Stages: Comité International de la Croix-Rouge (CICR) Recherche un.e Stagiaire en politique et diplomatie en Suisse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purpose of the position

The ICRC’s Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy Division

The ICRC’s HQ Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy Division is part of the Department of International Law and Policy, and plays a central role in developing and delivering institutional policy and diplomacy objectives of the ICRC as well as supervising the ICRC’s delegation in New York. The Division works closely with the ICRC’s Presidency, the Department of Operations and across the institution to craft strategic policy objectives, design and deliver diplomatic strategies, and influence key ICRC partners. The Division also works closely with the International Federation and National Societies on areas of mutual policy interest.

Policy and diplomacy has a dual role at the ICRC: to guide the ICRC internally and to influence others. Humanitarian diplomacy supports the feasibility, acceptance and integrity of operations/field action, as well as the organization’s legal and policy initiatives, particularly with States and international organizations. The Division is also responsible for the oversight of internal policy that guides the action of the ICRC and for the development of fundamental doctrines that define how the ICRC’s Mission should be carried out. The ICRC relies on the Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy Division to develop and deliver intellectually sound, principled and compelling policy positions that resonate with the ICRC’s Mission and are easy for others to understand and communicate. Members of the team therefore need to be in close interaction with the ICRC’s operations, intellectually strong, diplomatically skilled and engaging communicators with good political instincts.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Supervise and report on UN/NGO/policy discussions in Geneva on key themes and contexts of relevance to the work of the ICRC;
  • Prepare background notes and briefing files on key thematic- and context-specific discussions;
  • Contribute research to and draft a wide range of policy products;
  • Support ICRC’s participation at bilateral, multilateral and public meetings in Geneva;
  • Support in coordinating the ICRC’s engagement with the Human Rights Council, collaborating closely with Operations and the Legal Division;
  • Support in coordinating the ICRC’s engagement at high-level week during the UN General Assembly, in close collaboration with the President’s office and the New York delegation;
  • Support in the planning, design and coordination of strategic dialogues with key UN agencies and other key actors;
  • Support in the planning and coordination of ICRC engagement at the IASC and SCHR;
  • 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.

Education and experience required

  • A Master’s degree OR 5-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g. international relations, international politics, international law, humanitarian action, development, peace/conflict studies, etc.);
  • Two years of relevant professional experience after graduation;
  • Proven prior experience supporting senior leadership in high-level external engagements;
  • Prior work experience with the UN, an NGO, or a diplomatic mission (at HQ or in-country);
  • Proven experience in critical analysis, research and writing;
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, writing and 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;
  • Sound understanding of international humanitarian law and/or human rights law;
  • Excellent English speaking and written skills; French a strong asset:
  • Available for 1 year.

Application deadline: 01.03.2023 (by 11:59 pm CET)

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