Protection Data Manager

International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

. Manage protection data through the entire Data Life Cycle .

Posted 10/27/2026contractJerusalem • SwitzerlandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data management throughout the Data Life Cycle, ensuring data quality and security while providing analytical insights to inform protection strategies. Proficient in managing teams and training staff within a humanitarian context, with strong organizational and leadership capabilities.

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Data ManagementCase Management SystemsData AnalysisLeadership SkillsBilingual Proficiency in English and French

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Hard Skills

Data EntryData Quality ChecksSQLPythonPowerBIMS DynamicsMS Report BuilderData Analysis SoftwareInformation ManagementStatistical Reporting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsAdaptabilityTeamworkCreativity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteWindows EnvironmentWeb-Based ToolsCase Management DatabaseProtection Tools

Industry Keywords

Humanitarian WorkProtection StrategiesConfidential InformationField VisitsConflict-Affected Context

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage protection data through the entire Data Life Cycle
Manage data and processes related to follow-up of protection beneficiaries and events under the ICRC mandate
Manage the data management team and ensure collected data is properly processed, including data entry, consistency and quality checks
Maintain the case management database and other protection tools
Ensure collected data aligns with protection strategies, guidelines and working procedures
Analyze data to inform protection-action strategies
Establish and maintain data-entry procedures according to global instructions and contextual needs
Manage electronic and paper records and information related to affected people
Guarantee protection and security of sensitive data
Provide ad-hoc statistics and support office reporting, including Protection Statistics and Planning and Monitoring for Results
Coach and train Protection department colleagues and the Data Management Team
Primarily work in an office, with field visits potentially required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Information Management, Library or Archive management, Social Sciences or a related field; qualifying professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the university degree
Minimum two to three years' professional experience, including at least two years using and managing data and/or Information
Professional command of English and French (minimum B2 level)
Additional ICRC language(s)—Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian—an asset
Strong motivation for humanitarian work
Open-minded, proactive, adaptable and creative
Responsible, with good organizational skills; methodical and precise
Strong analytical and evaluative skills; self-disciplined
Willingness to learn new technology
Ability to work in a team under pressure in a conflict-affected context
Leadership and managerial skills
Propensity for supervising and training staff
High sense of discretion in dealing with confidential information
Experience working with case-management systems or personal data
Fully conversant with and keen interest in Windows environment, including Microsoft Office Suite, and web-based tools
Knowledge of MS Dynamics, MS Report Builder, SQL or Visual Basic programming languages, PowerBI, Python, and data-analysis software is an asset
Must be in good health and complete a medical check-up prior to field departure
Must possess a driving licence for manual transmission vehicles
Must accept unaccompanied postings for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each) or a total of 24 months
ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals

Benefits

Comp & perks

Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
A two-week orientation course
A 3 week data management course and briefing
Other opportunities for further in-house training
Career development and progressively more responsibility
Generous social benefits
Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere