Generalist Field Officer

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 Generalist Field Officer directly reports to the Field Team Leader (FTL) Kadugli. S/he has a key role in supporting the sub-structure/sub delegation/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 FTL Kadugli/Head of Sub Delegation (HoSD) in operational communication, representing the ICRC and explaining the ICRC’s role, mandate, and activities to the actors, and in context analysis. Furthermore, the Generalist FO contributes to the ICRC’s security framework and day-to-day security management in Kordofan.

Reports to (role)

• Field Team Leader

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Contributes to the sub-structure/sub delegation to implementing (or implements) and following up of various field activities, in accordance with the delegation’s operational objectives.
• Monitors the humanitarian environment and needs, and analyses the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment as relevant to the ICRC.
• Actively networks with key actors in the region, contributes to stakeholder analysis and maintains an operational dialogue with security interlocutors.
• Participates in internal and external meetings with municipal/regional authorities, local/regional Red Cross/Red Crescent Society branches and the population.
• Shares relevant information with FTL Kadugli/HoSD and reports any changes in the situation.
• Contributes to designing ICRC’s humanitarian interventions in the Kordofans.
• Collects and compiles information about ICRC’s humanitarian interventions and contributes to written reporting.
• Participates in, and may carry out independently, follow-up of field missions.
• With the support of FTL Kadugli/HoSD advises staff members on various matters such as culture, politics, the economy, security, etc.

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 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 South Kordofan.

Professional experience required

• 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.
• Readiness to spend 50-75% of the time in the field
• Driving License; Succeeded in ICRC Driving test.

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: Kadugli
• Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
• Length of assignment: Six months(Extendable)
• Application deadline: 16 July 2025
• Desired starting date: September 2025