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

Recruitment Officer is responsible for staff administration within the delegation and sub-delegations. S/he participates in all tasks involved in recruiting employees and managing and monitoring the administrative aspects of the entire recruitment cycle. S/he is also responsible for integrating the new employees into the organization by managing the entire onboarding process, ensuring new hires feel welcomed, informed, well-integrated, and prepared to succeed in their roles.

Reports to (role)

• HR Officer 2

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Supports the internal and external recruitment process and provides HR expertise to all levels of the organization throughout the full life-cycle recruitment process
• Provides support throughout the full life-cycle recruitment process and works in collaboration with various units, teams or departments to identify and analyze recruitment challenges, methods and processes.
• Reviews and publishes internal and external job offers.
• Evaluates candidates' files, conducts interviews and participates in selecting candidates.
• Takes part in evaluating recruitment activities and adjusts action plans and program accordingly, particularly during emergencies.
• Develops and keeps documents and processes up to date.
• Develops and updates the control environment for their field of expertise.
• Ensures that all new employees get a consistent Onboarding experience and are equipped with all the necessary knowledge and tools to be efficient in their role as soon as can be expected.
• Is also the key contact for relevant and main stakeholders during the recruitment process and ensures that they are informed and aware about recruitment policies and procedures including best practices (diversity & inclusion, fairness, confidentiality…) and reports any breach.
• Participates to ad hoc HR projects as required by the department

Certifications / Education required

• University degree or equivalent experience; HR/recruitment diplomas or certification a strong asset.
• Certification in competency-based assessment or psychometric tools highly desirable.
• Good command of the official language of the delegation and excellent command of the local language.
• Computer proficiency.

Professional experience required

• Typically three to five years’ overall professional experience.
• Two to four years’ experience supporting recruitment services.
• Minimum one year carrying out assessment and selection (recruitment) activities.
• Experience in using and maintaining an application tracking system, preferably SAP SuccessFactors.
• At ease with developing and analysing statistics and metrics.

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
• Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
• Length of assignment: Six months (Extendable)
• Application deadline: 05 February 2026
• Desired starting date: March 2026