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.

Purpose

Protection of Family Links (PFL) Field Officer actively contributes to the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the PFL activities in Sudan. S/he works under the direct supervision of the PFL Team Leader and provides support to the Protection department, the ICRC structures in the field, SRCS and other stakeholders as per his/her specific duties. S/He is based in Port Sudan however, as Field Officer, s/he carries out activities in the field supporting Protection field colleagues according to operational needs.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

•    Collects, follows up, analyses, and proposes action for Tracing Requests (TC) and Allegations of Arrest/Detention (AoA/AoD).
•    Supports Line Manager in coaching RFL SRCS HQ staff.
•    Contributes to analysis of the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment in which the ICRC is working, shares relevant information with team members and reports any changes in the situation.
•    Collects, compiles, and translates PFL-related information and prepares written reports.
•    Supports with data analysis and contributes to written internal reports; assists in institutional exercises relating to planning, budgeting, and monitoring programmes.
•    Plans, organizes, and reports on internal and external meetings.
•    Develops and maintains contact with stakeholders on PFL related matters.
•    Prepares, participates in and reports on all aspects of field visits.
•    May support staff in the implementation and monitoring of field PFL projects.
•    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

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: Port Sudan
•    Application deadline: 05/05/2025
•    Desired starting date: July 2025

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

Certifications / Education required

• University degree or relevant professional experience.
• Excellent command of English and Arabic
• Computer literacy.
• Skilled in the following competencies: Leadership, Accountability, People management, Teamwork & Collaboration, Representing the ICRC, Beneficiary & Client focused.

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.