Job ID
46607
Job Title
Economic Security Generalist
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
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
• Represent the ICRC mandate and its operations to a variety of audiences during field trips, campaigns, and events.
• Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of the ICRC relief and livelihood programs in the assigned area.
• Assess the humanitarian situation and needs, particularly in the field of economic security, emergencies, livelihoods of the affected population.
• Establish and maintain regular coordination with the relevant humanitarian and other actors.
• Participate actively in the development of strategies, plans, project proposals and programs linked with relief and livelihood activities.
• Ensure an effective collaboration with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) branches in general and in particular the DSS AoR.
• Plan and organize field visits for assessment of relief, livelihood needs, and monitoring of project activities.
• Generate statistical and narrative reports as required.
• Provides administrative support and translate from English to Arabic and vice-versa.
• Participate in planning, implementation and monitoring of the ICRC relief and livelihood programs in the assigned area.
• Assess the humanitarian situation and needs, particularly in the field of economic security, emergencies, livelihoods of the affected population.
• Establish and maintain regular coordination with the relevant humanitarian and other actors.
• Participate actively in the development of strategies, plans, project proposals and programs linked with relief and livelihood activities.
• Ensure an effective collaboration with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) branches in general and in particular the DSS AoR.
• Plan and organize field visits for assessment of relief, livelihood needs, and monitoring of project activities.
• Generate statistical and narrative reports as required.
• Provides administrative support and translate from English to Arabic and vice-versa.
Qualifications
• University degree in Business Administration, Economy, agronomy, or relevant field. For non-degree holders, a high-school diploma with minimum of 5 years of direct relevant professional experience is required.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience implementing livelihood/relief programs in humanitarian contexts.
• Proven experience in direct market assessments and CVA implementation (cash transfers, voucher programs).
• Proven field experience in aid distribution and beneficiary registration.
• Very good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
• Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting abilities.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience implementing livelihood/relief programs in humanitarian contexts.
• Proven experience in direct market assessments and CVA implementation (cash transfers, voucher programs).
• Proven field experience in aid distribution and beneficiary registration.
• Very good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
• Computer skills (proficiency in MS Office).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting abilities.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline to apply is on the 8th of February 2026
Salary and Benefits
What We Offer
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
- The opportunity to promote humanitarian values and to alleviate suffering.
- Attractive social benefits.
- Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
- The opportunity to promote humanitarian values and to alleviate suffering.
- Attractive social benefits.
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
Jan 29, 2026
Expiry Date
Feb 13, 2026
CV Language
English
