Job Title：International relations Assistant, based in RCSC

Organizational Unit / Duty Station：IFRC Beijing Country Cluster Delegation

Immediate Supervisor’s Title：Membership Services Manager

Technical Manager’s Title：Head of International Organisation Division of External Liaison Department of Red Cross Society of China (RCSC)

Contract duration: 24 months

Interested candidates shall send their Cover Letter and CVs (Chinese and English) with a recent photo to the following email account: hr.eastasia@ifrc.org no later than 17:00 August 4, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for a written test and/ or an interview. When submitting your CV, please use your Chinese name as the file name. For instance, if your name is Zhang San, the Chinese version of your CV should be named "Zhang San_CV_Ch," and the English version should be named "Zhang San_CV_En."

Please mark clearly of the position name you applied (International relations assistant) in the subject of the email.

Organizational context

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

IFRC is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (Movement), together with its member National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The work of IFRC is guided by the following fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General, and has its Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The Headquarters are organized into three main Divisions: (i) National Society Development and Operations Coordination; (ii) Global Relations, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Digitalization; and (iii) Management Policy, Strategy and Corporate Services.

IFRC has five regional offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Europe, and the Americas.  IFRC also has country cluster delegations and country delegations throughout the world. Together, the Geneva Headquarters and the field structure (regional, cluster and country) comprise the IFRC Secretariat.

The East Asia Country Cluster Delegation (EACCD or EAD) based in Beijing, China works closely with the East Asia National Societies (EANS) of the following countries: China (Red Cross Society of China – RCSC), Japan (Japanese Red Cross Society – JRCS), Mongolia (Mongolian Red Cross Society – MRCS) and the Republic of Korea (Korea National Red Cross – KNRC). The IFRC EAD also provides remote support to the DPRK Red Cross Society (DPRK RCS) through the IFRC Country Delegation in DPRK.

Job purpose

The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) is one of the most important partners of IFRC and play more and more actively as an international humanitarian actor. The International Relations Assistant will support an effective implementation of all international issues at operational level of the RCSC HQ and coordinate the good cooperation between IFRC and RCSC.

International Relations Assistant reports to the Head of International Organisation Division of External Liaison Department of RCSC and facilitates and coordinates the international affairs.

This position will be located in RCSC Headquarter with tasks fulfilled to support IFRC related issues in priority, who may require attending to IFRC meetings/trainings and complete necessary admin requirements in IFRC office every two weeks.

Job duties and responsibilities

The International Relations Assistant will play a critical role in supporting the Red Cross Society of China's (RCSC) international engagement efforts, with a particular focus on facilitating effective coordination and communication between RCSC and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

1. Maintain smooth, timely, and proactive communication between the RCSC and the IFRC;

2. Provide high-quality interpretation and translation support (Chinese-English) as needed for IFRC-related activities, correspondence, and meetings;

3. Facilitate the planning, coordination, and follow-up of IFRC-related visits, missions, and activities with the RCSC, as agreed by both parties.

4. Support the Head of International Organizations Division in dealing with International Affairs of RCSC, including but not limited to:

1)      Maintain good relationship and cooperation between RCSC and other International Organizations.

2)      Develop and maintain regular cooperation mechanism between RCSC and other Red Cross Movement partners around the world.

3)      Organize International and regional conferences/meetings to boost exchanges and cooperation between RCSC and other international partners.

4)      Provide support to the collaboration between RCSC technical departments and their IFRC counterparts.

5)      Provide support to High level exchanges between RCSC and International Partners.

6)      Manage relevant files and documents of international cooperation and relations.

7)      Acting as an CN-EN interpreter/translator during high level meetings and the routine work.

Duties applicable to all staff:

·       Actively work towards the achievement of the Secretariat’s goals.

·       Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent principles.

·       Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Education requirement

·       University degree or Diploma in CN-EN Translation, Interpretation, International Relations, Management or other related degrees/studies..

Position requirements

·       Consent to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement basic vision and ideology.

·       Proficient office computer software skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and etc.

·       Excellent learning skill.

·       Strong sense of responsibilities and confidentialities.

·       Excellent skills to communicate and coordinate in team works, Possession of team spirit.

Languages

·       Exceptional / advanced skill in spoken and written English and Chinese. Those who have passed the TEM-8 are preferred.

·       Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic) are preferred.