Short Description

Reference Number: Protection Field Officer (33028)

Salary Grade: B2

Report to: Field Team Leader

Duty Station: Myitkyina

Application Deadline: 23/08/2026

Start date: As soon as possible

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 also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Please visit www.icrc.org for more information.

Purpose

The ICRC is looking for a Protection Field Officer to be based in its Myitkyina office. Under the supervision of the Field Team Leader, the Protection Field Officer contributes to the implementation and monitoring of ICRC protection activities in Area of Responsibility (Kachin state). This includes monitoring conflict-related developments, maintaining a network of interlocutors in the field, integrating protection into the multidisciplinary activities of the ICRC, implementing restoring family links activities, and supporting the ICRC’s detention activities including detention visits and, the family visit and safe return home programmes.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Implement protection activities in Kachin State under the supervision of his/her line manager.
• Monitor and contribute to the analysis of the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment in Kachin State relevant to the ICRC and reports to line manager and other relevant team members on any developments.
• Develop and maintains contact with authorities at municipal/regional level, local/regional RC branches, population, other humanitarian agencies and other relevant interlocutors.
• Analyze and contribute to written internal reporting and programmatic activities.
• Coordinate with and provide advice to other ICRC departments to support a multidisciplinary response
• Contribute to the Sub-Delegation communication efforts by conducting disseminations, presentations on Protection activities and ICRC mandate.
• Prepare, participate and report on all aspects of field mission.
• Support the ICRC’s Family Visit (FVP) and Safe Return Home (SRH) Programs through meeting with beneficiaries, providing assistance to them and completing related administrative tasks as well as conducting Interview Without Witness (IWW) session.
• Contribute to ICRC detention activities in Kachin State
• Conduct tracing activities and documents activities undertaken.

Desired profile and skills

• Committed to support population affected by the conflict and work in Myitkyina (Kachin State.)
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work, and proactive attitude.
• Effective communication, networking and listening skills.
• People person and genuine sense of empathy.
• Autonomous and adaptable, with ability to interact collaboratively in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
• Excellent writing and summarizing skills, and good knowledge of digital tools.
• Robust organizational and prioritization capacities.
• Capacity to exercise discretion.
• Capacity to work under pressure and in a remote environment.
• Good understanding of the dynamic affecting Myanmar, and specifically Kachin State, and its humanitarian consequences.

What we offer

Joining the ICRC means becoming part of a global humanitarian mission.

We offer:

A Meaningful Career: A unique and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people affected by violence and crisis.

Comprehensive Training and Support: Initial training and onboarding to equip you for success in your role.

Contract and Benefits: A 12-month extendable contract with a competitive compensation package, including:

• Medical coverage for you, your spouse, and children under 18.
• International Retirement Savings Plan.
• A 13th-month bonus.
• Special leave entitlements.

Professional Growth: Opportunities to develop and enhance your skills through training programs designed to strengthen the quality of services provided to our beneficiaries and support your personal and professional development.

Local Contract: Please note that this job opportunity is offered as a local contract.

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.

Reports to (role)

• Field Team Leader

People management responsibilities

No

Scope & impact

• Remit: local, national and regional.
• In charge of small-to-medium protection activities (detention, protection of the civilian population, restoring family links, missing and/or urban violence).
• May have financial responsibilities.

Relationships

• Internally, interacts with stakeholders on matters related to protection.
• Externally, interacts with a network of contacts at local level, such as authorities, civilians, etc., under the supervision of their line manager (subject to staff risk management).

Professional experiences and Education required

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Law, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant field (Master’s degree preferred).
• At least 3–5 years of professional experience in humanitarian, protection, or field operations—preferably with the ICRC, UN agencies, or INGOs.
• Proven experience in case management, data collection, and documentation of protection concerns, particularly in conflict-affected or sensitive contexts.
• Strong knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), human rights, and protection principles, with practical understanding of their application in the field.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and networking skills, with the ability to engage effectively with authorities, community leaders, and affected populations.
• Proficiency in English and Kachin as well as Myanmar languages, along with good analytical, reporting, and computer skills (MS Office, data management tools).
• Previous ICRC experience is a strong asset, particularly in protection and detention work.