WEC Field Officer (specialist of the department on armed danger) - Dnipro - 868260 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 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 

The ICRC Weapon Contamination (WeC) Unit seeks a highly capable WeC Field Officer to join our team in Dnipro. This role will mainly be responsible for implementing, supporting, and monitoring ICRC WEC activities. The WEC Field Officer will contribute directly to ensuring staff safety and the continuation of critical operations, helping vulnerable people, and supporting National Societies in situations where conventional or non-conventional weapon contamination poses a hazard.

Start date: As soon as possible

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist the WeC Field Manager in implementing and following up WeC activities.
• Determine the needs of the affected civilian population and effectively respond to the weapon contamination threat
• Conduct assessments on weapon contamination threats and develop/implement relevant mine action activities (e.g., risk reduction activities) to prevent incidents among the civilian population.
• Provide support in organizing and implementing specific WeC training, including explosive ordnance recognition and clearance skills, to increase the capacity of relevant national mine action actors 
• Contribute to the organization of online and face-to-face weapon contamination safety briefings for the ICRC and International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement employees, including tracking and reporting on WeC staff safety briefings and drills
• Contributes to building the capacity of the national authorities and the URCS

What we offer you

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact.
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements. 
• Competitive salary between UAH 51,000 and 74,000 (gross) before taxation.
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members.
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities.
• 20 days of annual paid leave.
• Convenient office location in the city center.

The ICRC is an equal-opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

About you

To be successful as WeC Field Officer in the WEC Unit, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine.
• At least three years of overall professional experience.
• Two years' work experience in URCS/mine action/humanitarian agency or a similar field.
• An understanding of WEC-related subject areas. 
• Knowledge of the ICRC/humanitarian work is an asset.
• Professional fluency (written and spoken) in English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
• Excellent command of digital learning tools.
• Computer literate, including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting information for decision-making purposes.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment.

Interested? 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 English CV.

Application deadline:  15 September 2024

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.