Assistant, Program - Kufra

About the role

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is seeking a Program Assistant to support its work in Kufra, Libya. The role will contribute to the implementation and monitoring of health and humanitarian programmes in partnership with the Libyan Red Crescent Society (LRCS).

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, coordination and follow‑up of health interventions and other humanitarian projects in the Kufra region.
• Support data collection, reporting and documentation to meet IFRC transparency and accountability standards.
• Facilitate communication between IFRC, LRCS branches and sub‑national stakeholders.
• Help organise meetings, workshops and training sessions for programme partners.
• Monitor programme timelines, budgets and deliverables, flagging any issues to senior staff.

Required profile

• University degree or equivalent experience in humanitarian assistance, public health, development studies or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and to collaborate with local partners.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful health programmes in a challenging humanitarian context.
• Professional development within a global humanitarian network.