Assistant, Program (Ajdabiya or Kufra)

Organizational Context

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with a network of 191-member National Societies (NSs). The overall aim of IFRC is “to inspire, encourage, facilitate, and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by NSs with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world.”IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises.

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.
IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas. IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.
IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

IFRC is dedicated to supporting the Libyan Red Crescent Society (LRCS) in its transition from immediate humanitarian response to sustainable long-term programs. In 2026, the IFRC will play a crucial role in assisting the LRCS with the rollout of health interventions aimed at enhancing medical services in rural and remote areas. This initiative is designed not only to improve access to health care to vulnerable groups but also to strengthen local response capabilities at the branch level.

The LRCS will be equipped to adopt a more rigorous, systematic, and structured approach to coordination, collaboration, and cooperation. This will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of LRCS health programs. Furthermore, the incumbent will dedicate a focused effort to increase engagement with National Society branches and other stakeholders at the subnational level, ensuring timely implementation, ongoing monitoring while meeting reporting commitments and transparency and accountability in all actions.

Job Purpose

The position is based in Ajdabiya or Kufra, on a six‑month fixed‑term contract and its renewable is subject to funds and priorities.

The overall purpose of this position is to provide operational and programme support to the Program Officer and the IFRC Libya Delegation in the smooth, timely, and quality implementation of a time-bound medical convoy project. The role has a strong field and PMER focus and contributes directly to the effective monitoring, reporting, and documentation of medical convoy activities implemented in collaboration with the Libyan Red Crescent Society (LRCS).

The Programme Assistant supports planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities in line with IFRC standards, ensuring accurate data collection, verification, and timely submission of reports. The role includes close follow-up with LRCS medical convoy teams in the field, consolidation of activity data, and contribution to evidence-based reporting and accountability requirements. The position coordinates with relevant technical and programme teams within the IFRC Libya Delegation to facilitate information flow, reporting compliance, and alignment with IFRC systems and procedures. Logistical coordination related to the receipt, documentation, and reporting of medical supplies may be required; however, the position does not hold procurement or contract management responsibilities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Implementation and Field Follow-up

• Support the Programme Officer and IFRC Libya Delegation in the effective field-level implementation of medical convoy activities in collaboration with the Libyan Red Crescent Society (LRCS).
• Conduct regular follow-up with LRCS medical convoy teams during and after deployments to verify activities implemented, services delivered, and outputs achieved.
• Apply standard IFRC PMER practices and procedures in coordination with the Quality and Accountability function, ensuring accurate data collection and adherence to approved tools and indicators.
• Support the consolidation of medical activity data, including consultations, referrals, and medicines dispensed, and contribute to post-convoy activity summaries.
• Participate in coordination meetings with LRCS and IFRC programme staff, prepare meeting notes or minutes as required, and follow up on agreed action points.
• Provide language and translation support, as needed, to facilitate effective communication with LRCS teams on programme implementation and reporting matters.

Administrative tasks:

• Collect, compile, and validate programme data using IFRC-approved templates and tools, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Contribute to the preparation and updating of project agreements, activity reports, and donor-related reporting requirements, in line with IFRC standards.
• Liaise with LRCS to follow up on the progress of medical convoy activities, collect required supporting documentation, photographs, and field information.
• Ensure timely and accurate upload of field reports and activity data to the GO platform or other designated IFRC reporting systems.
• Maintain organized documentation and records, supporting traceability, accountability, and audit requirements.

Coordination and working in a team:

• Coordinate closely with the Health, Programme, and Quality and Accountability teams within the IFRC Libya Delegation to support information sharing, reporting coherence, and documentation of lessons learned.
• Facilitate effective communication between LRCS field teams and IFRC staff to ensure access to relevant technical guidance, tools, and reporting requirements.
• Support internal coordination processes related to medical convoy planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Carry out other duties related to programme implementation and reporting, as assigned by the line manager.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in medical sciences, public health, social sciences, or a related field - Required
• Background or coursework related to health, humanitarian response, or community-based programmes - Preferred

Experience

• Relevant experience in field-based humanitarian operations, including medical activities, health outreach, or community mobilization - Required
• Experience supporting PMER activities (monitoring, data collection, and reporting activities) at field or project level - Required
• Familiarity with the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement or similar humanitarian operating environments - Required
• Prior experience working with mobile teams, outreach activities, or medical convoys - Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Languages

• Proficient with Internet and Microsoft Offices – MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint - Required
• Maintain high level of confidentiality at all levels of work - Required
• Multi-tasking skills - Required
• Good written and verbal communications skills - Required
• Stress management skills - Required
• Teamwork spirit - Required
• Ability and willingness to travel to project communities and stay in basic conditions - Required
• Fluent spoken and written English, Arabic - Required

Competencies, Values and Comments

• Values: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability
• Core competencies: Communication; Collaboration and teamwork; Judgement and decision making; National society and customer relations; Creativity and innovation; Building trust

IFRC Disclaimer

IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

If you appointed to or undertake a role within IFRC, whether as staff, staff on loan or secondees, you will be subject to the organization's Code of Conduct, which is available here and on our website.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include prior professional conduct checks and review of criminal records. IFRC will request a conduct check from all prior employers for a period of 5 years, including but not limited to employers who like IFRC participate in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. For more details on the Scheme, please see ont-style: italic;">THE MISCONDUCT DISCLOSURE SCHEME — SCHR.

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