WHO WE ARE

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.

THE PURPOSE

The Administrative Assistant oversees all administrative and support tasks in the office including proper management of financial and human resources

• Follow up financial activities within the office, such as monthly and daily cash management/follow-up. 
• Handles the general cash disbursement and payments in various currencies, including salaries and working advances.
• Examines physical invoice documentation (incl. back-up) and ensures sufficiency of necessary approvals prior to processing any cash payments.
• Control, monitor, and follow-up on working advance files, and send regular reminders for long overdue working advances.
• Prepares cheques and bank transfer instructions for all approved invoices.
• Participates in cash-flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity. Handles cash replenishment from money dealers.
• Consolidation and follow-up of complete monthly accounting documents
• Supervises accommodation and office space needs and identifies premises accordingly.
• Supervises and controls expenses and service costs related to premises/maintenance.
• Ensures that premises and equipment are properly maintained and that all utilities work as they should.
• Responsible for maintaining premises as required, as well as ensuring that passive security rules are respected. 
• Arrange accommodation based on ICRC standard procedure for the coming visitors. 
• Follow up routine schedule activities for the guesthouse to make sure that ICRC standards are respected. 
• Supervises the ordering or purchasing of necessary materials and supplies, in coordination with logistics staff, and maintains related stocks.
• Keeps proper files and statistics.

• University degree in Business Administration and finances. Accounting and Economics
• Additional vocational training in accounting, bookkeeping, or similar fields.
• 1-2 years of experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, bank industry, administration or similar position.
• Very good command of English, spoken and written.
• Expert level in computer skills
• Experience of international organizations an asset.
• Sound knowledge of accounting software.
• Skilled in the following competencies: Leadership, Accountability, People management, Teamwork & Collaboration, Representing the ICRC, Beneficiary & Client focused.

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
• Competitive employment package with medical insurance.
• In-house training opportunities for personal development.

HOW TO APPLY

Ready to apply? You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter, copies of your diplomas and certificates, valid license to practice (where relevant), passport, and driving license on www.Sudanjob.net.

• Location: Atbara 
• Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
• Length of assignment: Six months
• Desired starting date: May 2025
• Application deadline: 20 March 2025

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

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.