Job ID
51878
Job Title
Armed Forces Program Assistant
To work for
ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
Engages and maintains contacts with the Ministry of Defense and other national, regional or international institutions.
Represents the ICRC in education, field training and policy/structural support to the armed forces in the country in the domain of IHL and IHRL.
Organizes meetings, gatherings or conferences applying relevant administrative and logistics procedures.
Carries out regular institutional reporting, interpretation for the Programs or translation of documents.
Prepares and keeps track of budget expenditure as per financial rules.
Take notes during meetings and conferences, and drafts reports based on them.
Represents the ICRC in education, field training and policy/structural support to the armed forces in the country in the domain of IHL and IHRL.
Organizes meetings, gatherings or conferences applying relevant administrative and logistics procedures.
Carries out regular institutional reporting, interpretation for the Programs or translation of documents.
Prepares and keeps track of budget expenditure as per financial rules.
Take notes during meetings and conferences, and drafts reports based on them.
Qualifications
Minimum Baccalaureate degree.
At least 3 years of military background (excluding training period).
Legal and security studies and previous instructor experience an asset.
Fluent command of English and Arabic (any other language in addition is an asset).
Computer proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint).
At least 3 years of military background (excluding training period).
Legal and security studies and previous instructor experience an asset.
Fluent command of English and Arabic (any other language in addition is an asset).
Computer proficiency (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint).
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline to recieve applications is 10th of November 2026.
Salary and Benefits
As per ICRC salary scale
About us
Permanently present in Syria since 1967, the ICRC is a neutral, impartial, and independent organization with an exclusively humanitarian mission. The ICRC works closely with and supports the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) to meet food, water, and health needs of people affected by the fighting in both emergencies and to help them start rebuilding their lives. They work together to raise awareness about risks from mines and other explosive remnants. The ICRC works to restore links between families who have been separated by the conflict and migration, visits a number of prisons, promotes respect for international humanitarian law. The ICRC also provides advice and support to local authorities and forensics practitioners in managing human remains with respect and dignity. The ICRC's operation in Syria is its largest in the world, with over 650 staff working in its offices in Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, Hassakeh, Homs, and Tartous.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 25, 2026
Expiry Date
Nov 10, 2026
CV Language
English

