Protection of Family Links 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

Protection of Family Links (PFL) Field Officer actively contributes to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the PFL activities in the SD Airia of Responsibilities (AoR). S/He oversees the follow up and supports implementation of the PFL program including with the assigned Sudanese Red Crescent Society  (SRCS) branch(es). S/He works under the direct supervision of the PFL Delegate and provides support for the implementation of the PFL activities (Reunification of Family Links (RFL) and Missing) in the field, SRCS and other stakeholders as per his/her specific duties. S/He based in Kassala, however, as Field Officer, s/he carries out activities in the field supporting her/his Line Manager and other Protection field colleagues, as required.

Reports to (role)

• Field Team Leader

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Plans, carries out and reports on PFL activities with complete autonomy under the supervision of the line manager.
• Collects, follows up, analyses, proposes action for Tracing Request/Allegation of Arrest/Allegation of Detention and registration of Unaccompanied Minors (UAM), Separated Children and (SC) and Vulnerable Adults (VA)..
• Supports in the implementation and monitoring of the Missing activities in favor of the Families of the Missing Persons -FoMPs).
• Support in joint Reunification of Family Links (RFL) activities, coaching and training SRCS RFL Tracing Focal Person and volunteers of Sub Delegation (SD) AoR.
• Contributes to analyses of the security, socio-economic, cultural, and political environment in which the ICRC is working, shares relevant information with line manager, team members and reports any changes in the situation.
• Collects, compiles and translates PFL-related information and contributes to the preparation of written reports, under the lead of the PFL/PROT delegate.
• Contributes to analyzing data and contributes to written internal reports; assists in institutional exercises relating to planning, budgeting and monitoring programs.
• Plans, organizes and reports on internal and external meetings.
• Develops and maintains contact with local authorities, local SRCS branch(es), local population and suppliers.
• Prepares, participates in and reports on all aspects of field visits.
• Fosters a constructive working environment (multidisciplinary approach, good team dynamics) among team members.

Desired profile and skills

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

Certifications / Education required

• University degree or relevant professional experience.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic
• Computer literacy.

Professional experience required

• Typically, 3-5 years’ experience in the field of social, political or economic sciences or similar.
• 1–2 years’ 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: Kassala
• Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
• Length of assignment: Six months (Extendable)
• Application deadline: 03 August 2025
• Desired starting date: October 2025