Liaison Officer

Main responsibilities:

In close coordination with the Deputy Protection Coordinator in charge of Restoring Family Links and Missing Persons (RFL/Missing) and the Deputy Protection Coordinators in charge of Protection of Civilian Population (PCP), Detention (DET) & Data Management (DATA), the Liaison Officer:

·      Contributes to the implementation of the activities of the ICRC related to places of detention in Israel.

·      Coordinates with the Israel Prison Service (IPS) the scheduling of the Family Visits Program (FVP) and ensures its smooth implementation.

·      Liaises with the IPS for the Detention visits of delegates and supports the implementation of Assistance-related activities in Detention.

·      Follows-up individual enquiries/requests related to detainees when needed, upon request of and in coordination with other colleagues.

·      Contributes to facilitate the implementation of other Protection activities, such as in the fields of protection of civilian population and restoring family links and missing persons in Israel.

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Education & professional experience:

·      Bachelor’s degree and/or recognized expertise on the subject of liaison and/or coordination.

·      Proven experience and interest in working in liaison, coordination and/or partnership with external stakeholders.

·      Ability to manage complex, transversal subjects/contexts.

·      Proven experience in cultivating networks and the ability to mobilize stakeholders internally and externally.

Desired profile and skills:

·   Excellent verbal and written communication skills, at ease with internal and external communication.

·   Fluent command of English and Hebrew. (Hebrew reading and writing is a MUST)

·   Able to work under pressure.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must submit a résumé, a motivation letter and copy of academic degree obtained & work certificates, in English, no later than 30th of April 2021 to [email protected], indicating in the subject line:

Liaison Officer_Application_ Your name

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted