GENERALIST FIELD OFFICER

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

Generalist Field Officer (GFO) facilitates and contributes to the identification of humanitarian problems and to the smooth implementation of activities in the area of responsibility. The GFO contributes to the security analysis and provides regular reports.

The job holder represents the ICRC in the view of strengthening its acceptance and is in charge of the networking activities in the region covered.

This is a national/resident position based in Mogadishu, Somalia.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Monitors and analyses security, political, military, economic, and social developments within the AoR, identifying emerging trends, risks, and their potential implications for the affected population

• Identifies humanitarian needs resulting from 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

• 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 strengthen its acceptance, access and security, and the respect of its principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence

• Collaborates with protection department on community engagement activities

• Supports Identification humanitarian needs resulting from the conflict or natural factors, and proposes course of action; assessment, and assistance projects

• Identifies potential risks challenges, and security threats within the operational environment and, recommends appropriate mitigations measures or necessary adjustments to ensure safe and effective implementation of activities

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Supports the Sub Delegation`s management in the planning, implementation, and follow-up of field activities, ensuring alignment with established objectives

• Proactively establishes, coordinates, and maintains regular engagement with key stakeholders, particularly local authorities in priority zones, to monitor evolving developments, gather relevant information, identify emerging concerns, and enhance situational awareness within the AoR

• Strengthens and maintains regular engagement with Movement partners, particularly at branch level, to promote effective coordination and ensure the delivery of quality services to affected populations

• Provides timely, up-to-date security assessments before, during, and after field trips, promptly informing the team and management of any changes in the security environment

• Provides support to various departments, as required, through field supervision of ongoing projects and by offering relevant technical inputs and recommendations on planned and ongoing activities

• Contributes to the Sub Delegations operational reports, with a particular focus on security developments, humanitarian trends, and contextual changes

• Collects, compiles and translates/interprets information about the projects and contributes to written reporting

• Participates in internal and external meetings or briefings on ICRC 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

• 4 years’ progressive work experience in a similar field of activity

• Comprehensive knowledge of and exposure to a wide range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related protection issues

• Experience in security management in a volatile context will be an asset

Desired profile and skills

• Demonstrated management and negotiation skills in a complex setting

• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills

• Team management skills

• High level of confidentiality

• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Somali

• Excellent knowledge of political, context, economic, social and cultural environment of Banadir region

• 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

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.

Additional information

This is a national/resident position based in Mogadishu, Somalia.
Closing date 23rd November 2026