Job Opportunities in Switzerland

The ICRC’s Policy, Research and Humanitarian Diplomacy Division

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

• Contribute research to and draft a wide range of policy products
• Prepare background notes and briefing files on key thematic- and context-specific discussions;
• Monitor and report on UN/NGO/policy discussions in Geneva on key themes and contexts of relevance to the work of the ICRC;
• Support in coordinating the ICRC’s engagement at bilateral, multilateral and public meetings and conferences, in close collaboration with relevant teams;
• Support the Division, as required, on other tasks related to senior leadership external engagements, engagement with NGOs, and collaboration with the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement on policy and humanitarian diplomacy efforts.

Required profile and skills

• A Master’s degree OR 5-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. social sciences, international relations, humanitarian, development, peace/conflict studies, etc.);
• Two years of relevant professional experience after graduation;
• Demonstrated experience in critical analysis, research and writing, with strong communication skills;
• Capacity to work fast in response to tight deadlines and with attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Excellent English; French a strong asset.
• Available for 1 year.

Desired qualifications / experience

• For both: Work experience in a humanitarian setting with civil society, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, or the UN ;
• For diplomacy associate: prior exposure to UN and interagency fora and processes (e.g., IASC, Human Rights Council) through professional or academic work;
• For policy associate: Lead or contributing author of a publication, academic or professional (e.g. thesis, article, book chapter);

• Global South candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional information

• Type of role: Associate
• Working rate: 100%
• Location: Geneva
• Type of contract: Traineeship
• Monthly salary: CHF3891
• Length of assignment: 12 months
• Estimated start date: Late January 2025

Our Values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.