Country: France
Closing date: 16 Oct 2015
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a neutral and independent humanitarian organization, has a vacancy at its Regional Delegation/Europe Mission in Paris office for a resident position:
An Officer in charge of Restoring Family Links (RFL) (M/F)
Summary of the position
The RFL Regional Officer is in charge of implementing the operational aspect of the RFL file, under the supervision of the Head of RFL.
S/he supports the ICRC EUR Mission to implement its objectives in terms of RFL, provides technical advices, guidance and support to RFL services of the National Societies (NSs) of the AoR covered by the mission. S/he is in charge to ensure the smooth implementation of field activities defined together with the Head of RFL and the Protection Coordinator.
The RFL Regional Officer gives special attention to the NSs of the Southern part of the Mediterranean, in particular Greece, Italy, Malta, Spain and potentially Cyprus which are at the front line of the influx of migrants trying to reach Europe.
In order for the selected candidate to be fully operational in a short time-frame, a previous working experience with the ICRC is mandatory for this position.
Main responsibilities
- Implement RFL activities in the countries covered by the Delegation,
- Conduct regular field visits to advise the Europe Mission in reviewing RFL needs and operational practices, to assess the RFL needs along with the national societies along the migratory trail and during humanitarian emergencies providing advices to ICRC structures and National Societies concerned to establish or enhance priorities, strategies and plans of action accordingly.
- Provide and initiate RFL training sessions as well as design, review, and (when needed) harmonize the RFL training curricula provided by the ICRC and participate as well in the elaboration and improvement of the NSs’ ones
- Analyze the situation, with the aim of orienting the strategy
- Coach and train the staff of National Societies
- Represent and promote the ICRC externally
Ideal profile
- Master level or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the RFL – ICRC Experience mandatory
- Excellent oral and written French skills. Good level of English oral and written. Another language an asset.
- Organizational and analytical skills needed
- Team player and reactive
- Eager to travel (min. 50% of the time will be out of office)
How to apply:
****Beginning of contract :****ASAP
****Application Deadline :****16 October 2015 – Please send your application (CV + Letter of motivation) to David Le Carré : dlecarre@icrc.org