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.

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.

Purpose

The Armed Forces and Security (FAS) Program Assistant supports implementation of the FAS programs in Sudan to promote the respect of International Humanitarian Law amongst weapons bearers and improve the understanding and acceptance of the humanitarian action.

Reports to (role)

• Head of Sub Delegation

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Represents the ICRC at his/her level of expertise in a professional manner and abides by the ICRC Code of Conduct.
• Understands and adheres to the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Supports the Delegation in the mapping and understanding of the military and armed groups in Sudan.
• Develops contacts within the Sudanese Armed forces (SAF), Police Forces (SPF) and amongst other arms carriers.
• Assists arms carriers in their training on International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
• Contributes to building the necessary understanding, acceptance and support for the ICRC and the promotion and respect of IHL among key stakeholders.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.
• Organizes IHL training sessions, meetings, and conferences under the guidance of the HoSD and of the FAS Delegate (and/or in some cases the FAS Program Adviser), applying relevant administrative and logistics procedures, and acts as a translator if necessary.
• Contributes to the development and production of communication tools and training materials.
• Independently creates, maintains, develops, and feeds a database containing various levels of military and police authority contacts or other relevant external interlocutors (military or police attachés, NGOs, UN system, etc.).
• Feeds the arms carriers mapping project.
• Represents the ICRC during meetings or dialogue with interlocutors.
• Initiates and prepares analytical documents on developments within the military and armed groups and how they relate to the ICRC work, and reports on security issues relevant for the ICRC.
• Contributes to the scanning and analysis of the socio-political, economic, and humanitarian environment.
• Provides written reports on training sessions, monitoring trips and other activities as required, and compiles monthly consolidated statistical reports for the HoSD and the FAS Delegate.
• Contributes to the Planning for Results (PfR) and Monitoring of Results (MfR) processes, measuring the effectiveness of FAS activity.
• Follows financial management rules and operates within budget.

Certifications / Education required

• University degree and/or Military or Police Academy with proven studies of IHRL-IHL are equally accepted.
• Legal and security studies an asset.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent capacity to analyze the political and social environment.
• Teamwork skills and availability to work in difficult environmental conditions.
• Availability to travel frequently for field missions.
• Computer literacy.

Professional experience required

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Previous experience in Law Enforcement in a command position is a strong asset.
• Military and police experience 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 February 2026
• Desired starting date: March 2026