Field Officer – Moldova At INTERSOS

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference
Job Title: Field Officer
Code: SR-59-2470
Duty station: South Moldova, Chisinau
Starting date: 25/04/2022
Contract duration: 2 months + renewable 4 months
Reporting to: Protection Manager
Supervision of: Translators, Protection Monitors, Social Workers
Dependents: Non-family duty station

General context of the project
Increase protection awareness among refugees fleeing Ukraine to find safe haven in Moldova and most vulnerable groups and provide access to community-based protection services delivered by INTERSOS, including PFA and specialized PSS. It also aims at strengthening the capacity of the local community CBOs in protection-related subjects.

General purpose of the position

• Under the supervision of the Protection Manager, the Field Officer coordinates the Mobile Protection Teams organizing the work schedule and supervising their activities and facilitating the teams activities in the field.
• Support the Protection Manager particularly acting as liaison with all relevant authorities and protection activities stakeholders.

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Organize the activities and working schedule of Mobile Protection Teams (MPTs)
• Monitor and supervise the MPTs activities and performance
• Support and assist the daily activities of the MPTs in the field
• Report on the MPTs daily activities
• Report on conditions on the ground
• Collect relevant project data
• Liaise with relevant authorities and project stakeholders in the geographical area of competency, make and maintain contacts
• Coordinate at field level with partners and relevant stakeholders
• Support the Protection Manager in understanding priorities and planning protection activities
• Assist the Protection Manager in compiling due reports
• Conduct meetings at field level
• Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles
• Support sensitization, information dissemination and awareness raising activities

Required profile and experience
Education
University Degree in Social Sciences or Law is an asset

Professional Experience

• One year of relevant working experience in the protection sector
• Previous working experience with IDPs, refugees and returnees

Professional Requirements

• Strong knowledge of international protection in the humanitarian context
• Strong knowledge in other protection areas (i.e. case management, psychosocial support activities etc.)
• Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Leadership, planning and organizational skills
• Respect and non-discriminatory attitude
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team

Languages

• English
• Romanian/Ukrainian/Russian desirable**Personal Requirements**
• Experience or willingness to travel and work in remote, rural locations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others
• Self-driven and able to work in new, unstructured environments
• Problem-solving abilities