Protection of Family Links Field Officer 2 at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Contributes to the identification of PFL needs at national level and Assists in the implementation of the PFL strategy
• Conducts regular PFL field assessments jointly with the Somali Red Crescent Society PFL teams or as part of ICRC multidisciplinary team
• Conducts regular visits SRCS offices in Somalia and provides on-site coaching to the PFL SRCS officers and volunteers
• Conducts regular PFL field assessments jointly with the SRCS PFL teams or as part of ICRC multidisciplinary teams
• Liaises locally with the different stakeholders and external contacts (IDPs camps, local authorities, NGOs and other agencies) on the different PFL issues of interest 
• Ensures that proper flow of information and follow up of individual tracing cases are done in timely manner and on monthly basis
• Participates in PFL Meetings, drafts minutes of meetings and circulates the same in a timely manner
• Monitors, analyses and reports on PFL needs and activities
• Supports the implementation of management of the dead activities (logistical, admin and budgetary support)

Certifications / Education required

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, political science or any other related field of study

Professional Experience required

• 4 years’ experience in a busy humanitarian environment focusing on protection or human rights activities.
• Experience in fostering a constructive working environment for the team members

Desired profile and skills

• Ability to work independently and in a multicultural environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• High level of confidentiality
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Somali
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite