Weapon Contamination (WEC) Field Manager – Dnipro – 810518 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 WEC Department is recruiting a Weapon Contamination (WEC) Field Managerbased in its Dniprooffice. In close cooperation with the team members and line managers, the WEC Field Manager will mainly be responsible for Weapon Contamination (WeC) programme at national level, in coordination with the delegation’s Management and the WeC Regional Adviser covering her/his area of responsibility. S/he contributes directly to staff safety, continuation of critical operations, support to the vulnerable and support to National Societies in situations where conventional or non-conventional weapon contamination poses a hazard. S/he promotes an integrated approach to addressing the impact of weapon contamination. Start date: May 2024Your Tasks and ResponsibilitiesManage the project input for the Planning for Results (PfR) process, ensuring WeC activities are fully integrated into, facilitate and complement other aspects of ICRC assistance and protection programming. Ensure the necessary resources are mobilised and availed for the implementation of the plan of actionManage all aspects of the WeC operation in question, ensuring internal standard operating procedures (SOP) and guidelines are implemented to the required standards, that operations implemented are appropriate, adapted and in line with both the Preventive Mine Action Framework and International Mine Action StandardsMonitor and evaluate the work of external partners supporting the weapon contamination operations, report to the Regional Adviser and propose improvements to the way WeC activities are integrated and implemented in the delegation and beyondEnsure that lessons learned in operational activities are integrated into the development of related tools, methodologies, and proceduresProactively liaise with Governmental bodies, specialist agencies, the UN, international organisations, educational centres (i.e. Universities), NGOs, and private sector on issues related to policy, research & development, coordination and good practice on weapon contamination issuesProvide training, mentoring, orientation, and support to national Mine Action structures and/or other relevant actors, such as the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement components active in the contextRepresent the ICRC in Mine Action and other relevant fora. Maintain and promote the institutional engagement with external international and regional networks and engagement with these networks as appropriateDevelop good working relationships with relief and development organisations, UN agencies and local government representatives to maximise the impact of the ICRC’s work and identifying high priority areas for cooperation on WeC related activitiesLiaise and coordinate with victim assistance and legal operations experts on weapon contamination to ensure institutional coherenceManage the WeC staff and coordinate their activitiesWhat we offer youEmployment contract according to Ukrainian labor lawFlexible working arrangementsAnnual paid 20 working days' vacationCompetitive gross salary between UAH 70,000 and 102,000 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 a WEC Field Manager in the Weapon Contamination Department, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics: Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in UkraineUniversity degree (or equivalent) with two to five years of relevant experience with demonstrated capabilities in management, planning, and implementation of training/capacity building, orMinimum of eleven years of military or police experience at officer level or at senior NCO (Non-Commissioned Officer) level Proven managerial experienceProfessional fluency (written and spoken) in English and Ukrainian or RussianComputer literateKnowledge of International Mine Action Standards (IMAS)Good understanding of the principles of Risk ManagementSound understanding of international humanitarian agencies and their work and ethical standardsSelf-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 CV in English, 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: 01 May 2024Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interviews. No inquiries by phone, please. Due to the urgency of the position, the ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.