Safety Officer

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.

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.

Purpose

The Safety Officer advises the delegation/site on safety risk assessment and associated precautionary measures for the site and for field trips, while ensuring proper dissemination of safety-related information in line with Duty of Care obligations. The role emphasizes transparent communication, collaboration with relevant authorities, and strict adherence to local regulations and procedures.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Functional Responsibilities: Identifies and evaluates safety-related updates from reliable open sources, ensuring they are accurate and applicable. Reports safety-related events and changes that could impact ICRC's activities, ensuring timely and transparent communication with hierarchy. Helps and advises the Field teams to prepare Field trips by providing an updated safety analysis on the area to be visited by the ICRC. Analyses safety situation and advises management on the po