What we do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

Purpose

The Generalist Field Officer supports the Field Delegate in planning, implementing, and monitoring protection and prevention activities in Malakal Sub Delegation with the relevant interlocutors, and facilitates the activities of the other colleagues namely assistance and health activities. S/he develops a good network and relationship with the State authorities and other relevant actors, identifying key interlocutors and ensuring key messages are passed, with a view to furthering the ICRC’s objectives and facilitating ICRC’s work on the field.

S/he participates in organization of seminars and other events and delivers training workshops on ICRC, Movement and IHL to the relevant target audiences.  Where possible, s/he also networks with South Sudan Red Cross staff and volunteers in the concerned areas with the support of the Cooperation Department

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

  • Acts as the liaison between the ICRC and key political authorities and other relevant interlocutors in Upper Nile State; develops, sustains, and leverages a network of contacts to facilitate ICRC activities and promote understanding of the ICRC, its activities, and International Humanitarian Law (IHL).
  • Updates the mapping of key interlocutors regularly and maintains contacts with relevant interlocutors on a regular basis.
  • Establishes links with South Sudan Red Cross staff and volunteers, where possible, to facilitate ICRC activities.
  • Monitors the political, security, and humanitarian situation in the area of responsibility; contributes to environmental scanning and analysis of the socio-political and economic situation and reports on security and operational issues relevant to the ICRC.
  • Travels with the Field Delegate, other staff, or independently within Upper Nile State, including Malakal, Panyikang, Pigi, Baliet, Adong, and Maban.
  • Contributes relevant analysis for the annual Planning for Results (PfR) process and other operational planning requirements.
  • Consolidates relevant data and compiles statistical reports for transmission to relevant departments in accordance with reporting requirements.
  • Provides translations during communication sessions and meetings and conducts communication sessions and workshops for various audiences as part of prevention activities.
  • Participates in external and internal meetings as required while strictly maintaining the ICRC’s principle of confidentiality.
  • Contributes to the preparation of operational reports, field trip reports, weekly and monthly reports, and provides written reports on training sessions, monitoring trips, and other activities as required.

Additional information

  • Type of role:
  • Working rate: 100%
  • Starting date: 01/09/2026
  • Location: Malakal (MAL)
  • Hardship : H0 : family posting and full amenities
  • Job level: B2 (B2)
  • Length of assignment: 1-year fixed term contract (renewal subject to budget and performance)
  • Type of position: Resident
  • Application deadline: Tuesday 30 June 2026

Disclaimer:  

The ICRC does not request any form of payment at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or any other fees). Any such request is fraudulent and should be reported immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Commitment to Diversity

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, especially women and persons with disabilities.We encourage persons with impairments to clearly indicate in their application how we can assist them during the recruitment process.

Code of Conduct and Confidentiality

The ICRC does not tolerate fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. Therefore, selected candidates will be subject to rigorous reference and background checks. All staff hired by ICRC are also expected to follow the ICRC’s Code of Conduct.All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

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

Reports to (role)

  • Generalist Field Delegate

People management responsibilities


No


Scope & impact


  • Contributes to delivering ICRC objectives and strengthening contacts within the geographic remit of a defined structure (delegation or sub-structure) or programme.
  • The role would typically be found in medium-sized operations.

Relationships


  • Internally, interacts with colleagues in the delegation or sub-structure.
  • Externally, interacts with a network of local contacts, such as authorities, opposition leaders, non-State armed groups, the civilian population, international organizations and non-governmental organizations, and with International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement partners.

Certifications / Education required

  • University Degree and vocational training in a humanitarian area, socio-economic development, humanitarian law, human rights, or equivalent field.
  • Advanced level of written and oral English, Dinka, and Arabic is essential. Knowledge of Nuer, Shilluk, and other local languages is an asset 
  • Expert level in computer skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Professional experience required

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a humanitarian area, socio-economic development, humanitarian law, human rights or similar position.
  • Skilled in the following competencies: Beneficiary-focused; Representing the ICRC; Networking & Communication; Adapting & Learning; Responsibility & Autonomy; Communication (ability to express views and ideas); Analysis & Synthesis.
  • Good knowledge of geographically assigned area of responsibility in Upper Nile State.
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