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 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

Security and Safety Officer 2 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.

• Compiles security related data/information and its source/origin on a regular or ad hoc basis with the necessary discretion and accuracy. 
• Reports security-related events and changes that could have an impact on ICRC's activities.
• Analyses security situation and advises management on the potential risks to the ICRC staff, operations, and reputation. 
• Contributes to risk analysis exercises undertaken by the Sub delegation and maintains a database and map of the security incidents, threats end trends.
• Monitors the effective implementation of security procedures and processes. 
• Provides security briefing and training as required. Help raise staff awareness (on context specific) security and safety awareness sessions (across the AoR).
• Monitors effective functioning of the security department, through constant mentoring, demonstrating leadership, staff appraisals and developing a feedback recoding mechanism.
• Supports Management in assessing the safety of residences/training locations (existing and new).
• Advises management on implication in case of non-compliance to security rules. Supports management in dealing with possible (judicial) investigations into security or safety incidents.
• Manage security service contracts with complete transparency and professionalism, in consultation with Admin and ICT departments.
• Supervises in close coordination with(Finance and Admin) FAD team security guards.
• Develops external networking with formal and informal security forums (police and other law enforcing agencies, private security companies. 
• Notifies the authorities of the ICRC movements (if required). 
• Seeks proactively opportunities for joint and/or complementary activities with other Movement components within security management.
• Under the supervision of the Field security & crisis management coordinator, monitors and ensures that security guards and other staff holding basic security tasks (radio room) fulfil their tasks in line with their duties. 

• 3-6 years’ experience in a similar field of activity.  
• Security & safety management background, experience in crisis management an asset, possible background in military, police or emergency services.
• Fluent knowledge of English and mastery of local language.
• Computer proficiency/expert level in computer skills.
• Skilled in the following competencies: Leadership, Accountability, People management, Teamwork & Collaboration, Representing the ICRC, Beneficiary & Client focused); Analysis & Synthesis; Security Management.
• Very good knowledge of the humanitarian and socio-political environment of the country. 
• Readiness to spend 50-75% of the time in the field.
• Driving license.  

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 our Website.

 https://careers.icrc.org/job-invite/30095/ 

• Location: Atbara
• Type of contract: Fix-term contract (Extendable)
• Length of assignment: Six months
• Desired starting date: 09 November 2025
• Application deadline: 01 December 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.