Protection Field Officer

Vacancy Notice

The Mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the Republic of Kazakhstan seeks to fill the following position:

Protection Field Officer

Duty station in Astana, 100%

Starting date: mid-March

Are you ready to join the world’s oldest humanitarian organization and make a meaningful impact through your work? We invite you to explore an exciting opportunity as a Protection Field Officer at the Mission of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Join our team and contribute to humanitarian action that truly makes a difference.

About us

The 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 seeks 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 of the post

As a Protection Field Officer with the ICRC Mission in the Republic of Kazakhstan, you will join the team of the ICRC Regional Delegation for Central Asia, which has been operational in the region since 1992. The Delegation works to protect and assist vulnerable populations affected by conflict and other emergencies in Kazakhstan and abroad, in close cooperation with National Red Crescent Societies. The ICRC supports National Societies and state authorities across the region in strengthening their capacities, particularly in emergency preparedness, protection of family links, and the promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL). It also supports the implementation of IHL and other relevant international norms, while fostering understanding of the ICRC’s mandate and activities.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Mission and the Protection Coordinator of the ICRC Regional Delegation for Central Asia, the Protection Field Officer contributes to the implementation and monitoring of ICRC activities in the areas of Protection.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the line manager, contribute to the implementation of ICRC Protection activities in Kazakhstan in accordance with established guidelines and instructions, applying strong knowledge of the national context and relevant legal frameworks, and contribute to the development of the Delegation’s Protection and data management approach.
• Serve as a focal point for ICRC Protection activities, with a particular focus on humanitarian services related to the Protection of Family Links (PFL) offered to people affected by conflict in the region and abroad and linked other humanitarian situations, in line with defined objectives.
• Receive, process, and ensure appropriate follow-up of requests from beneficiaries in compliance with ICRC standards and procedures, collect tracing cases from enquirers as required.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and confidential follow-up of individual cases in the best interests of enquirers and beneficiaries, including referrals to relevant organizations when appropriate.
• With guidance from the Data Officer at the ICRC Regional Delegation in Tashkent, assume data management responsibilities as the focal point for data management, independently enter and process identity- and event-related data linked to Protection activities, and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• When required, support the Data Officer in Tashkent in preparing working lists and relevant information (e.g. individual case follow-ups, Red Cross Messages, replies, and analysis).
• Monitor and analyze developments in the general and humanitarian context, including the structure and functioning of relevant state institutions, in order to contribute to the orientation and effective implementation of the delegation’s Protection activities.
• Support colleagues in the organization of regional and national meetings, conferences, and events, represents the ICRC within the scope of assigned expertise and ensure compliance with administrative and logistical procedures.
• Draft meeting minutes, institutional reports, briefing notes, and other required documentation, manage correspondence accurately and maintain effective filing and archiving systems to ensure follow-up and institutional memory.
• Provide translation and/or interpretation services between Kazakh, Russian, and English as required.
• Manage assigned budgets and monitor their implementation in accordance with ICRC financial procedures.
• Act as focal point and provide support for ICT related matters for the Astana ICRC office

Selection requirements and experience

• Diploma or degree in Political Science, Social Sciences, Humanities, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 to 3 years of work experience (preferably in a similar field of activity), experience in humanitarian sector an asset.
• Computer proficiency.
• Excellent written and oral English, Kazakh, and Russian.
• Autonomous and dynamic

Your profile

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work, protection issues, with capacity to engage and influence others
• Emotional intelligence, effective communication and listening skills
• High level of tolerance and respect for people of various backgrounds and status
• Sound work ethic, good attention to details, confidential
• Flexible and able to adjust to changing circumstances and priorities
• Open minded and adaptable, ability to interact collaboratively in a multicultural team

We offer an engaging and rewarding role in a dynamic humanitarian and international environment, including comprehensive initial training and onboarding support, as well as a competitive salary and medical coverage.

How to apply

Ready to apply? Don't forget to check if you meet all the criteria before sending your application!

Please submit your letter of motivation and resume in English only, including your salary expectations, through the platform by 9 March, 2026. Specify the position name “Protection Field Officer” in your email/application title.

ICRC is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We value diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive working environment.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.