Political Adviser

International Committee of The Red Cross

Kassala, Sudan
On-site
Political and contextual developments
Conflict and security dynamics
Navigates complex bureaucratic environment
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a Political Adviser to provide strategic analysis and support in Kassala, Sudan, focusing on political developments and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in humanitarian contexts, particularly in relation to political dynamics and local authorities

Job Summary

  • The Political Advisor provides high-level support and advisory on political and contextual developments, conflict and security dynamics, and navigating the complex bureaucratic and legislative environment of Sudan.
  • Key responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing the political, social, and humanitarian environment, building and maintaining a network of contacts, and representing the organization externally.
  • The role offers rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment with a competitive employment package and in-house training opportunities.

Matching Summary

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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a Political Adviser to provide strategic analysis and support in Kassala, Sudan, focusing on political developments and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in humanitarian contexts, particularly in relation to political dynamics and local authorities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • political and contextual developments
  • conflict and security dynamics
  • navigates complex bureaucratic environment
  • cultural peculiarities of communication
  • diplomatic protocol
  • humanitarian access and institutional acceptance

Nice-to-have

  • strongly motivated by humanitarian work
  • multicultural environment
  • networking and humanitarian diplomacy

Key Requirements

  • University degree or relevant professional experience
  • 4–6 years overall professional experience
  • 3–4 years experience as a manager or program officer
  • 2–3 years with the ICRC ideally
  • Fluent level (minimum C1) of English
  • Computer proficiency

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Not specified

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