Avis de recrutement: Protection Field Officer (Man / Woman)

The regional delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for Central Africa is seeking for its needs a candidate for the post below:

Protection Field Officer (Man / Woman)

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors and follows the files related to Restoring Family Links (RFL) in the North-West ;
Contributes to the collection of allegations of detention/arrest and to the monitoring of RFL services for the families of detainees (MCR, telephone calls, facilitation of family visits, etc.) including through field trips;
Writes field memos and follows-up on cases as part of the preparation of field missions;
Participates in the monitoring of protection cases;
Participates in interviews with victims or direct witnesses of events in order to document violations of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law;
Participates in the establishment and maintenance of a network of contacts;
Contributes to the regular analysis of the impact/consequences of ICRC's activities (Protection and Assistance) on beneficiaries in order to ensure the relevance of ICRC's action and respect of the principle of "Do No Harm";
Contributes to the global analysis of the security and humanitarian situation and identifies protection needs and issues;
Translates between English and Pidgin/local languages for the delegate and other ICRC staff during interviews with beneficiaries and interlocutors;
Prepares field missions (mission forms, work advance, field equipment, accommodation, food, etc.);
Writes mission reports and other notes on specific themes or actors, contributes to the protection reporting
Maintains relevant databases and files for all activities.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

University education – licence, masters degree or equivalent;
2 years of professional experience in humanitarian work, development work or other relevant fields;
Fluency in oral and written English;
Fluency in Pidgin;
Good knowledge of oral and written French;
Good computer knowledge and skills (Word, Excel, Power Point);
Good knowledge of the North-West and its socio-cultural contexts;
Willingness and ability to participate in frequent field missions;
Absence of external/personal commitments incompatible with a neutral and impartial humanitarian organization;
No criminal record in Cameroon or in another country;
Ability to communicate efficiently both orally and in writing;
Good listening skills and empathy
Autonomy and good organizational skills, rigour and honesty;
Ability to analyze and summarize information,;
Ability to adapt and learn;
Discretion and absolute respect for confidentiality.

Starting date: January 2021

Position based in BAMENDA

Please send your application, with a complete CV and a cover letter by email to: yao_recrutement_services@icrc.org

Deadline: December 8, 2020 at 17:00