WHO WE ARE

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

THE PURPOSE

The Generalist FO directly reports to the Field Team Leader in Kassala. S/he has a key role in supporting the SD and departments in the implementation and monitoring of ICRC projects and activities. S/he supports ICRC management in establishing a network of contacts at local/regional level and facilitates interactions with key interlocutors who are essential for the implementation of the ICRC’s operational strategy (e.g. government officials, tribal and community leaders, armed actors, etc.). S/he supports the HoSD in operational communication, representing the ICRC and explaining the ICRC’s role, mandate, and activities to the aforementioned actors, and in context analysis. Furthermore, the Generalist FO contributes to the ICRC’s security framework and day-to-day security management in the east of Sudan.

• Contributes in a delegation or sub-structure to implementing (or implements) and following up of various field activities, in accordance with our operational objectives.
• Monitors the humanitarian environment and needs, and analyses the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment as relevant to the ICRC. 
• Organizes dissemination sessions focused on the ICRC’s mandate and activities in the east and to pass key messages on respect for IHL and the ICRC’s role as a neutral and independent humanitarian actor distinct from other organizations in the region.
• Flags and proposes recommendations to improve any passive or active security measures within the sub-delegation or in the various structures where ICRC staff may overnight during field missions
• Contributes to media monitoring and environmental analysis (focused on cultural, socioeconomic, humanitarian, and political developments) of the AoR, regularly sharing any relevant information with the HoSD (or Acting in his/her absence) and relevant heads of department
• Contributes to field trip reports (FTR) during multidisciplinary missions, with a focus on the analysis of the general situation and security situation 
• Provides written insight into the tribal and political dynamics in the east through semi-regular reports shared with the HoSD/heads of department
• Contributes to development of structure’s operational strategy in direct collaboration with the HoSD to define priority zones and areas where additional ICRC engagement with local communities is required
• Support in monitoring of activities or coordination with NS volunteers/teams during the implementation of projects in the field as requested by the HoSD
• Follow up on official correspondence (including HAC permits for teams in the field) and all professional messages exchanged with key contacts/interlocutors at the request of the HoSD

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent higher education degree in a humanitarian area, socio-economic development, humanitarian law, human rights or equivalent field Postgraduate or master’s degree is an asset. 
• Very good knowledge of the socio-political environment of the country
• Very good context knowledge or experience of working in Khartoum, River Nile and northern states will be an added value. 
• 2-3 years’ experience as a project or program officer, socio-economic development, humanitarian law, or human rights in a similar field, or in other national/international organizations or in the private sector.
• 1–2 years’ program/project experience with the ICRC or other humanitarian agency.
• Very good command of English, spoken and written.
• Computer literacy.
• Readiness to spend 50-75% of the time in the field
• Driving License; Succeeded in ICRC Driving test.
• Proficiency in Networking & Communication; Security and Crisis management, partnership Multidisciplinary in Operations, decision making.
• Skilled in the following competencies: Leadership, Accountability, People management, Teamwork & Collaboration, Representing the ICRC, Beneficiary & Client focused.

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to apply? You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter, copies of your diplomas and certificates, valid license to practice (where relevant), passport, and driving license on the following link:

https://careers.icrc.org/job-invite/28904/ 

• Location: Kassala
• Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
• Length of assignment: Six months
• Desired starting date: 01 July 2025
• Application deadline: 20 May 2024

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page