Red Cross Humanitarian Professional

Do you want to strengthen Red Cross’ international humanitarian work?
The Danish Red Cross, in cooperation with the Faroe Islands Red Cross, is looking for a motivated colleague to join as a Humanitarian Professional.

We have the possibility to adjust the position to the candidate’s profile and level of experience. We are looking to match the candidate to one of three opportunities in either Ethiopia, Lebanon or Malawi. Your work will also help strengthen the bond between the Danish and Faroe Islands Red Cross, through communication and outreach in the Faroe Islands — which is why the ability to speak Faroese (or have a strong connection to the islands) is essential.

The aim is to make a difference for people living in complex and protracted crisis contexts. This is a collaborative effort between Danish and Faroe Island Red Cross supporting the local Red Cross or Red Crescent Society staff and volunteers to address local needs. Our focus areas include Health (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Non-Communicable Diseases), Disaster Management, and inclusion of marginalized groups. The potential areas of engagement are many, activating strategic initiatives of local led action, strengthening the partnership, data management, influencing the humanitarian agenda, and exploring new ways of funding (Innovative Financing).

About the position
You will be contributing to the Red Cross’ global work in humanitarian response, capacity building, and programme development.

Your tasks will be diverse and include:

• Contributing to project and programme management, including planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (PMER).
• Supporting communication and documentation, including stories, SoMe content, visibility materials, and learning products.
• Assisting with donor and partner relations, including reporting and development of new project proposals.
• Coordinating visits and delegations, as well as providing ad hoc administrative and management support.

We have three opportunities covering different technical and geographical areas. Your technical experience and profile besides experience with the tasks above can be an advantage; health (cardiometabolic and non-communicable diseases) for Ethiopia, youth and resilience for Malawi, MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) for Lebanon.

Candidates will be considered for all three profiles but kindly indicate and motivate your preferred opportunity when applying.

Regional Programme Delegate with a focus on health and advocacy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia:

• Project management and programme coordination support to, among others, the regional health programmes
• Support to strategic processes, incl. final reporting and ensuring lessons learned are disseminated
• Development of SoMe material and other regional communication material, and supporting selected DRC Country Offices in the same where needed
• DRC Regional Management support, minute taking, compilation of information, reporting etc
• Ad hoc support to plan and execute visits in Ethiopia (limited)
• Occasional work-related travel to be expected within Ethiopia and to neighbouring countries

Programme Delegate with a focus on youth and communities, Lilongwe, Malawi:

• Support programme development processes, PMER, data collection, and analysis
• Development of baseline studies and evaluations for DRC supported projects
• Project communication activities, including development of communication material and SoMe content
• Participate in and assist field trips, visits, and camps
• Prepare cross-cutting project trainings and learning events and other capacity building initiatives
• Ad hoc support tasks in emergency response as per request

Programme Delegate with a focus on programme management, oPt/Iraq, based in Beirut:

• Support programme management, including reporting, activity monitoring, and proposal writing
• Participate in field visits in the oPt.
• Support capacity building of the National Society in Iraq.

Who are you?
We expect that you:

• Speak and write English fluently
• Speaking and writing sufficient Faroese is a requirement
• Have a demonstrated interest in - and preferably some experience with – humanitarian work, project management, and/or programme coordination.
• Hold a relevant academic or technical background.
• Have strong analytical and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Thrive in multicultural and challenging environments and are willing to travel.

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to work in an international environment and gain hands-on experience with Red Cross humanitarian programmes.
• A dynamic workplace with a strong focus on learning, professional development, and both local and global collaboration.
• A posting in one of our country or regional offices, with expected field travel.

The position is for one year, with a start 1st of February 2026, or as soon as possible after that. Housing and health insurance is covered by DRC.

Further information:

For all interested candidates, the Faroe Island will set up an information meeting on the 2 October at 19:00 (Faroese time) at the office of Faroe Islands Red Cross, Stiðjagøta 6, 100 Tórshavn, where it will be possible to hear about experience of working for Danish Red Cross and ask questions regarding the work, terms and positions. It will also be possible to join online. The link to the event is found here: Participate in meeting online

Candidates from Faroe Islands are also welcome to contact Sigrið Zachariasen, sigridz@redcross.fo, for questions. Other candidates can contact Ida Faurholt, imfau@rodekors.dk.