The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of the IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.
IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of the IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.
IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegation and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
At Geneva level the Health and Care Department focuses on two strategic directions:
These two strategic directions are supported by four pillars:
Support to operational research for public health in emergencies
Support to the management of the emergency health surge technical working group
Support to public health response, including development of new tools and training packages
Support to the public health in emergencies team
Contribute to an effective, high quality IFRC public health in emergencies team:
Be flexible in your work definition according to needs and targets and improve team efficiencies and effectiveness within available HR and financial resources.
Duties applicable to all staff
Work actively towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.Required
Be currently-enrolled in a university or equivalent level, or have graduated recently (normally within 1 year from the date of hiring) in an area that is focused on MPH, Public Health, Global Health, epidemiology.Preferred
Experience with research and development of summary reports. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.Required
Fluent spoken and written English. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to deliver work products against deadlines.Preferred
Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic). Knowledge of the IFRC and Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies and their core mandate and function. Basic knowledge about health topics the Red Cross and Red Crescent work on including: malaria, immunization, nutrition, climate, migration, first aid, MHPSS, community health worker initiatives to deliver integrated health interventions and other health topics.Application Instruction
Please submit your application in English only.