Job ID
43508
Job Title
Protection of Family Links Field Officer
To work for
ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
-Produces analysis of the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment in which ICRC is working.
-Collects, compiles and translates PFL-related information, and prepare written reports.
-Conducts interviews with families of the missing, witnesses, and other individuals relevant to the search, to collect case-specific information that contributes to clarifying the fate and whereabouts of missing persons.
-Carries out field visits to follow-up on cases identified by the Search Team and to verify specific leads or elements of search hypotheses.
-Under the supervision of the direct PFL Researcher, maintains regular contact with families, community actors, and other stakeholders relevant to the Search, ensuring confidentiality, neutrality, and sensitivity in all interactions.
-Monitors local media and social media platforms to identify information relevant to the search for missing persons.
-Coordinates with the PFL Researcher and relevant colleagues to formulate targeted questions or follow-up actions based on field observations and collected information.
-Collects, compiles and translates PFL-related information, and prepare written reports.
-Conducts interviews with families of the missing, witnesses, and other individuals relevant to the search, to collect case-specific information that contributes to clarifying the fate and whereabouts of missing persons.
-Carries out field visits to follow-up on cases identified by the Search Team and to verify specific leads or elements of search hypotheses.
-Under the supervision of the direct PFL Researcher, maintains regular contact with families, community actors, and other stakeholders relevant to the Search, ensuring confidentiality, neutrality, and sensitivity in all interactions.
-Monitors local media and social media platforms to identify information relevant to the search for missing persons.
-Coordinates with the PFL Researcher and relevant colleagues to formulate targeted questions or follow-up actions based on field observations and collected information.
Qualifications
-University degree or relevant professional experience in Political Science, Sociology, Law, History, Transnational Crimes and Justice, IHL/IHRL, Anthropology, or a related field.
-Typically, 6–9 years of professional experience overall, including at least 3 years in case management and in drafting analytical and/or policy reports.
-3-4 years’ previous experience as a social worker or similar.
-2-3 years’ ICRC experience in the field of PFL or similar field experience with other organizations.
-Proven experience in relevant research projects, with the ability to work with qualitative and quantitative data.
-Excellent command of written and spoken English and in Arabic.
-Computer proficiency.
-Typically, 6–9 years of professional experience overall, including at least 3 years in case management and in drafting analytical and/or policy reports.
-3-4 years’ previous experience as a social worker or similar.
-2-3 years’ ICRC experience in the field of PFL or similar field experience with other organizations.
-Proven experience in relevant research projects, with the ability to work with qualitative and quantitative data.
-Excellent command of written and spoken English and in Arabic.
-Computer proficiency.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline to apply max by 16th of July 2025
Salary and Benefits
Based on ICRC salary scale.
About us
Permanently present in Syria since 1967, the ICRC is a neutral, impartial, and independent organization with an exclusively humanitarian mission. The ICRC works closely with and supports the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) to meet food, water, and health needs of people affected by the fighting in both emergencies and to help them start rebuilding their lives. They work together to raise awareness about risks from mines and other explosive remnants. The ICRC works to restore links between families who have been separated by the conflict and migration, visits a number of prisons, promotes respect for international humanitarian law. The ICRC also provides advice and support to local authorities and forensics practitioners in managing human remains with respect and dignity. The ICRC's operation in Syria is its largest in the world, with over 650 staff working in its offices in Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Hassakeh, Homs, and Tartous.
Required employees number
2
Posted On
Jul 09, 2025
Expiry Date
Jul 24, 2025
CV Language
English
