Field Officer – Nairobi, Kenya (2025)

Position: Field Officer

• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Type of Job: Full-Time
• Job Category: Humanitarian Assistance
• Reporting to: Regional Coordinator
• Application Deadline: January 2, 2025

Join the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a globally renowned humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting and assisting people affected by armed conflict and violence. As an independent and neutral entity rooted in the Geneva Conventions of 1949, the ICRC collaborates with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and their International Federation to deliver timely and coordinated humanitarian responses.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Field Officer specializing in Protecting Family Links (PFL) to join our dynamic team in Nairobi, with 40% travel to Somalia.

Role Overview: Field Officer (Protecting Family Links – PFL)

As a PFL Field Officer, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and monitoring ICRC’s PFL activities in Somalia. The position requires conducting field assessments, fostering collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring effective flow of information and follow-up on tracing cases.

Key Responsibilities

1. PFL Strategy Implementation:
   • Contribute to identifying Protecting Family Links (PFL) needs at the national level.
   • Support the implementation of ICRC’s PFL strategy in coordination with relevant teams.
2. Field Assessments and Support:
   • Conduct regular field assessments with Somali Red Crescent Society (SRCS) PFL teams or ICRC multidisciplinary teams.
   • Visit SRCS offices in Somalia, providing on-site coaching to SRCS PFL officers and volunteers.
3. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Liaise with IDP camps, local authorities, NGOs, and other agencies to address key PFL issues.
4. Case Management:
   • Ensure timely and accurate follow-up of individual tracing cases, maintaining monthly records.
5. Information Flow and Reporting:
   • Participate in PFL meetings, draft minutes, and circulate promptly.
   • Monitor and analyze PFL needs, providing detailed reports.
6. Support Activities Related to Management of the Dead:
   • Assist with logistical, administrative, and budgetary support for related activities.

Qualifications and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a busy humanitarian environment, focusing on protection or human rights activities.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a constructive working environment for team members.

Desired Profile and Skills

• Independence: Ability to work effectively without close supervision in multicultural environments.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent planning, coordination, and prioritization skills.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Language Proficiency: Strong command of English and Somali (written and spoken).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite and related tools.

What We Offer

• Dynamic Work Environment: Be part of a globally recognized humanitarian organization.
• Training Opportunities: Continuous professional development to enhance your expertise.
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: Based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits Framework.

Our Core Values

At the ICRC, we are driven by impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates whose behaviors align with these values. Learn more about our values here.

Apply Now for the Field Officer Position

Closing Date: January 2, 2025
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