Protection Field Officer

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.

Purpose

The Protection Field Officer is based in the ICRC delegation in Port Sudan (PSU) and represents a focal point on Protection of Civilian Population (PCP) files in the delegation to supports the deputy Protection Coordinator (PROT CO PCP) in implementation of Protection (PCP) activities under her/his supervision. S/he supports the deputy PROT CO PCP (line manager) to strengthen the collaboration with assistance departments to response to PCP needs in the delegation and maintains regular contact with mobile/resident staff of the delegation involved in PCP activities, supports new staff members in coaching/guidance on PROT PCP matters.

S/he Supports Deputy PROT CO PCP in the engagement with other humanitarian actors in the country, supports Deputy PROT CO PCP in the analysis of developments in the context of politics and conflict, and in the identification of stakeholders relevant for the PCP file in the country.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Consolidates initial information on PROT PCP concerns received from different sources (internal/external) on delegation level, screens initial reports about variety of acts of violence in coordination with Deputy PROT CO PCP and coordinates follow up with relevant PROT team in sub-sites to proceed with documenting (10%).

• Makes initial review of documented PCP cases from field/PROT teams in the sub-structures, ensures completing documenting with essential information and sends completed case to the deputy PROT CO PCP for final validation (10%).

• Under supervision of the deputy PROT CO interacts internally with other departments and contributes to the coordination of activities to respond to PCP needs.

• As a senior PROT FO, provides support/guidance/consulting to PROT teams in ICRC delegation in Sudan. Travels to the sub-structures when necessary to provide practical support to the teams in accordance with the delegation’s and/or Sub -Delegations objectives and guidelines and in line with operational needs.

• Establishes/maintains contacts with other humanitarian actors in the country on protection/PCP related matters. Follows up relevant cluster meetings of humanitarian actors, updates regularly service provider map/table relevant for PROT PCP.

• Contributes to the analysis of the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment relevant to the ICRC and shares relevant information with line manager and relevant team members, reports/updates any change in the situation.

• Collects, compiles, translates Protection PCP related information (with appropriate care for information management).

• Receives PROT PCP visitors in the PSU office. Maintains the contact with the families (ENQ) to provide them with updates and/or to collect any relevant update they may have.

• Drafts internal reports of activities of concerns or meetings, contributes to the internal institutional reporting (MFR, WOR, monthly/quarterly reports).

• Contributes to meaningful internal and external meetings (preparation, participation, reporting and follow up).

• Organizes/participates in field trips, drafts/contributes reports to all aspects of field mission.

• Produces PCP statistics (facts/figures from PROT6).

• Fosters conducive environment (multidisciplinary approach, team dynamics) among team members.

• Any other task dictated by operational developments and necessities.

Desired profile and skills

Strongly motivated by humanitarian work

Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

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

Application deadline: 12/05/2025

Desired starting date: July 2025

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.

Reports to (role)

Deputy Protection Coordinator

Certifications / Education required

• University degree or relevant professional experience.

• Excellent command of English and Arabic

• Computer proficiency.

Professional Experience required

• 6 years’ overall professional experience.

• 3–4 years’ previous experience as a social worker or in a similar field or a similar organization.

• Proven experience and leadership of managing protection activities/projects.

• Readiness to spend 25-30% of the time in the field

• Driving License; Succeeded in ICRC Driving test.

• Proficiency in Usage of Data in Protection, Accountability to affected populations (Do no harm), Context and dynamic analysis, Dialogue with authorities/arms carriers, Result-based management cycle, Coaching and mentoring, Events management, Decision making, Report writing, Networking and Building Relationships

• Skilled in the following competencies: Leadership, Accountability, People management, Teamwork & Collaboration, Representing the ICRC, Beneficiary & Client focused.