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Senior Humanitarian Affairs Advisor(m/w/x)
Diplomacy and humanitarian policy engagement with Permanent Missions, UN agencies, and Swiss MoFA. Minimum 10 years of experience influencing multilateral institutions required. Support for Swiss-funded initiatives, engagement with DFAT, and proposal preparation.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in international relations, political science, humanitarian affairs, law, or related fields
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in diplomacy, humanitarian policy, or multilateral engagement
- Track record influencing multilateral institutions (e.g., UNSC, UNHRC) on humanitarian or protection issues
- Familiarity with civilian protection, IHL, humanitarian access, and conflict dynamics
- Experience working with or in field-based humanitarian operations
- Valid authorization to work in Switzerland without visa sponsorship
- Deep understanding of Geneva’s policy and diplomatic architecture
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and representational skills
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to convert analysis into actionable influence plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Proficiency in French is highly desirable
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across remote, global teams
- Commitment to CIVIC’s values and mission
Tasks
- Cultivate high-level relationships with Permanent Missions, UN agencies, ICRC, OHCHR, and multilateral actors
- Serve as focal point for CIVIC’s relationship with Swiss MoFA counterparts (FDFA/PHRD, Mediation Unit, SDC)
- Support preparation and follow-up of Swiss-funded initiatives
- Strengthen engagement with DFAT, Australian Mission in Geneva, and Canberra-based stakeholders
- Coordinate with Development colleagues on proposal preparation
- Position CIVIC as trusted advisor on PoC issues using field data, thematic expertise, and policy analysis
- Map and monitor Geneva influence ecosystem to identify strategic entry points
- Lead design and implementation of advocacy strategies aligned with CIVIC’s global priorities
- Develop and deliver persuasive policy messages, briefings, and statements
- Advance thematic initiatives in partnership with HQ and other HD hubs
- Track global and regional policy trends, resolutions, and negotiations
- Co-develop high-quality policy outputs grounded in field evidence
- Advise CIVIC leadership and field teams on multilateral developments
- Represent CIVIC in formal multilateral processes and informal diplomatic convenings
- Strengthen alliances with like-minded NGOs, think tanks, and humanitarian partners
- Identify opportunities for joint initiatives and shared advocacy campaigns
- Integrate field-level priorities with global advocacy efforts
- Contribute to cross-hub learning, harmonized messaging, and joint campaigns
- Support internal alignment by liaising with program, research, and policy colleagues
- Track and report on engagement outcomes, influence metrics, and lessons learned
- Provide input into donor proposals, grant reports, and fundraising strategies
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- French – Basic
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Senior Humanitarian Affairs Advisor(m/w/x)
Diplomacy and humanitarian policy engagement with Permanent Missions, UN agencies, and Swiss MoFA. Minimum 10 years of experience influencing multilateral institutions required. Support for Swiss-funded initiatives, engagement with DFAT, and proposal preparation.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in international relations, political science, humanitarian affairs, law, or related fields
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in diplomacy, humanitarian policy, or multilateral engagement
- Track record influencing multilateral institutions (e.g., UNSC, UNHRC) on humanitarian or protection issues
- Familiarity with civilian protection, IHL, humanitarian access, and conflict dynamics
- Experience working with or in field-based humanitarian operations
- Valid authorization to work in Switzerland without visa sponsorship
- Deep understanding of Geneva’s policy and diplomatic architecture
- Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and representational skills
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to convert analysis into actionable influence plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Proficiency in French is highly desirable
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across remote, global teams
- Commitment to CIVIC’s values and mission
Tasks
- Cultivate high-level relationships with Permanent Missions, UN agencies, ICRC, OHCHR, and multilateral actors
- Serve as focal point for CIVIC’s relationship with Swiss MoFA counterparts (FDFA/PHRD, Mediation Unit, SDC)
- Support preparation and follow-up of Swiss-funded initiatives
- Strengthen engagement with DFAT, Australian Mission in Geneva, and Canberra-based stakeholders
- Coordinate with Development colleagues on proposal preparation
- Position CIVIC as trusted advisor on PoC issues using field data, thematic expertise, and policy analysis
- Map and monitor Geneva influence ecosystem to identify strategic entry points
- Lead design and implementation of advocacy strategies aligned with CIVIC’s global priorities
- Develop and deliver persuasive policy messages, briefings, and statements
- Advance thematic initiatives in partnership with HQ and other HD hubs
- Track global and regional policy trends, resolutions, and negotiations
- Co-develop high-quality policy outputs grounded in field evidence
- Advise CIVIC leadership and field teams on multilateral developments
- Represent CIVIC in formal multilateral processes and informal diplomatic convenings
- Strengthen alliances with like-minded NGOs, think tanks, and humanitarian partners
- Identify opportunities for joint initiatives and shared advocacy campaigns
- Integrate field-level priorities with global advocacy efforts
- Contribute to cross-hub learning, harmonized messaging, and joint campaigns
- Support internal alignment by liaising with program, research, and policy colleagues
- Track and report on engagement outcomes, influence metrics, and lessons learned
- Provide input into donor proposals, grant reports, and fundraising strategies
Work Experience
- 10 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- French – Basic
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About the Company
Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC)
Industry
NonProfit
Description
CIVIC is an international NGO working to improve protection for civilians in conflict zones.
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