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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 the 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.” The IFRC works to meet the needs and improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters, health emergencies and other crises

Job duties and responsibilities

- By delegated authority of the PGI lead: coordinate and spearhead the PGI technical review and feedback for all DREFs, Emergency Appeals, and Operational Strategies and input to the Emergency Support Groups, Crisis team meetings and operations structures to ensure continuous and clear accountability and support on protection, gender and inclusion concerns in operations.

- Coordinate deployment, support, and technical guidance for PGI Surge personnel including accompaniment of PGI surge remotely (supporting their work, debriefing and ensuring orientation to any coordination or tasks within IFRC operational framework) 

- Support operational research on PGI outcomes in DREF-supported responses (this is funded through DREF team and may require mission related travel). 
- Conduct reviews of application of the PGI Marker and feed into institutional reporting systems (for example FCDO business case data on application of PGI Standards in emergencies).

Communication and Humanitarian diplomacy
- Translate technical insights and operational results into strategic communications that highlight impact, gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring that PGI issues are systematically addressed in IFRC leadership and decision-making processes. Internal JD Template

Duties applicable to all staff
1. Actively work towards the achievement of the Federation Secretariat’s goals
2. Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles
3. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager

Qualifications
Advanced degree or equivalent in social sciences, gender studies, humanitarian affairs  
Relevant four-year degree with one year relevant experience or three year degree with two years of relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications with substantial years of relevant experience  
Experience working within an IFRC emergency response or strong experience and knowledge of the disaster and operations teams globally. 
Sound discipline knowledge gained through experience, training or education. 5+ years in humanitarian operations, including with gender, protection, or related specialised knowledge 
Direct experience in emergency response or surge  
Experience with DREFs, anticipatory action, or response planning 
Strong stakeholder management skills
Knowledge of Red Cross Red Crescent Movement
Strong interpersonal skills and trusted relationship-builder, fostering collaboration and coherence across diverse stakeholders
Values-driven, principled action
Fluently spoken and written English