Protection Field Officer - Kyiv - 887022

icrc • Kyiv (KYI), UA, 33309 • 2d ago

WHAT WE DO

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 16,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. We have over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields

ABOUT THE JOB

The ICRC Protection Unit is recruiting a Protection/(SCBP) Field Officer based in Kyiv office. In close cooperation with the team members and line managers, Protection/(SCBP) Field Officer will mainly be responsible for contributing to the implementation and monitoring of ICRC protection activities, in relation to the Safe Cross-Border Passage (SCBP) program. The program supports the repatriation/family reunification of people affected by the conflict.

Start date: as soon as possible

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Protection/ (SCBP) Field Officer you will be responsible for:

Managing the day-to-day implementation and development of the Safe Cross-Border Passage (SCBP) program in close coordination with the team
Assessing and processing potential cases in line with established criteria and ensuring timely follow-up for beneficiaries
Providing support to sub-delegations on SCBP cases and activities, including participating in field trips and meetings as needed
Ensuring compliance with workflows, reporting guidelines, and data entry procedures, including maintaining accurate and timely updates of SCBP files
Collecting, analyzing, and sharing protection-related information and preparing relevant reports.
Identifying and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders, including authorities, National Society branches, NGOs, and service providers
Supporting the planning, organization, and reporting of internal and external meetings and providing interpretation when required
Engaging directly with individuals affected by conflict to understand their circumstances and provide support in line with ICRC’s humanitarian principles
Contributing to the analysis of the security, socioeconomic, cultural, and political environment and sharing relevant updates with the team

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law
Flexible working arrangements
Annual paid 20 working days' vacation
Competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience between UAH 60,000 and UAH 80,000
Medical insurance for employees and family
ICRC Institutional training
Individual development covered by ICRC
Foreign language courses
Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal-opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. We are committed to diversity and inclusion within our workforce and encourage qualified female and male candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful as Protection Field Officer for the Safe Cross-Border Program in the Protection Department, you should possess the following qualification and experience and have the following characteristics:

Ukrainian citizenship or holding a permanent resident permit in Ukraine
University degree or equivalent relevant professional experience
3–5 years of professional experience, preferably in the fields of social, political, or economic sciences, or a related area
Professional fluency in English, Ukrainian, and Russian (written and spoken)
Proficiency in computer skills and relevant software applications
Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
Confidence in managing projects and staff
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment

Interested? Yes? THEN APPLY!

Please submit your CV in English, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME).

In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. (Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your CV in English here.

Application deadline: 01.10.2026

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted to move forward in the recruitment process.

The ICRC reserves the right to re-issue the vacancy, cancel the recruitment process, offer a lower grade position with an adjusted job description or different duration, or recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.