Job Summary:

The Weapon Contamination (WeC) Field Officer implements directly or supports the implementation and monitoring of ICRC WeC activities. S/he contributes directly to ensuring staff safety and the continuation of critical operations, helping vulnerable people and supporting National Societies in situations where conventional or non-conventional weapon contamination poses a hazard. The qualified candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in chemical, environmental, civil engineering or any other job relevant field, with minimum 3 years of overall professional experience, and at least 2 years' experience in weapon contamination, mine action, or any other relevant job.

Objectives and Tasks:

• Where applicable, assists the WeC Delegate in implementing and following up WeC activities.
• Contributes to assessing and analyzing the security, socio-economic, cultural, and political environment as relevant to the ICRC, and shares information on these subjects with colleagues.
• Collects and compiles WeC-related information.
• Contributes to building the capacity of the national authorities and National Societies.
• Contributes to written reporting on WeC activities.
• Develops and maintains contacts with the authorities at local level.
• Translates/interprets as required by the department.
• Reports events and changes within the region that could have an impact on the ICRC's activities, thereby providing sound elements that help the delegation to set objectives and priorities.
• Stands in for the WeC Delegate and represents the WeC program in internal and external meetings.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct.
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments.
• Is aware of the delegation’s main priorities and objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position.
• Collects and shares information to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses.
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image.
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development.

Job Details:

Job Location: Beirut, Lebanon

Working Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8 Am to 5 Pm

Contract Type: Fixed Term, until December 31, 2024

Salary Package: USD 2,037 – 3,518 (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).

Opening: 10.06.2024

Closing: 23.06.2024

Skills

Position Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Years of experience required: minimum 3 years of overall professional experience, and at least 2 years' experience in weapon contamination, mine action, or any other relevant job.

Level of education: Bachelor’s degree.

Field of education: Environmental sciences, chemical, civil engineering or any other job relevant field.

Languages: Fluency in Arabic and English, French is a strong asset.

Computer Literacy: Advanced computer skills in MS Windows and MS Office Suite.

Required Competencies

• Dialogue with authorities/arms carriers: Proficient.
• Capacity building Advanced Result-based management cycle: Proficient.
• Result based management cycle: Proficient.
• Context and dynamic analysis: Advanced.
• Community and outreach activities: Advanced
• Security Awareness & Response: Advanced
• Conventional Weapons policies: Basic.
• Knowledge base in CBRN: Basic.
• CBRN policies, guidelines and equipment: Proficient