Movement Cooperation Officer
ICRC
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Damazin
 Closing Date: 20 July 2025

 
 Background:

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

 

Movement Cooperation Officer contributes to developing and implementing the delegation's objectives for cooperation with the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) in line with the ICRC’s Movement policies and in consultation with the Sudanese Red Crescent (SRCS). S/he contributes to building positive relationships between the ICRC and other Movement components, particularly the SRCS in the scope of his/her geographical assignment.

 

REPORTS TO (ROLE)

 

  • Head of sub delegation


 
 Duties and responsibilities:

  • Contributes to implementing the operational partnerships between the ICRC and the SRCS by working closely with colleagues and the SRCS to develop joint procedures and partnership agreements; develops the partnership skills of the ICRC and SRCS Branches.
  • Identifies the SRCS’ s strengths and weaknesses to better set strategy and objectives for capacity-strengthening, including Emergencies Preparedness and Response, and clearly communicates them to colleagues (also communicates/promotes the SRCS’ specific auxiliary status to State authorities in humanitarian services provision).
  • Undertakes field missions, jointly with SRCS as much as possible, to prepare and attend assessments, contribute to SRCS capacity-strengthening, and monitor/ensure implementation of ICRC-SRCS partnership/Cooperation ambitions
  • Maintains an open line of communication with SRCS Branches’ staff on capacity-strengthening needs and support.
  • Provides support to the SRCS Branches on NS legal and statutory status.
  • Contributes to maintaining a constant overview of the Movement’s activities, capacity and affairs; contributes to organizing various Movement meetings (linked to geographical scope); supports the Head of Sub-Delegation on issues related to coordination within the Movement.
  • Ensure that the SRCS Branches provide operational and financial reports on a regular basis and according to established formats and procedures; provides training and regular coaching in financial management and reporting to SRCS staff.

 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

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 or equivalent higher education degree in a humanitarian area, socio-economic development, humanitarian law, human rights or equivalent field
  • Excellent command (spoken and written) of English 
  • Computer proficiency.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

 

  • Minimum 3-5 years’ work experience in a field relevant to Movement Cooperation (inside or outside the ICRC).
  • Minimum 1-2 years’ international humanitarian work experience with the ICRC or any other Movement Component (NS and/or International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies).

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: Damazin
  • Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
  • Length of assignment: Six months(Extendable)
  • Application deadline: 20 July 2025
  • Desired starting date: October 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/29382/

 

 

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

 









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