Job Description

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 some 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. Currently, we have over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields

ABOUT THE JOB

The ICRC Odesa Sub-Delegation is seeking a highly capable Protection/ Safe Cross-Border Passage Program (SCBP) Field Officer to join our team in Odesa This role supports the efficient implementation of the ICRC’s anchoring, contextual understanding, and operational response in his/her assigned Area of Responsibility (AoR). He/she contributes to the implementation and monitoring of ICRC protection activities, in particular in relation to the safe cross-border passage program.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the day-to-day implementation and development of the SCBP program as his/her main responsibility in close coordination with the KYI SCBP team;
• Supports the assessment and processing of potential cases as per established criteria;
• Efficiently fulfils all required administrative processes and follow-up activities for the beneficiaries;
• Ensures agreed information and workflows as well as applicable reporting guidelines and data entry procedures pertaining to the SCBP file are adhered to, with timely Prot6 updates of all cases;
• Collects, compiles and shares protection-related information, and prepares written reports, as relevant;
• Contributes to identification of relevant stakeholders and develops and maintains contact with municipal/regional authorities, local/regional National Society branches, local/international NGOs, service providers, etc., as appropriate and in coordination/consultation with line manager;
• Supports the planning, organization, and reporting in relation to internal and external meetings. Interprets as needed;
• Contributes to disseminations vis-à-vis relevant stakeholders, jointly with colleagues from relevant departments, as required;
• Engages directly with persons affected by the conflict to better understand their circumstances, in line with ICRC’s humanitarian principles;
• Contributes to analyses of the security, socioeconomic, cultural and political environment relevant to the ICRC, shares relevant information with team members, and reports any change in the situation.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary between UAH 60,000 and 88,000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security.

Qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities,

are encouraged 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/ Safe Cross-Border Passage Program Field Officer in the Odesa Sub-Delegation, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• University degree or relevant professional experience
• Excellent command of English, Ukrainian and Russian
• 3-5 years’ previous professional experiences, for instance in the field of social/political/economic science or similar
• Computer literacy
• 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
• 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!

T o 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.

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.

Your candidacy will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC application form and uploaded your English CV.

Application deadline: 27 April 2026

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.

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.