Humanitarian Protection Generalist (International Aid Worker)
Australian Red Cross is seeking skilled Humanitarian Protection Generalists to join our International Delegate Register. From the Delegate Register, Humanitarian Protection Generalists (the ICRC Generalist) can be deployed internationally to support operations of the International Committee of The Red Cross (ICRC) and provide professional assistance to communities impacted by humanitarian disasters or conflicts. Deployments typically last for 12 months and are salaried.
As an ICRC Generalist delegate, your main duties will include:
* Situation Analysis: Contribute to comprehensive assessments of the general situation, including security, protection concerns, and the humanitarian needs of affected populations, aligning actions with the Delegation's strategic objectives.
* Network Development: Forge and nurture connections within your area of responsibility, engaging with diverse stakeholders such as affected communities, Armed groups, local authorities, NGOs, National Red Cross/Red Crescent societies, community leaders, etc.
* Field Operations: Conduct field missions to assess the situation and evaluate protection concerns of victims of armed conflict and other forms of violence, ensuring timely and appropriate responses. Implement contextual protection priorities, such as facilitating detainee visits, reuniting family members separated by wars and other situations of violence, and documenting violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law.
* Coordination and Collaboration: Collaborate with ICRC departments and the broader Red Cross/Red Crescent movement, actively contributing to the implementation of protection and assistance activities.
* Promotion of IHL: Plan and conduct dissemination sessions on IHL, ICRC activities and mandate to target audiences, fostering awareness and understanding.
* Security Management: Develop and maintain a dialogue with relevant actors, including security force and arms carriers, to ensure security guarantees for ICRC field operations. Continuously monitor the security environment, promptly and regularly draft reports and share updates on security incidents with relevant stakeholders.
* Reporting and Leadership: Produce timely and confidential internal and external reports, adhering to protocols and ensuring proper follow‐up. Occasionally, take on leadership roles within teams as required.
Essential Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in a related field (International Law, International Relations, International Development, Human Rights).
* Experience in Protection services such as detention, judicial guarantees, missing persons and their families, protection of civilians, internal displacement, migration, community‐based protection, Gender‐based Violence, child protection, urban violence, etc. is considered an asset.
Other Essential Requirements
* Citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
* Fluent spoken and written English (CEFR standard C1 or C2).
* Level B2 (CEFR standard) in a second language (French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian).
* 2 years of experience in humanitarian services, including at least 3 months worked internationally in a related field (protection, IHL, diplomacy, development assistance).
* Digital Literacy, including ability to navigate digital devices (laptops, smartphones), analyse web‐based information and work effectively with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
* Ability to drive a manual car.
* Personal motivation to provide humanitarian assistance to individuals and communities impacted by disasters or armed conflict.
* Ability to adapt to and function effectively in challenging living conditions and potentially unstable security environments.
* Ability to work effectively while under pressure and within multicultural teams.
* Availability to deploy for assignments of 12 months.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Design solutions and plan operations that consider local cultural factors.
* Respect cultural diversity within the team.
* Adapt programs and operations in line with socio‐political and cultural context, with specific focus on addressing the needs of vulnerable groups.
Interpersonal Communications
* Deliver accurate, clear and concise messages, orally and in writing, to inform a range of audiences.
* Actively listen to and encourage feedback from peers, communities, volunteers and other stakeholders.
* Convey complex ideas and plans based on inputs from different audiences in an engaging, appropriate and clear manner.
* Able to interact with diverse groups and a wide range of interlocutors, exhibiting a strong commitment to collaboration within a multicultural environment.
Judgement and Decision‐Making
* Make informed, timely, balanced decisions at an individual and team level through consultation, research and consideration.
* Find solutions to problems in a resourceful and creative manner.
* Explain decisions to those who implement or are affected by them.
Motivating Others
* Provide regular formal and informal feedback and recognize contributions of others to maintain team productivity.
* Positively support others to maintain motivation by clearly articulating the purpose of the program.
Personal Resilience
* Appropriately cope with stressful situations by remaining constructive and positive under stress and remaining focused on objectives as the operation evolves.
Integrity
* Act in accordance with Movement principles and values.
* Model ethical behaviour and use the power of their position with integrity and accountability.
* Refer reports of violations onwards using appropriate channels.
* Develop concise, consolidated reports that analyse progress, challenges and plan for follow‐up action across the sectors.
Candidate Assessment
All candidates will be assessed based on technical and core competencies specific to this role. Candidates may be further invited to take part in a competency‐based interview, assessment centre and psychological assessment.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment (PSEAH) & Child Protection
Australian Red Cross reserves the right to conduct background checks on all candidates, including police, working with children checks, personal reference checks and other checks Australian Red Cross considers necessary. Candidates who do not pass a work with children check, or whose background checks suggest they may pose a risk to the safety and wellbeing of others will not be considered for this position.
Australian Red Cross participates in the global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and is committed to preventing sexual misconduct or child abuse. Australian Red Cross is a child‐safe organisation. As part of our recruitment process, Australian Red Cross may contact previous employers to ask about any sexual misconduct or child abuse concerns or investigations.
Operational Constraints
In line with the principle of neutrality, staff seconded to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) cannot be deployed to any country of origin. Delegates must be in good health and agree to participate in health clearance processes prior to any assignment.
For more information on the ICRC Generalist role, and working internationally with Australian Red Cross, contact Javeria Khalid on
Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child‐safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
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