Generalist Field Officer
Contribute to defining and implementing ICRC projects and activities
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Overview
Contribute to defining and implementing ICRC projects and activities
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in social/political/economic science or similar.
- Typically 4–6 years’ overall professional experience.
- 3–4 years’ experience as a manager or programme officer in similar fields or other organizations or governmental structures, ideally including 2–3 years with the ICRC.
- Fluent in Arabic (Native).
- Fluent in English (Full Professional working).
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
Generalist Field Officer contributes to defining, implementing and monitoring ICRC projects and activities (depending on the context: general management, protection, assistance, cooperation, communication or others) in coordination with the structure’s management, and to representing the ICRC at local/national level.
Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities
- Implements and follows up various field activities, in accordance with objectives.
- Monitors the humanitarian environment and needs.
- Analyses the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment as relevant to the ICRC (regional/national/local level). Shares pertinent information with colleagues and reports any changes in the situation.
- Contributes to designing/setting the orientation of the programmes and projects.
- Collects, compiles, translates/interprets information about the projects and contributes to written reporting.
- Participates in and holds internal and external meetings and develops and maintains contacts with high-level municipal/regional authorities, local/regional Red Cross/Red Crescent Society branches, non-governmental organizations (local and international) and the population.
- Participates in administrative follow-up of field missions.
Certifications / Education required
- Bachelor's degree in social/political/economic science or similar.
Professional Experience required
- Typically 4–6 years’ overall professional experience.
- 3–4 years’ experience as a manager or programme officer in similar fields or other organizations or governmental structures, ideally including 2–3 years with the ICRC.
Desired skills
- Leadership: Proficient.
- Accountability: Advanced.
- People management: Proficient.
- Team work & Collaboration: Advanced.
- Representing the ICRC: Advanced.
- Beneficiary & Client focused: Proficient.
- Strategic thinking: Basic.
- Diplomatic skills: Basic.
- Dialogue with authorities/arms carriers: Proficient.
- Security and Crisis management: Basic.
- Partnership: Proficient
- Multidisciplinary in Operations: Basic.
- Decision making: Basic
Language
- Arabic: Native
- English: Full Professional working
What we offer
- Salary Package: 2’897 – 4'049 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
- 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
- Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
- Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.)
- International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
- Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.
Additional information
- Location: TYR - South of Lebanon
- Working Schedule: Monday till Friday, from 8 Am till 5 Pm.
- Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1 Year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
- Estimated start date: ASAP
- Application deadline: December 12, 2024
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 page.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to implement a project under tight deadlines? | This question assesses your ability to manage time and deliver results in pressure situations. | Focus on a specific project, mentioning the steps you took to meet deadlines and the outcome. |
| How do you approach monitoring and evaluating project activities? | The interviewer wants to understand your strategy for ensuring project objectives are met. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you collected and shared information in your previous role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to work collaboratively with diverse teams or partners. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use when dealing with cultural differences in a professional setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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