Head of Sub-Delegation

About the Company

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organization that protects the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and situations of violence, and promotes humanitarian law and principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

About the Role

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Bangkok seeks to fill the position of Head of Sub-Delegation, based in Chiang Mai. The Head of Sub-Delegation manages operations in accordance with strategies, objectives, programmes and action plans defined by the delegation it reports to.

Responsibilities

• Represent the ICRC and build acceptance from stakeholders for ICRC's role, mandate and working modalities.
• Participate in internal and external meetings and develop a network of stakeholders including provincial authorities, military, UN, NGOs and other humanitarian actors.
• Implement and follow up programmes and activities in the area of responsibility, including oversight of safety and security.
• Gather information regarding the general situation along the Thailand–Myanmar border including political, security and humanitarian dimensions.
• Manage the sub-delegation, including its human and financial resources, in alignment with ICRC procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Excellent command (spoken and written) of English; proficiency in Thai is considered an asset.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in the humanitarian or government sector; prior experience with international humanitarian organizations is a plus.
• Knowledge of Myanmar–Thailand border dynamics or the Myanmar crisis.
• Solid understanding of humanitarian field operations, Thailand's public administration and strong cultural sensitivity.
• Experienced people manager: leading multicultural and diverse teams across functions, hiring, coaching, performance management, setting priorities and direction, building high-performing teams and leading through change and ambiguity.

Benefits

• Dynamic and challenging work in the humanitarian sector and an international environment.
• Competitive salary with benefits, good working conditions and in-house training/development.
• Open-ended resident contract (subject to organizational requirements).

Additional Information

• Preferred starting date: 3 August 2026.
• Submission deadline for applications: 23 June 2026.
• Qualified applicants are requested to submit a comprehensive CV and letter of motivation in English, as well as salary expectations. Use subject line format: POSITION – First Name Surname and apply by email only to: ban_recruitment_services@icrc.org
• Only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview; ICRC will not keep files of applicants who were not shortlisted.