1. Promotion of IHL and IHRL
In coordination with management and the FAS team in Juba, the position develops and implements dissemination programmes on IHL and IHRL for weapon bearers and armed actors within the Yei Sub-Delegation AOR. It delivers training sessions and dissemination activities, assesses interlocutors’ needs, and advises management on engagement strategies and priorities.
The role designs and conducts briefings, workshops, and trainings for armed groups on key topics including: fundamental rules of IHL and the Geneva Conventions; protection of civilians, medical personnel, and humanitarian workers; prohibition of sexual violence, recruitment and use of children, and indiscriminate attacks; the mandate of the ICRC, its emblems, and working modalities; and other relevant themes identified in the field. Messaging is adapted to commanders, fighters, and local leaders to ensure relevance and understanding.
2. Mapping and Engagement with Interlocutors
The role establishes, maintains, and strengthens relationships with key commanders and decision-makers from armed and security actors within the AOR. These include SSPDF, SPLA-IO/NAS, local militias, community-based armed groups, government security services (National Security Service and Police), and regional/international actors such as UNMISS, AU, and RJMEC.
Regular field visits are conducted to engage armed actors in their areas of operation, build trust, and maintain dialogue. The position ensures updated contact details of interlocutors and supports continuous communication to facilitate humanitarian access, acceptance, and operational security. Support to the security team is provided when required.
3. Context Analysis and Advisory Role
The position continuously monitors and analyses political, military, and security developments affecting the humanitarian situation and ICRC operations. This includes changes in armed group structures, leadership, alliances, territorial control, patterns of violence, and broader dynamics impacting humanitarian access and respect for IHL.
It assesses the implications of these developments and provides timely analysis and recommendations to management. The role supports informed decision-making and adaptation of operational approaches, while contributing to a shared understanding of the evolving context through regular analysis and reporting.