Job Title: Tracing Field Officer (M/F)
Job Description
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral and independent international humanitarian organisation, which assists and protects victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence. The ICRC has an immediate opening for the following position:
Title: Tracing Field Officer (M/F)
Duty Stations: Kampala with regular field trips in the country
Main responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the ICRC Protection Assistant, ensure the adequate delivery of tracing services to the refugee communities and the Ugandan population, in partnership with the Uganda Red Cross Society by:
• Monitoring the exchange of Red Cross Messages between refugees and their families, as well as detainees and their families;
• Facilitating the re-establishment and maintaining of family links through phone calls for refugees;
• Registering and following-up the Unaccompanied Minors in the refugee communities, and whenever possible, organizing family reunifications of Unaccompanied Minors with their families;
• Providing constant support to the volunteers and staff members of the Ugandan Red Cross Society;
• Networking with relevant local/regional authorities and humanitarian actors.
Minimum required knowledge and experience:
• University degree
• Minimum 3 years work experience in a similar field
• Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken; Kinyarwanda, Swahili and French would be an important asset
• Good computer skills
Profile:
• Excellent organizational skills
• Sense of responsibility and ability to take initiative and to work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and resistance to stress
• Ability to represent the ICRC during meetings with external stakeholders (local/regional authorities; humanitarian actors)
• Good reporting skills
• Be able to travel within Uganda on a regular basis for prolonged periods up to two weeks
What we offer:
• A challenging and rewarding work environment to somebody who is motivated and open-minded. Salary according to the salary scale of the organization.
Interested candidates will have to send their application with a detailed CV indicating postal and phone contacts, copies of training and working certificates and minimum two referees.
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed before Friday 6 July to the Protection Coordinator in a sealed envelope and delivered at the following ICRC office address: ICRC Kampala office P.O. Box 4442 on Plot 8, John Babiiha Avenue, Kampala from Monday to Sunday between 8am and 5pm. Mention “Tracing Field Officer” in your title. For applications hand delivered, please make sure you register your application and receive a reference number.
Only applications that fulfil the criteria stated will be considered. Applicants who are not contacted within 30 days of the deadline (06.07.12) should consider their application not successful.
