Protection Field Officer

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Protection Field Officer contributes to the implementation and monitoring of ICRC Protection activities under the supervision of the Field Team Leader (FTL)in the area of responsibility (AoR). Specifically, the Protection Field Officer supports and implements activities related to Protection of Family Links (PFL) and Management of the Deceased (MoTD), documentation and analysis of Protection of the Civilian Population (PCP) events and trends as well as the development of appropriate response strategies.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

•    Implements protection activities in line with the strategies and plans of the Delegation
•    Supports the delegate with the proper documentation of cases (PFL / PCP)
•    Contributes to the analysis socio-political context, security conditions and humanitarian need of the AoR to define priority areas where additional ICRC engagement is needed.
•    Participates in internal and external meetings and represents the ICRC before local authorities and other key stakeholders and supports the FTL in developing and maintaining a network of interlocutors. 
•    Ensure communication with relevant departments in view of implementing multidisciplinary responses to humanitarian consequences of the conflict 
•    Organize and leads field trips and drafts/shares related reports 
•    Contributes to the drafting and sharing of MoMs, ensures that all relevant documents are properly archived
•    Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
•    Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
•    Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
•    Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times
•    Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times
•    Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers
•    Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC
•    May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

What we offer

•    Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
•    Competitive employment package with medical insurance.
•    In-house training opportunities for personal development.

Additional information

•    Location: Damazin
•    Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
•    Length of assignment: Six months (Extendable)
•    Desired starting date: July 2025
•    Application deadline: 08 May 2025

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this

Reports to (role)

• Field Team Leader

Certifications / Education required

•    University degree or relevant professional experience.
•    Excellent command of English and Arabic
•    Computer literacy.

Professional Experience required

• Typically, 3-5 years’ experience in the field of social, political or economic sciences or similar.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.