Join the world's largest humanitarian network. The Swedish Red Cross is part of the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network. The Red Cross / Red Crescent is working to improve the lives of vulnerable people before, during and after disasters and emergencies. We support people whoever they are, wherever they are. As one of the 192 National Societies in the Movement, the Swedish Red Cross contributes towards emergency response in various ways ranging from technical to financial support. For example in 2023 we support with food, shelter, health care, water and sanitation to people in need. We are bound by the Red Cross / Red Crescent fundamental principles : humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. If you want to contribute, please apply to the Swedish Red Cross today!

Join the world's largest humanitarian network!

The Swedish Red Cross is part of the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement, the world’s largest humanitarian network dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable individuals before, during, and after disasters and emergencies. We believe in supporting people regardless of who they are or where they are located.

As one of the 191 National Societies in the movement, the Swedish Red Cross (SRC) contributes to emergency response through various means, providing technical and financial support. Our actions are guided by the fundamental principles of the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement : humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

We are now looking for delegates for our WASH roster available primarily to be deployed to lead or support ERU modules including on water supply ( M40 , M15, WSR ), sanitation ( MSM20 and Fecal Sludge Management) and Public Health ( Community Case Management of Cholera and Infection Prevention and Control).

What does it mean to be part of the SRCs delegate pool?

Swedish Red Cross maintains a roster of trained specialists (delegates) ready to be deployed anywhere on short notice in response to international emergencies (natural disasters, conflicts, war zones or health emergencies). Delegates work closely with the local Red Cross / Red Crescent National Society to provide specific services where local infrastructure is damaged, temporarily out of service, out of reach or insufficient to cope with the needs. Most delegates have a full-time job and permission from their employer to take leave of absence if asked by SRC to deploy. The length of a mission is a minimum 4 but ideally 6 weeks and the delegate receives salary from the Red Cross while on mission.

To be accepted onto SRC’s ERU roster, you must complete our recruitment process (application, interview, reference checks), and appr. 24 hours of online trainings if not already done. Once you have completed the necessary training and courses, you will be included in the ERU roster and may be contacted by SRC when there is are deployment opportunities.

What can you expect?

When deployed as WaSH or support specialist (logistics, finance and administrative expertise), your primary objectives will be to implement inclusive and environmentally conscious emergency WaSH activities and to reduce public health risks among target populations in an emergency response. With a focus on increasing the capacity of the host National Society, working with communities through Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) approaches, aligning with and reinforcing overall movement response efforts, and supporting local authorities or institutions such as Ministries of Health or healthcare facilities. Delegates will work to improve handover and sustainability of any interventions and actively assess and mitigate potential negative environmental impacts where possible.

Working conditions during deployment are often difficult and demanding due to the nature of emergency operations and proximity to disaster-affected areas or war zones. The following conditions are to be expected in the field :

• Very basic living standards ie. tents, shared housing, potential limited electricity access during the mission
• Long hours of work in a demanding context with limited resources
• Movement restriction
• Stressful rapidly changing environment with at times limited information

The principal objectives on WaSH and Public Health ERU deployments are :

Depending on the context, we are looking for people to fill the following roles :

Essential skills and experience

Strongly preferable

Prerequisites for all applicants

You must have the willingness to be deployed to a physically demanding working environment in different contexts and work with various stakeholders. We will be prioritizing to recruit people with an availability of up to 3 months, but those with shorter availability (4 weeks) are also encouraged to apply. Depending on which role and level of seniority, salaries during deployment range from approximately 36.000kr to 42.000kr, excluding DSA.

How to apply

Please reply to the application questions below and submit your updated CV in English.

About our recruitment process

Our recruitment process includes interviews, technical tests and in some cases online tests as well as background checks and reference checks. As the Swedish Red Cross is part of the "Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct", we take references from recent employers with questions based on a set form. Final candidates will also be screened against the EU and UN sanctions lists.

Please let us know if you require any specific aid in the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive and fair experience for you.

We accept and consider applications on a continuous basis and will close the recruitment process once the quota is filled.

Any questions?

For questions, please contact [email protected] and indicate the WaSH Pool Recruitment.