Weapon Contamination 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.

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

Purpose

The Weapon Contamination (WeC) Field Officer (FO) contributes to identifying the risks from weapon contamination, understanding the patterns of behavior that expose people to the effects of weapon contamination and developing and promoting measures aimed at reducing this exposure. The WeC FO implements directly or supports the implementation and monitoring of Movement WeC activities. S/he contributes directly to ensuring staff safety and the continuation of critical operations, helping vulnerable people and supporting the capacity building of the Sudanese Red Crescent branches in situations where weapon contamination poses a risk. Under the supervision and technical guidance of the WeC Coordinator, the WeC FO will ensure that WeC activities facilitate and complement other aspects of ICRC (emergency) programs. The WeC FO helps ensure that all WeC activities and plans are implemented, monitored and evaluated as required, including but not limited to, data collection, contextual analysis and Risk Awareness and Safer Behaviour (RASB) activities.

Reports to (role)

Weapon Contamination Coordinator

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Assist in implementing all weapon contamination activities
• Collect and compile WeC related information - Develop a detailed understanding of the weapon contamination situation in country and provide hazards identification and risk assessments of the likely impact on staff, operations and civilians in affected areas. Data entry onto database.
• Help plan, implement and monitor ICRC WeC operations in the Delegation and propose improvements to the way activities are integrated and implemented.
• Provide training, mentoring and orientation to the Sudanese Red Crescent (SRCS) and Civil Society on Risk Awareness Safer Behavior (RASB).
• Assists with overseeing and following up RASB activities carried out by the SRCS.
• Contribute to overall security and staff safety and the continuation of ICRC and movement operations in situations where weapon contamination pose a hazard
• Proactively develop and maintain good working relationships with national authorities
• Contribute to reports, the drafting, maintenance and application of WeC related SOPs, guidelines and documents as requested
• Other responsibilities and tasks as directed by the coordinator, or that may gradually be handed over to the WeC FO as part of his/her professional development.

Desired profile and skills

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

Certifications / Education required

• Academically or professionally proficient in a technical WeC-related subject or pedagogics or project management.
• Knowledge the ICRC/humanitarian work an asset.
• Good knowledge of the geographic area assigned.
• Excellent teaching and presentation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and visualization techniques.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic (translation skills).
• Excellent computer skills, proficient use of Microsoft Excel, and other statistical software.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.

Professional experience required

• At least 3 years overall professional experience
• 2 years' work experience in humanitarian mine action or a similar field preferred

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: 27 August 2025
• Desired starting date: October 2025