Economic Security Generalist

What we do

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.

Our values

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

Purpose

The Economic Security Generalist plays a key role in the planning, Implementing and oversight of Economic Security (EcoSec) programs, including relief, recovery, livelihood initiatives and capacity building in the Sub Delegation area of responsibilities (AoR) of Aljunaina.

Reports to (role)

• Deputy Economic Security Coordinator

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Collects various types of data—including household economy, market price, and nutrition information—using specialized tools and methods and maintains this data within the EcoSec Program/Project & Activity Management (PAM) Tool.
• Is responsible for performing mid-level qualitative and quantitative data analysis, describing results, and creating data visualizations to present findings clearly.
• Contributes to market assessments, analyzing and interpreting data to inform the selection and design of effective response options, such as cash transfer feasibility, methods, and targeting and conducts SWOT analyses to identify potential solutions.
• Contributes to identifying and designing EcoSec response options, including aid distribution methods, beneficiary registration, and the creation of projects within the PAM system.
• Is involved in the design and implementation of various assistance programs, such as cash transfers, vouchers, fairs, food/cash-for-work, and microeconomic initiatives. This includes selecting service providers, defining distribution mechanisms, and carrying out on-site aid distributions.
• Works with other departments within Sustainable Development (SD) to ensure effective coordination for cash and other EcoSec assistance programs.
• Is responsible for contributing to regular EcoSec reports (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly) and conducting various types of monitoring, including encashment, market-price monitoring, and Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) four weeks after assistance.
• Ensures all necessary documentation (like DTP) is completed and shared and guarantees that activities comply with the EcoSec Strategy and the Assistance and Expenditure (A&E) system in Sudan. They also ensure the dissemination of the complaints/feedback response mechanism.
• Provides administrative support, translates documents, interprets as requested, and immediately informs supervisors of any concerns regarding program quality.

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

Certifications / Education required

•    Bachelor’s degree in economics or equivalent field (e.g. agricultural economics or business administration).
•    Good command (spoken and written) of English and Arabic
•    Computer proficiency.

Professional Experience required

•    3–5 years’ experience in a similar field of activity, Experience with the ICRC or another humanitarian agency an asset

What we offer

•    Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
•    Competitive employment package with medical insurance.
•    In-house training opportunities for personal development.

Additional information

•    Type of role: National Staff
•    Working rate: 100%
•    Location: Aljunaina
•    Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
•    Length of assignment: Six months (Extendable)
•    Application deadline: 12 June 2025
•    Desired starting date: 01 August 2025