Unit: Women and War
Salary: 2200 to 2800 CHF (depending on qualifications)/per month
Start Date:
Duration: One year
Description
The trainee will assist the Women and War Advisor in ensuring that that ICRC operational activities (regional, headquarters, and in the field) adequately incorporate the protection and assistance needs and capacities of women.
Key Responsibilities
Thematic support functions:
- Ensure the implementation and monitoring of the ICRC's Plan of Action on Women and War at all levels of the organization including operational and regions departments at headquarters as well as delegations in the field.
- Research and draft articles and position papers on issues of concern to women and war.
- Produce communication materials such as speeches and press releases on women and war topics and for relevant events such as International Women's Day
- Attend and follow-up on relevant internal and external meetings.
Operational support functions:
- In the absence of the Women and War Advisor, the trainee will take over the daily management of the office
- Follow up on specific women and war projects such as documentaries and photo exhibits.
- Conduct briefings and debriefings of field staff
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:
· A master's degree in international humanitarian law, international relations, sociology, history, or anthropology
· Native English fluency with good French reading abilities
· Specialization and/or solid work experience in the field of gender, violence against women, sexual violence, etc…
· Field experience in the context of gender, violence against women, is desirable.
· Knowledge of the mandate and operation of the ICRC
· Knowledge of areas related to protection and humanitarian assistance
· Capacity for analysis and synthesis of complex ideas
· Initiative and capacity to work independently under minimal supervision
· Excellent communication skills including strong writing abilities
Applications *Interested male candidates are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should send their complete application (CV + cover letter) to Kate Latimir (klatimir@ICRC.org) by