2026 Call for Applications: Senior Specialist – Protection, Gender and Inclusion (PGI/GEDSI) at Australian Red Cross – Remote Global Role

The Australian Red Cross is offering a senior-level remote opportunity for experienced humanitarian professionals in the field of Protection, Gender, and Inclusion (PGI) and Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GEDSI). This position sits within international programs and focuses on strengthening inclusive programming across disaster response, preparedness, and recovery operations.

As part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement, the role is designed for a technical expert who can provide strategic leadership, shape policy direction, and ensure that inclusion principles are embedded across all international interventions.

About Australian Red Cross

The Australian Red Cross is part of the global Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, a humanitarian network that supports people during crises and emergencies worldwide. The organization operates on the principle of humanity, delivering assistance to vulnerable communities affected by conflict, disaster, and social inequality.

Within its international programs, PGI and GEDSI frameworks are central to ensuring that humanitarian responses are inclusive, equitable, and responsive to the needs of all groups, including women, children, persons with disabilities, and marginalized populations.

Role Overview: Senior Specialist – PGI/GEDSI (Remote – Global)

The Senior Specialist – PGI/GEDSI is responsible for providing technical leadership and strategic oversight across Australian Red Cross international programs. The role ensures that protection, gender, and inclusion standards are effectively integrated into humanitarian programming.

Key functions of the role include:

• Setting strategic direction for PGI/GEDSI programming
• Advising on inclusive humanitarian program design and implementation
• Ensuring alignment with global best practices and organizational strategy
• Supporting consistency of PGI approaches across international operations
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

The position requires a strong combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and field-based humanitarian experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Specialist plays a central role in shaping inclusive humanitarian action. Core responsibilities include:

• Providing technical guidance on PGI/GEDSI programming in disaster and crisis contexts
• Supporting the design and delivery of inclusive humanitarian interventions
• Ensuring tools, resources, and frameworks are effectively used by staff, volunteers, and partners
• Aligning PGI practices across Australian Red Cross international programs
• Working with internal and external stakeholders across global humanitarian networks
• Monitoring, evaluating, and improving PGI/GEDSI interventions
• Leading or supporting research design and implementation related to inclusion
• Contributing to high-quality program proposals and technical reports
• Strengthening learning and evidence-based programming in humanitarian contexts

This role is highly strategic and directly influences how inclusion is implemented in humanitarian responses.

Required Skills and Experience

Candidates applying for this senior specialist role are expected to demonstrate advanced expertise in humanitarian programming and inclusion. The ideal profile typically includes:

• Strong technical experience in Protection, Gender, and Inclusion (PGI/GEDSI) programming
• Experience in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery operations
• Familiarity with humanitarian work in Asia and the Pacific regions
• Previous work within Red Cross Red Crescent or similar international NGOs
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills
• Experience in designing, monitoring, and evaluating humanitarian programs
• Ability to influence stakeholders and provide strategic guidance
• Proven experience in writing program proposals and technical reports
• Background in leading or contributing to research initiatives in humanitarian contexts

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• A relevant academic degree with substantial professional experience, OR
• Equivalent specialist skills gained through non-traditional qualifications and experience
• A valid Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain it prior to appointment)
• Demonstrated suitability to work in international humanitarian environments

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official job listing page. The application process typically redirects applicants to the original recruitment portal.

• Application Action: Click “Apply” on the official job listing
• Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed-term
• Work Arrangement: Remote (Global)
• Work Schedule: Full-time

Applicants are advised to prepare detailed documentation of their humanitarian experience, particularly in PGI/GEDSI programming and international response contexts.

Importance of the Role in Humanitarian Work

The Senior Specialist – PGI/GEDSI position plays a critical role in ensuring that humanitarian programs are inclusive, equitable, and effective. By embedding gender equality and social inclusion into disaster response and recovery efforts, the role helps ensure that no group is left behind during crises.

It also contributes to strengthening global humanitarian standards by aligning Australian Red Cross programs with international best practices. Through technical leadership, research, and strategic guidance, the role supports more effective and accountable humanitarian action across multiple regions.

This makes it a high-impact position for professionals seeking to influence global inclusion practices at a senior level within the humanitarian sector.

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