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

The Protection Field Officer contributes to the implementation and monitoring of ICRC’s Protection activities in Hiran region.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

•    Supports in monitoring, documentation, and mapping of Protection of the Civilian Population (PCP) cases and conflict-related or violent incidents with humanitarian consequences
•    Contributes to the identification and analysis of protection issues, International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL) violations for further monitoring and follow up
•    Conducts detailed field assessments on the needs of the affected populations and the viability of an ICRC intervention whenever feasible 
•    Supports the Protection team in organizing visits to places of detention (PoDs) 
•    Liaises with the different interlocutors and stakeholders including affected persons (community leaders, IDPs and migrants), and local authorities, non-governmental organizations, and agencies on varying issues of interest 
•    Develops and maintains an extended network of contacts among local authorities, local weapons bearers, traditional leaders, humanitarian organizations and members of civil society 
•    In coordination with the Protection Delegate, liaises with other ICRC Departments depending on the identified needs and support their assessments for the assistance to the identified individuals or their family members or other activities of the ICRC for the benefit of civilian victims of hostilities.
•    Contribute to the implementation of Protecting Family Links (PFL) activities in close coordination with the Protection delegate, the PFL team and the Somali Red Crescent Society Protecting Family Links officer in the area of responsibility.
•    Shares oral and written analysis of the Protection activities on a timely and regular basis
•    Contributes to various reports, multidisciplinary assessments, and operational reports

Certifications / Education required

•    University Degree in Social Sciences, development studies or qualification in a related field of study

Professional experience required

•    At least 4 years of experience in a similar field of activity

Desired profile and skills

•    Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Somali 
•    Excellent administrative and organizational skills
•    Upholds a high sense of responsibility and confidentiality
•    Computer proficiency especially in MS Office suite

What we offer

•    Challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian organization
•    Training and development opportunities
•    A competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

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.

Additional information

This is a resident/National position based in Beletweyne, Somalia with frequent travel to all field offices. 
Application deadline: 14th October 2025