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.

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.

THE PURPOSE

The ICRC Sudan Delegation helps people affected by armed conflict both east and west of Sudan. The Economic Security (EcoSec) department is part of the assistance unit responsible for assessing and responding to the economic security situation of individuals, households or communities affected by natural and/or man-made shocks. Cash- based assistance is major portfolio of EcoSec program and Cash and Market Specialist will be responsible for overall technical support to field teams, liaison with support functions (LOG and FAD) internally and externally with Financial Service Providers (FSPs) and Cash Working Group (CWG), assessments, and monitoring of the market for smooth and harmonized implementation of cash- based activities.

REPORTS TO (ROLE)

• EcoSec Coordinator

• Ensures cash-based interventions adhere to SOPs, providing technical support and troubleshooting to field teams.
• Leads and manages market assessments, price monitoring, and post-distribution monitoring for cash activities.
• Maintains close working relationships for beneficiary data analysis, duplication checks, and accurate documentation of cash transfers.
• Contributes to and reviews post-distribution monitoring, situation reports, project proposals, and beneficiary data.
• Assesses Financial Service Providers (FSPs) with relevant departments using ICRC's standard tools.
• Troubleshoots internal cash transfer process flows in line with SOPs and CTP modalities.
• Undertakes short-term assignments to provide guidance on assessments, feasibility studies, and cash transfer design/monitoring.
• Liaises with PROT colleagues for referrals and develops collaborations with Cash Working Groups (CWG) and FSPs.
• Regularly updates data on cash-based activities, centralizes payment requests, and prepares monthly cash forecasts and inputs for CDP.
• Provides training and on-the-job support to colleagues, offers input for EcoSec strategic and operational plans, and acts as a focal point for institutional reports on cash and market components.

DESIRED PROFILE AND SKILLS

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

CERTIFICATIONS / EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or equivalent experience in another field (e.g. agricultural economics or business administration).
• Very good command of English and Arabic.
• Computer proficiency.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Ideally 6 years overall professional experience, including 2–3 years’ experience in cash-transfer programming, market analysis or similar.

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: 12 June 2025
• Desired starting date: August 2025

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 the following link:

https://careers.icrc.org/job-invite/29299/

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