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Weapon Contamination Field Officer
Country Afghanistan Province Kandahar,
Categories General, Type Full Time
Post Date 2022-06-23 Close Date 2022-07-05
Vacancy No KAD-WECB202162022 Gender male female
No Of Jobs 1 Contract Duration Open - ended
Education University or technical degree in relevant field Experience 2 years’ experience in Wec/mine action or a similar field.
Organization Opportunities for you Salary According to the ICRC Organization’s salary scale

About Company

About The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC): The ICRC is a neutral, impartial and independent organization. Its exclusive humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC endeavors to alleviate suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles.

Job Description

GENERAL DUTIES

  • 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 always observes staff regulations and security rules
  • Always represents the ICRC in a professional manner.
  • 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

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Risk Awareness and Safer behaviours (RASB)
  • Plans RASB activities according to guidelines and community’s needs in accordance with the RASB Delegate and Protection coordinator in Kandahar.
  • Collects and compiles WeC-related information: contaminated areas, type of contamination, incidents in Kandahar AoR. Uploads the device Magic WEC dashboard accordingly.
  • Supports the Protection department in supporting victims of explosive ordnance. Participates in interviews with victims, follow up on support provided and provides with RASB awareness materials.
  • Accompanies field visits, deliver the Risk Awareness to the beneficiaries where applicable.
  • Coordinates activities with regards to WeC Risk Awareness with other organizations (ARCS, UN, NGOs, etc)
  • In coordination with the WeC Delegate, ensure, that all RASB activities and plans are implemented, monitored and evaluated. Writes reports when requested.
  1. Capacity building of the Afghan Red Crescent Society and authorities
  • Contributes to building the capacity of the national authorities and the ARCS.
  • Follows up, monitors and reports on all tasks assigned to the ARCS teams as mentioned in the Cooperation agreement.
  • Supports the implementation of integrated monitoring and evaluation tools, strategies, approaches and methodology for ARCS in Kandahar and branches.
  • Provide timely, clear and concise reporting in accordance with the established reporting system and formats related to ARCS Cooperation agreement.
  1. Staff safety and operational continuity
  • Delivers WEC staff safety training to the ICRC staff, partners and beneficiaries when requested.
  • Develops and maintains contacts with the authorities at local and district levels.
  • Gathers information regarding Mine Action actors including national authority actors.   
  1. Transversal duties
  • Monitors and evaluates the impact of WEC activities through follow up visits.
  • Translates/interprets as required.
  • Develops and maintains contacts with relevant authorities at local level.
  • Obtains all required authorizations – administration, police, military and authorities and establish community liaison for WEC related activities. 
  • Perform any other tasks as directed by Kandahar SD management, in coordination with the WEC department.
 

Job Requirement

  • University or technical degree in relevant field
  • 3 years’ overall professional experience
  • 2 years’ experience in Wec/mine action or a similar field.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.
  • Excellent computer skills.
  • Good knowledge of the geographic area assigned.
  • Excellent teaching and presentation skills.
  • Knowledge of the ICRC/humanitarian work an asset.

Submission Guideline

Please submit your letter of motivation and CV not later than (05.07.2022) to the email address mentioned below, Clearly indicate vacancy number (KAD-WECB202162022) the CVs not mentioning the vacancy number in subject line, will not be considered.

Complete files matching with the profile will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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

CV’s received will be subject to the rules of the Data Protection of the ICRC (Data Controller) and will only be used for the purpose they were sent for and will not be kept after the end of the process or shared with third parties without consent of the sender.

https://www.icrc.org/en/publication/4261-icrc-rules-on-personal-data-protection#

Important Notice:

The ICRC recently noticed that a number of individuals and online pages are offering fake services in the name of the organization in return for money. Please note that all ICRC services are completely free of charge and at no point the organization or its staff would ask for money be it during its recruitment process or any other services in the country. Please remain cautious and avoid sharing your personal information through online links. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

 اطلاعیه مهم: کمیته بین المللی صلیب سرخ (آی سی آر سی) اخیراً متوجه شده است که تعدادی از افراد و صفحات آنلاین در بدل دریافت پول خدمات جعلی را به نام این سازمان ارایه میکنند. لطفاً ، متوجه باشید که همه خدمات آی سی آر سی کاملاً رایگان است و این سازمان یا کارمندان آن هیچ وقت درخواست پول را در مراحل استخدام یا انجام خدمات دیگر در کشور نمیکنند. لطفاً محتاط باشید و از شریک ساختن معلومات شخصی در لینک های آنلاین خودداری نمایید. پیشاپیش از شما سپاسگزار استیم. 

مهمه خبرتیا: پدې وروستیو کې د سره صلیب نړیوالې کمېټې (آی سي آر سي) ولیدل چې یو شمیر کسان او آنلاین پاڼې د پیسو په بدل کې د دغه سازمان په نوم جعلي خدمتونه وړاندې کوي. مهرباني وکړئ په یاد ولرئ چې د آی سي آر سي ټول خدمات په بشپړ ډول وړیا دي او دغه سازمان یا کارکونکي یې د ګومارنې په بهیر کې یا په هیواد کې د نورو خدماتو په بدل کې هیڅ وخت د پیسو غوښتنه نه کوي. مهرباني وکړئ محتاط اوسئ او د آنلاین لینکونو له لارې د خپلو شخصي معلوماتو له شریکولو څخه ډډه وکړئ. موږ ستاسو د پوهیدو لپاره د مخه منندوی یو.

 

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