was recognized at the national level: in 2024, the Foundation won first place in the "Charity Ukraine" competition in the "All-Ukrainian Charity" category, entered the top 10 of the Forbes Ukraine "50 Best Charitable Organizations" rating, and took 9th place in the integrity rating of Ukrainian charitable foundations.

The project "Providing protection and assistance services to IDPs, returnees and war-affected population in Ukraine" is looking for a Specialist (position) in monitoring the situation of IDPs in the city of Khmelnytskyi (Khmelnytskyi region).

Responsibilities and tasks

Under the direct supervision of the senior monitoring specialist and the overall guidance of the protection coordinator and the regional team leader, the employee must:

• 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 according to the existing methodology;
• visit state bodies that provide services for IDPs, places of compact settlement of IDPs, activities aimed at IDPs, etc.;
• communicate with IDPs, persons injured as a result of hostilities, by representatives of government institutions and non-governmental organizations, in order to collect information about the humanitarian situation as a whole;
• to provide reports in a timely manner on a daily basis, based on the results of monitoring visits;
• if necessary, to conduct emergency monitoring visits to places of military incidents within the region (this may also apply to weekends)
• prepare reports on a specific incident and/or the humanitarian situation in general;
• identify the most vulnerable IDPs and their needs;
• clarify legal norms for IDPs and persons affected by hostilities, counseling on other issues;
• provide other individual assistance for IDPs;
• display information in a timely manner and in fullrmation in the IDPs CRM system;
• identify potential beneficiaries for participation in the IPA cash program;
• perform other duties as needed;
• understanding and compliance with the Code of Conduct and other policies of the Fund;
• preferred candidates who have their own car.

Professional requirements

• higher education (preferably: sociology, law, journalism);
• preferred knowledge of human rights;
• willingness to work significantly in the "fields" (outside the office);
• willingness to travel a lot and over the normal 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 project;
• skills to prepare reports (analytical, regarding a separate incident);
• understanding of humanitarian principles;
• excellent communication skills, readiness for daily communication with people (IDPs, representatives of authorities institutions);
• preference is given to IDPs who have lost their jobs due to displacement;
• self-motivation;
• flexibility.

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

WE OFFER

BF "Right to Protection" offers the successful candidate:

• Term contract until December 30, 2026 with the possibility of extension depending on further funding 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;
• A warm and friendly climate in the team.

Application process

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

Applications are accepted until April 13 2026. If suitable candidates are identified ahead of time, the Fund reserves the right to complete the process before this deadline.