Associate External Engagement

Reports to (role) External Engagement Adviser Main Duties & Responsibilities The Associate spends one year with the Department of Operations and works as an integral part of the team and the wider organization. Associates are specially selected for their mix of intellectual, practical and inter-personal skills. A primary function of the Associate is to support the Operations External Engagement Advisors in their work facilitating the Humanitarian Affairs (HAA) network. As part of this function, the Associate will be tasked with ensuring the Operational Engagement Knowledge Space is kept up to date with context and thematic updates for diplomatic engagements in the field and will support the team in developing the content and user experience of the platform. Other tasks in support of the HAA network will include: Providing substantive support to the review of operational updates shared by regions for individual operations; Moderating HAA network Teams chats to ensure smooth exchange of information across the network; Assisting in the preparation of events for the HAA network, such as the annual HAA gathering. Another key role of the Associate will be to provide support to UN engagements in Geneva, and specifically to support the External Engagement Adviser in their role as focal point for the Interagency Standing Committee (IASC) and the Human Rights Council (HRC). Inform colleagues of HRC meetings and ensure a minimum of coordination across the ICRC on HRC-related platforms; Monitor and report on specific UN discussions of relevance to the work of the ICRC; Review and edit briefing files and speeches as required. The Office of the Director of Operations is engaged in humanitarian diplomacy across all regions, and will need ad hoc support for various external engagements. The Associate will also provide occasional support to the Director of Operations’ team on other humanitarian diplomacy tasks as needed, including on crisis diplomacy. Supports in coordinating the ICRC’s engagement at bilateral, multilateral and public meetings and conferences, in close collaboration with relevant teams; Contributes to the production of strategic guidance, and mapping to enhance engagement and influencing on key contexts; Contributes to the drafting of analytical summaries and other written products in support of the Directorate of Operations.

Required Profile and Skills Recent University Degree in related social and/or technical sciences (e.g. social sciences, international relations, humanitarian, development, peace/conflict studies, etc), and up to two years of relevant professional experience (including internships or volunteer work). Work experience in a humanitarian setting with civil society, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, or the UN is a strong asset Prior exposure to UN and interagency fora and processes (e.g., IASC, Human Rights Council) through professional or academic work is a strong asset Experience developing a webpage; a workspace, or other online tool that would be relevant; No more than 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; Verbal and written fluency in English is required; French a strong asset. Available for 1 year.