Weapon Contamination (WeC) Field Officer – Ukraine Delegation – 800711 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.We like to invite you to join our ICRC Weapon Contamination Roster and Pool for future vacancies in one of our ICRC offices inDnipro, Kharkiv, Kyiv, or Odesa. The ICRC has several Rosters and Pools for different professions. To join an ICRC Roster and Pool, we will assess your expertise and professional experience against the below-mentioned criteria and invite you for an online technical test. Once you have passed the test, you will join the specific ICRC Roster and Pool. As soon as we have a suitable vacancy, we will actively reach out to you, discuss the position, your interest, and availability.About the jobThe ICRC Weapon Contamination (WeC) unit is looking for Weapon Contamination Officers. The WeC Field Officer implements directly or supports the implementation and monitoring of ICRC WeC activities in Ukraine. As a member of a WeC team, a WeC Field Officer contributes directly to ensuring staff safety and the continuation of critical operations, helping vulnerable people, and supporting the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (UCRS) in situations where weapon contamination poses a hazard through delivery of Risk Awareness & Safer Behavior (RASB) activities to internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees and people on transit.Your Tasks and ResponsibilitiesAssist in implementing and following up on WeC activitiesContribute to assessing and analyzing the security, socio-economic, cultural, and political environment as relevant to the ICRC, and share information on these subjects with the wider organizationCollect and compile WeC-related informationContribute to building the capacity of the national authorities and the UCRSContribute to written reporting on WeC activitiesDevelop and maintain contacts with the authorities at local levelTranslate/interpret as requiredReport events and changes within the region that could have an impact on the ICRC's activities, thereby providing sound elements that help the delegation to set objectives and prioritiesStand in for the WeC Field Manager and represents the WeC programme in internal and external meetingsWhat we offer youEmployment contract according to Ukrainian labor lawFlexible working arrangementsAnnual paid 20 working days' vacationCompetitive salary based on your qualifications and experience betweenMedical insurance for employees and familyICRC Institutional trainingIndividual development covered by ICRCForeign language courses Convenient office location in the city centerAbout youTo be successful in this Roster and Pool recruitment, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics: Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in UkraineHigh school or professional diplomaBetween one and five years of experience in Weapon Contamination/mine action or a similar fieldAcademically or professionally proficient in a technical WeC-related subject or pedagogicsKnowledge of the ICRC/humanitarian work an assetGood knowledge of the geographic area assignedExcellent teaching and presentation skillsGood command (written and spoken) of English, Ukrainian, and RussianComputer literate, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPointProficiency in Dialogue with authorities/arms carriers, Capacity building, Result-based management cycle, Context and dynamic analysis, Community and outreach activities, Security Awareness & ResponseSkilled in the following competencies: Adapting & Learning, Communication (ability to express and exchange views and ideas), Analysis & SynthesisSelf-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 English CV, 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.Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be considered and contacted for tests and/or interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.ICRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer giving the highest priority to 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/.