Senior Officer, AI Cloud and Security

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian network, with 191 member National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. IFRC uses the Triple R – response, resilience and respect – to deliver on Strategy 2030. IFRC responds to disasters and crises, ensuring timely, coordinated and locally led humanitarian action. IFRC supports its members in building community resilience in the areas of climate and environment, health and wellbeing, and migration and displacement. IFRC promotes respect for our fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality, including in our work on values, power and inclusion. The IFRC focuses throughout on its core mandate – its raison d'être – of strategic and operational coordination, humanitarian diplomacy, National Society development, and accountability.

IFRC is led by its Secretary General and has its Headquarters in Geneva and five regional offices in Africa (Nairobi); the Americas (Panama); Asia Pacific (Kuala Lumpur); Europe (Budapest); and MENA (Beirut) as well as representation offices, service centres and delegations across the globe. IFRC has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment and other forms of harassment, abuse of authority, discrimination, and lack of integrity (including but not limited to financial misconduct). IFRC also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

In virtually all countries, people increasingly rely on and expect a diverse range of digital services (e.g., through their mobile devices) to interact with local government, companies, and community organizations and services. This disruption is already happening to humanitarian assistance. Yet, the Digital Divide remains a persistent and significant challenge at both national and local levels.

The need for a successful and large-scale digital transformation is urgent. And Digitally Transforming the IFRC and its 191 members is a complex process which requires collaborative action and support across the membership. Therefore, the IFRC recently developed a Digital Transformation Strategy which was approved by the IFRC Governing Board in May 2021.

The Digital Transformation Department (DTD) has full leadership responsibility for the implementation of the digital transformation strategy and the positive impact it will have on the 191 National Society members of the IFRC. The DTD provides strategic leadership and guides the IFRC Secretariat as well as the members network to adapt and innovate humanitarian services, drawing on digital services, data-enabled decision-making, and other opportunities for digital transformation in support of the IFRC's Strategy 2030. In addition, the DTD is responsible for the development and implementation of business transformation, information technology and digitalization services throughout the IFRC Secretariat, thereby supporting the same transformation in 191 NSs, setting the vision, and drawing stakeholders together on this digital journey.

The incumbent reports into the AI and Data management unit (“AI & Data unit”), that is accountable to the Director of the DTD. The other units and teams reporting to the DT Director include the Enterprise Architecture, Strategy & Planning unit, the Digital development and management unit, the Infrastructure & Security Team and the Global Service Desk and Endpoint Management team. Under the leadership of the Director, these units and teams serve as members of the global DTD management team, along with the CISO and Regional DT managers.

The AI & Data unit is responsible to deliver greater value from IFRC's data, and ensures the development and implementation of IFRC's data and AI governance and strategy, in close collaboration with the IFRC's Data Protection Office and through indirect management of data professionals in other departments. The unit oversees all data operations, data product lifecycles and manages the organisation's data platform, as well as the coordination and support to AI initiatives.

The Senior AI Cloud and Security Officer will also interact with internal and external AI and data experts, private sector, academia, external suppliers, vendors and consultants who are sourced to deliver AI-related activities.

The Senior AI Cloud and Security Officer is responsible to design, deploy, and monitor AI systems that adhere to organizational policies and global best practices and is delivered by working closely with cross-functional teams. This includes managing Microsoft Purview's Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), securing AI/ML data pipelines, and enhancing the organization's cloud security posture.

AI Platform Management

Oversee organizational AI platforms for development, testing, and production environments. Implement best practices for AI lifecycle management, including model deployment, monitoring, and retirement.

Security & Compliance

Review AI applications to ensure compliance with organizational policies, ethical AI principles, and regulatory requirements. Lead risk assessments and mitigation strategies for AI/ML systems and sensitive data. Contribute to threat-modeling and incident response planning for AI-related risks.

Data governance

Establish and maintain data lineage tracking for AI models to ensure transparency and compliance. Collaborate with data scientists, developers, and compliance teams to enforce secure data governance.

Automation & Integration

Design and implement automated DSPM workflows using Microsoft Purview and Azure-native tools. Develop and maintain security automation scripts and integrations (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Logic Apps).

Cloud security

Monitor and optimize Azure security controls including Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, and Key Vault. Ensure proper configuration of identity and access management for AI workloads.

Innovation & Advisory

Stay updated on emerging AI security trends, frameworks, and regulatory changes. Advise leadership on strategic AI security initiatives and risk posture improvements. Act as a main point of reference to support staff of all levels in understanding current practices and systems.

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