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General liability
The « Regional Protection of Family Links (PFL) Officer » for Africa provides support and helps to boost the ICRC’s regional efforts as part of the Central Research Agency’s ambitions (ACR) by supporting the strategic and long-term orientations of the Regional Head PFL for the field in terms of technical advice on the planning and implementation of activities related to separated, missing persons and their families in the Africa region, in accordance with institutional and regional strategies and action plans : Institutional Strategy 2024-2027 ; and ; Movement strategy for the restoration of family ties (RLF) 2020-25) ; Africa regional strategic framework (2019-2025) ; African Network of family ties action plan).
The PFL Africa Officer supports efforts to ensure the continuum between action for separated persons, missing persons and their families (rapid action and registration, prevention, etc, research in the field). More specifically, he/she contributes to (1) support and accompany the African Network of family ties to promote and implement guidelines, tools and good practices, and, while proactively contributing to maintaining a mapping of the regional response ; (2) act as a focal point on the issue of data protection ; and (3) organize events/facilitate regional or subregional coordination mechanisms in virtual or face-to-face settings.
Tasks & responsibilities
- Contributes to ensuring the positioning of the ICRC on the protection of family ties in the Africa region.
- Writes, compiles, finalizes and, depending on the circumstances, sends correspondence, internal presentations, meeting minutes and other documents ( i.e. PPT, infographics, graphics, organizational charts, etc. ); helps to systematize good practices and examples on the issue of PLF in Africa.
- Constitutes the focal point for data protection. He / she develops tools, organizes / animates training sessions and promotes the application of the RLF Code of Conduct on data protection.
- Harvests contributions and prepares a PLF Africa information bulletin ( ANG / FRA ).
- Receives and filters incoming calls/match and manages calendars, also updates the regional calendar, the « masterfile » Africa, tables and charts, and other tools.
- Monitor the implementation of the budget and ensure that invoices are tracked throughout the internal process, and prepares meetings by installing rooms and equipment, including technical configuration for conference calls, presentations and videoconferences.
- Participates in the organisation of seminars, training, workshops and internal meetings, and facilitates sessions where appropriate (for ICRC staff, Red Cross platforms, National Societies, etc, authorities, etc.)
- Contributes to the production of regional tools adapted to the needs of the teams, including all audiovisual material, in French, English, and helps to manage, feed and promote the use of internal tools and RLF work platforms, ensuring good user experience and applying information management instructions.
- Perform assessments / surveys to monitor the effectiveness and impact of regional tools and efforts.
Minimum requirements and skills
- Master / license or equivalent in communication.
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the field of communication, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in digital communication and / or journalism focused on harmful stories.
- University degree or equivalent in law, social sciences, communication, preferably with experience in the digital field.
- Mastery of French and English (oral and written) is a prerequisite. Other languages such as Portuguese and Arabic are considered an asset.
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional experience in a similar position within the RC/RC Movement, an international organisation or a private company
- 6 To 9 years of professional experience, including 2 to 4 years in humanitarian organizations.
- Knowledge of the re-establishment of family ties and working methods of National Societies is an asset.
- Experience with the ICRC, the International Federation or a National Society is an asset.
- Ability to express oneself in public and to communicate on technical subjects to audiences in training contexts.
- Experience in publishing and using social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
- Attentive to detail, meticulous and endowed with a high sense of confidentiality and integrity.
- Able to write reports, procedures and documents of clear and concise quality.
- Objectives oriented, able to work independently with a minimum of supervision, to take initiatives and decisions.
- High flexibility and responsiveness.
How to apply
Interested candidates must fill out the application form by clicking on the link below and then submit their CV, cover letter, including details of references, supporting documents (certificates, certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.) no later than 10 March 2024 at 16:30 at the ICRC delegation in Dakar, Department of Human Resources via the email address provided below :
– Application form
email: DAK_Recruitment_Services@icrc.org
The reference “Regional Protection of Family Links Officer” must be mentioned in the application to be valid. If you do not clearly indicate the position for which you are applying and do not attach the required certificates and other supporting documents, your application may not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants must have the permanent right to work in Senegal.
The ICRC does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free of charge for all applicants, and no one should demand payment or compensation during the recruitment process. If the candidate is asked for a fee, he must report it to the ICRC human resources department through the recruitment contact.
The ICRC is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified persons, regardless of disability, sexual identity, marital status or marital status, their race, colour or ethnic and national origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.