About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>WHAT WE DO</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Currently, we have over 900 team members working across </span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">the county in various professional fields</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">.</span></span></p> <p><br><br></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ABOUT THE JOB </b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">The ICRC <strong>Weapon Contamination Department</strong> is seeking a highly capable <strong>Weapon Contamination (WeC) Field Officer</strong> to join our team in <strong>Odesa</strong>. In close cooperation with the team members and line managers, the WeC Field Officer will be responsible for the implementation, support, and monitoring of weapon contamination activities. The WeC Field Officer contributes directly to ensuring ICRC staff safety and the continuation of ICRC operations, helping vulnerable people, and supporting the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) within their activities in weapon contamination. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></H2> </div><div><ul style="list-style-type:square;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Assist in implementing weapon contamination activities </span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Contribute to assessing, analyzing, and communicating the security, socio-economic, cultural, and political environment as relevant to the ICRC, including awareness raising</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Contribute to building the capacity of the national authorities and the Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS) </span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Contribute written reporting on WeC activities </span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Develop and maintain contacts with the authorities at local level </span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;line-height:normal;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Report events and changes that could have an impact on the ICRC's activities, thereby providing sound elements that help the delegation to set objectives and priorities </span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Replace the line management and represent the ICRC WeC programme in internal and external meeting</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Conducts Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats (CBRN) training and activities for the sub delegation and beneficiaries</span></li> <li style="color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Translate/interpret as required</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b></b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">are encouraged to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">For more information, visit the website </span><a href="https://rabota.ua/redirect?event_name=url_click&redir_token=eyJPcmlnaW5hbFVybCI6Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cuaWNyYy5vcmcvIiwiVmFjYW5jeUlkIjo5NTY2Nzg3fQ==" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#077073">http://www.icrc.org/</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#077073">.</span></span></p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>ABOUT YOU</b></H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To be successful as <strong>Weapon Contamination (WeC) Field Officer</strong> in the <strong>Weapon Contamination Department</strong>, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics: </span></p> <ul style="list-style-type:square"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Relevant degree from a university or technical college</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At least 3 years of overall working experience</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of Weapon Contamination (WeC)/mine action or a similar field</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Academically or professionally proficient in a technical WeC-related subject or pedagogics or project management</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good knowledge of the geographic area assigned</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent teaching and presentation skills </span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good command (written and spoken) of English</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Professional fluency (written and spoken ) in Ukrainian and Russian</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Computer literate, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Previous experience with the ICRC or other humanitarian agency an asset</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of the ICRC/humanitarian work an asset</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Confidence in managing projects and staff</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>INTERESTED? YES? THEN APPLY!</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 1.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">To apply, please complete and submit the compulsory ICRC application form. Kindly note that your application will only be considered if it is submitted through the HRspace recruitment module.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 1.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">To apply on the platform, please locate the "Apply now" button in the top right-hand corner of the vacancy announcement and complete the application form.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 1.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC application form and uploaded your English CV.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 1.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><u><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#077073"> </span></u></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#077073">Application deadline: </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#077073">21</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#077073"> </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#077073">June 2026</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#077073"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.</span></p></div></div></div>