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INInternational Committee of the Red Cross

Armed Forces and Non-State Armed Groups Delegate(m/w/x)

Genf
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Facilitating dialogue with armed forces and non-state armed groups to promote humanitarian law. Military Staff College Diploma and former mid-to-senior level military officer experience required. Humanitarian and multicultural environment.

Requirements

  • Military Staff College Diploma
  • Former mid to senior level military officer, minimum rank Major
  • Strong operational experience in design and implementation of military operations, preferably at Brigade level and above
  • Minimum 1 year accumulated operational international experience, deployed in conflict areas
  • Experience in operational or strategic HQ level
  • Strong proficiency in two languages on C1 level: English and Portuguese, French, Arabic, Spanish, or Russian
  • Strong motivation for humanitarian work
  • Ability to work under pressure in dangerous environment
  • Capacity to conceptualize and proven analytical skills spanning complex security environments
  • Willingness to work impartially with arms carriers of all natures
  • Demonstrable understanding of contemporary and future conflict implications for humanitarian actions
  • Knowledge and practical experience of incorporating LOAC considerations in planning and conduct of military operations
  • Ability to communicate concisely and fluently, orally and in writing, including analytical papers and presentations
  • Capacity to integrate within multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and adapt to new settings
  • Strong networking skills and ability to engage and persuade decision makers
  • Availability for minimum 2 years (renewable) for field assignment
  • Not assigned to a country of which they are nationals
  • Prepared to accept overseas missions without family for at least 6 months
  • Good health and successful medical check-up prior to departure
  • Possess a driving license for manual transmission vehicles
  • Read pre-requisites before applying

Tasks

  • Support ICRC's dialogue with armed forces and NSAGs
  • Share knowledge and experience across ICRC activities
  • Improve ICRC's positioning and access
  • Encourage legally compliant military operations
  • Contribute to national-level strategy definition
  • Implement national-level strategies for armed forces and NSAGs
  • Provide technical advice on humanitarian implications of military operations
  • Advise on dialogue approach with armed forces and NSAGs
  • Advise on technical/operational aspects of LOAC violations
  • Conduct country analysis of military and NSAGs
  • Advise on humanitarian principles and conflict dynamics
  • Support dialogue with arms carriers on humanitarian issues
  • Accompany armed forces and NSAGs in implementing compliant operations
  • Provide targeted capacity building programs
  • Build and maintain contact network with military commanders and institutions
  • Support ICRC's humanitarian diplomacy efforts
  • Interact internally with delegation members engaged in dialogue
  • Liaise with headquarters (FAS Unit) for technical support
  • Represent ICRC in dialogue with armed and security forces
  • Discuss integration of IHL/IHRL into operational practice

Work Experience

  • 15 years

Education

  • Vocational certification

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • PortugueseBusiness Fluent
  • FrenchBusiness Fluent
  • ArabicBusiness Fluent
  • SpanishBusiness Fluent
  • RussianBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Informal Culture

  • Humanitarian and multicultural environment

Learning & Development

  • Online trainings
  • Onboarding course
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