Job Description

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

The Analysis & Evidence Specialist is a technical specialist to support specific matter related to needs assessments, GIS, situation and problem analysis, monitoring, evaluation and operational information management in delegation needed to ensure evidence-based and outcome-oriented programmes.

The job holder will ensure a rigorous methodological approach to geographic data collection, management, analysis, and visualization to support decision making. The specialist identifies opportunities to leverage geospatial analyses and the range of GIS solutions to assess humanitarian needs and demonstrate the impact of programs. Collaborating with management and coordinators, the specialist contributes robust geospatial analyses and products for strategic prioritization and targeting exercises. The specialist also oversees the maintenance and development of georeferential data and GIS standard products, updates the map library, and supports projects with geocomponents with data and trainings.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Lebanon.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

1.Mapping support

• Provides GIS and mapping support to other departments as needed by the delegation; may provide GIS support to national societies.
• Seeks out and circulates map products (ICRC and external) within the organization.
• Ensure the availability of ICRC standard static maps at the frequency defined with the delegation.
• Ensure a minimum level of preparedness for crises and the ability provide rapid response with ICRC maps, focusing on key areas.
• Creates online databases, dynamic web maps and visualization dashboards.

2.Data collection and management

• Takes responsibility for timely preparation, maintenance and provision of geospatial information and maps in support of the delegation’s operations.
• Coordinates the collection, processing, evaluation and dissemination of geospatial data
• Identifies appropriate geospatial data sources (including open data and big data) for analytics projects.
• Plans and organizes field data collection using GPS and mobile data collection tools including Survey123 tool.
• Organize and maintain the geo-referential data of the delegation (within Location Manager and GIS server.)
• Reports Geodatabase and map products to central HQ database following ICRC GIS Guidelines.
• Standardizes and updates the delegation's map library with internal and external products.

3.Analysis & Reporting

• Contributes to the drafting activity reports on the status of results and implementation progress, including data visualizations as well as innovative, user-friendly and informative products

Certifications / Education required

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field.

Professional experience required

3 to 5 years’ overall professional experience including 2 years in similar field.

Desired skills

• Accountability (Advanced)
• Teamwork & Collaboration (Advanced)
• Representing the ICRC (Advanced)
• Beneficiary & Client focused (Advanced)
• Data analysis and management (Proficient)
• Data Protection (Proficient)
• Problem solving (Proficient)
• Results and Quality Focus (Proficient)
• Organisation Development and Effectiveness (Basic)
• Advocacy (Proficient)
• Partnership (Proficient)
• Leadership (Basic)
• People Management (Basic)
• Innovation and creativity (Basic)
• Planning and Organizing (Basic)
• Business Intelligence and Reporting (Basic)
• Process design (Basic)

Aspired Trainings/Certifications:

• Esri Mapping Software (Advanced)
• Knowledge of BI, SQL, statistical packages,Tableau.

Language

• Arabic: Native.
• English: Full professional working.

What we offer

• Salary Package: 2’041 – 2’981 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
• 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.

Additional information

• Location: Beirut - Lebanon
• Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.
• Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1 year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
• Estimated start date: January 1, 2026
• Application deadline: December 21, 2025

Submission guidelines

Due to the large volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to application queries. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The ICRC is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all its employees. Inclusion is embedded in the principles and values of the Movement – as it is committed to non-discrimination, as confirmed by the principles of humanity and impartiality, and is open to all, as confirmed by the principle of unity.

We are continually taking steps to improve diversity and inclusion within the organization as well as ensure it is embedded in our programming.

We are committed to ensuring fair and equitable recruitment and promotion opportunities for all individuals and welcome all qualified candidates to apply to positions at the ICRC. Further, we are committed to achieving gender parity for our staff in management positions, as part of our institutional strategy objectives related to inclusion.

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 page.