GENERALIST FIELD OFFICER - HUDDUR

Job Title: GENERALIST FIELD OFFICER - HUDDUR
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 noncombatants, including from digital threats.
Purpose
The Generalist Field Officer represents the ICRC in the field and contributes to strengthening the organization’s
acceptance and understanding among local communities and other stakeholders.
The Job holder is responsible for networking within the area of responsibility. They facilitate and contribute to the
identification of humanitarian concerns and support the smooth implementation of ICRC activities through regular
field visits.
Additionally, the GFO contributes to the security analysis, monitors developments in the operational context and
provides regular and timely reporting on issues within the AoR.
This is a national/resident position based in Huddur, Somalia.
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities
• Monitors the security, political, economic, and social developments and their impact on the population and
shares oral and written analysis of the same on a timely and regular basis
• Supports Identification humanitarian needs resulting from the conflict or natural factors, and proposes course
of action
• Contributes to the analysis and to the planning of activities in consultation with specialists/generalists in the
area of responsibility
• Regularly reviews the security situation in the AoR, based on own analysis, contacts with stakeholders such
as authorities, elders, and parties to the conflict
• Provides an up-to-date security analysis prior, during and after the field trips and informs the team and
management of any changes that could impact on the team and beneficiaries’ security
• Supports in implementation and following up of various field activities, in accordance with objectives
• Identifies, develops and maintains a network of contacts among local authorities, parties to the conflict,
traditional leaders, humanitarian organisations, and members of civil society
• Represents the ICRC with a view to strengthening its acceptance, access and security, and the respect of
its principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence, according to the guidelines provided
• Supports in Projects supervision or by giving input to the departments on the activities planned or
implemented
• Participates in the administrative follow up of field missions, ensuring timely coordination, documentation and
completion of related administrative details
• Collects, compiles and translates/interprets project related information, contributing to accurate and timely
written reports
• Participates in internal and external meetings and briefings related to field activities

Certifications / Education required
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant qualification in a related field of
study
Professional experience required
• 5 years’ progressive work experience in a similar field of activity
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the various stakeholders
• Excellent knowledge of political, economic, social and cultural environment of this region
Desired profile and skills
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• High level of confidentiality
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Somali
• Computer proficiency especially in MS office suite
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in Somalia
Language
• English
• Somali
What we offer
• Challenging job opportunity within a dynamic work environment in an international humanitarian
organization
• Training and Development opportunities
• Competitive salary with benefits, based on the ICRC Compensation and Benefits framework

This is a national/resident position based in Huddur
Closing date 23rd September 2026
Ready to apply?
External applicants apply here
You will need to upload your resume and a cover letter as well as copies of your diplomas and certifications, valid
license to practice, passport and driving license.
Lean more about our recruitment process here.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment.