JOB DETAILS
Title: International Programme Officer
Duration: 24 Months
Location: Irish Red Cross HQ, Dublin, Ireland
Salary: €44,000 to €49,0001
Reporting to: International Programme Manager
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross (IRC) is part of the world’s largest independent humanitarian network, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The IRC is committed to and bound by, its Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The vision of the IRC is to be a leading humanitarian organisation, providing impartial services and support to vulnerable communities both at home and abroad. Our mission is to identify and deliver humanitarian assistance to those who are most in need.
The IRC’s international work is a core part of its mission to alleviate human suffering globally, and this is guided by its International Strategic Plan. This plan is explicitly linked to the broader 2025-2030 Organisational Strategic Plan, ensuring a unified approach to all IRC efforts. The International Strategic Plan outlines three key goals for its international humanitarian response: strengthening community resilience, promoting principled humanitarian response, and investing in national society development. This comprehensive framework ensures that the IRC's work at home is fully integrated with its international efforts, reflecting a cohesive and impactful approach to humanitarian assistance both in Ireland and abroad.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The International Programme Officer is responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of international programmes, with a specific emphasis on long-term initiatives in key countries. This position is central to the Irish Red Cross's goal of strengthening resilience and national society development. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in humanitarian principles, proven stakeholder engagement skills, and the capacity to travel and operate effectively in complex environments.