At Youth Works Hub, we review international humanitarian and development job opportunities, and this ICRC opening for a Protection Data Manager stands out for anyone with a data background who wants their skills to have a real-world impact in some of the world's most challenging environments.
Who Is the ICRC?
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian protection and assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. Taking action in response to emergencies and promoting respect for international humanitarian law, the ICRC operates as an independent and neutral organization whose mandate stems from the Geneva Conventions of 1949.
Where You Could Be Deployed
As a mobile international role, the Protection Data Manager position may be assigned to one of the following field locations:
🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
🇸🇸 South Sudan
📍 Jerusalem
The ICRC's principle of neutrality means staff are not assigned to a country of which they are nationals.
What You Will Do
🗂️ Data management and quality: Managing the data management team to ensure data collected is properly processed, ensuring consistency and quality.
🛡️ Case management database: Responsible for the case management database and other protection tools.
📋 Strategy alignment: Ensuring data collected is in line with established protection strategies and working procedures.
📊 Analysis for action: Analyzing data to inform the strategies of the protection action.
🔧 Procedures and systems: Establishing and maintaining data entry procedures.
🗄️ Records and information management: Managing records and information related to affected people.
🔐 Data protection and security: Guaranteeing data protection and data security of sensitive data.
📈 Statistics and reporting support: Providing ad-hoc statistics and supporting reporting exercises.
🎓 Coaching and training: Coaching and training colleagues in the Protection department and Data Management Team.
Education and Experience Required
🎓 Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Library or Archive Management, Social Sciences, or a related field
📅 Minimum two to three years of professional experience, including at least two years using and managing data and/or information
🗣️ Professional command of English and French at minimum B2 level; Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian are assets
Desired Profile and Skills
🤝 Strongly motivated by humanitarian work | 🔄 Open-minded, proactive, adaptable | ✅ Responsible, organized, methodical and precise | 🔒 High sense of discretion when dealing with confidential information | 💻 MS Office Suite proficiency; MS Dynamics, SQL, PowerBI, Python are assets
Operational and Field Constraints
⚖️ Staff are not assigned to a country of which they are nationals
🏥 Candidates must be in good health (medical check-up prior to departure)
🚗 Must hold a driving licence for manual transmission vehicles
🏠 Must accept unaccompanied postings for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each, total 24 months)
Assignment Details
📋 Type: Mobile | ⏰ Working rate: 100% | 📅 Starting date: Q1 2027 | 📆 Length: 6 months (extendable) | 📄 Contract: Maximum-term contract
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "mobile role" mean at the ICRC?
A mobile role means you are part of ICRC's international mobile staff and can be deployed to different field operations — DRC, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Jerusalem for this position.
Do I need to speak French as well as English?
Yes. Professional command of both English and French at minimum B2 level is a firm requirement.
Can I bring my family to a field posting?
No. For the first two missions (minimum 12 months each, total 24 months), postings are unaccompanied. This is a strict condition of service.
Deadline
⏳ 15 November 2026
Link
https://careers.icrc.org/talentcommunity/apply/1451519033/?locale=en_GB
