What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Weapon Contamination (WeC) Field Officer implements directly or supports the implementation and monitoring of ICRC WeC activities. S/he contributes directly to ensuring staff safety and the continuation of critical operations, helping vulnerable people and supporting National Societies in situations where conventional or non-conventional weapon contamination poses a hazard.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Contributes to designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating Risk Awareness/Safer Behavior interventions.
• Contributes to identifying Risk Awareness/Safer Behavior response options based on people centric approach.
• Supports the definition of WeC objectives and priorities.
• Develops access to education programme.
• Designs, tests and produces new WeC material and approaches to raise awareness and promote safer behavior.
• Explore opportunities to ensure that WeC activities facilitate and complement other aspects of ICRC work, such as relief distributions, water provision and dead body management
• Contributes to implementing Risk Awareness/Safer Behavior related assessments, in particular Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) study.
• Contributes to building the capacity of the National Civil Authorities and National Societies in regard to Risk Awareness/Safer Behavior.
• Liaise with PRCS Volunteers, community focal groups and local NGOs in regard to community-based Risk Awareness/Safer Behavior.
• Develops and maintains contacts with local NGOs and National Civil Authorities for implementing Risk Awareness/Safer Behavior activities.
• Helps provide the necessary reports, monitor key performance indicators.
• Facilitates Risk Awareness/Safer Behavior training of trainer (ToT) courses for the National Society and National Civil Authorities.
• Keeps records of distributed materials, training and all data related to Risk Awareness/Safer Behavior activities.

• When applicable, facilitates “Emergency Risk Awareness” campaigns.
• Reports events and changes within the context that could have an impact on the WEC Risk Awareness/Safer Behavior activities, thereby providing sound elements that help the department to set objectives and priorities.
• Responsible for logistical and administrative tasks related to the relevant activities including, preparing SRs, payment sheets, Bill of Quantities and services provider/suppliers quality checks.
• Contributes to written reporting on Risk Awareness/Safer Behavior activities.
• Contributes to the direct costs estimations for the Planning for Results in regard to the relevant file.
• Translates/interprets as required by the department.

Relationships

• Internally, interacts with the Head of Sub-delegation/Office and staff from other programmes (Assistance, Protection, Cooperation within the Movement, Communication) on WeC-related matters.
• Externally, interacts with: the civil authorities (traditional chief, district level), military authorities (officer level), the civilian population, and the National Society (branch head), where applicable under the WeC Delegate's supervision.

Essential Education and Professional Experience Required

• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong reporting and writing skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and experience of training delivery.
• At least three years of professional experience.

Desirable Education and Professional Experience

• Professional training as a teacher.
• Project management experience.
• Humanitarian Mine Action / Weapon Contamination experience.
• Professional experience within international organizations.
• University degree in a related field.

What we offer

• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment;
• Access to a wide variety of online trainings and the ICRC’s onboarding course, with opportunities for further development;
• Attractive social benefits;
• Competitive local salary.

Additional information

• Type of role: National Staff
• Working rate: 100%
• Starting date: ASAP
• Location: Gaza
• Job level: B2
• Length of assignment: 6 months fixed-term contract (renewable)
• Trial period: 3 months
• Application deadline: 23.08.2025

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.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply using the button below, uploading a CV and cover letter in English.

Please note this position is only open to candidates who are currently located in Gaza. In accordance with the Resolution No. 17, 2010 of the Gaza Ministry of Interior, applicants who have a running contract with a Ministry will not be selected.