Armed Forces and Security (FAS) Programme Adviser

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Armed Forces and Security (FAS) Program Adviser, under the direction of the Regional FAS Delegate, assists the Prevention Department in implementing the FAS program, including participation in the planning, execution, assessments and follow-up of FAS activities as training and dissemination on International Humanitarian Law and International Human Rights Law.

Under supervision of the Regional FAS Delegate, s/he maintains contact with authorities, mainly military and other security forces at various levels, participating in meetings with different interlocutors, in a leading or supporting role during both regular activities and emergencies

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Participates in the preparation, execution, evaluation and monitoring of dissemination activities/courses, including Training of Trainers (ToT) with the military or security forces on international humanitarian law (IHL), international human rights law (IHRL) and ICRC activities; this includes delivering specific sessions as well as organizing and preparing dissemination materials and reporting.
• Participates in drafting the FAS Strategy and integrating it in the annual planning exercise, in compliance with the delegation's main operational priorities and strategy.
• Contributes to developing and consolidating the ICRC's network of contacts within the military and security forces.
• Assists the delegation in the understanding of various arms carriers and, to this end, monitors the political and security situation in the country.
• Maintains and updates the library of ICRC publications needed for FAS activities.
• Contributes to providing FAS-related advice to the delegation on security matters whenever required.
• Supports the various programs of the delegation in FAS-related matters, at his/her level of responsibility.
• Represents the FAS Delegate in his/her absence.
• Actively promotes the cooperation between ICRC and Armed and Security Forces in Lebanon.
• Ensures timely completion of post-activity reports and contributes to institutional reports on matters relating to military and security forces

Certifications / Education required

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Attended a military staff college at the intermediate (BA) level of study.

Professional experience required

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience including Operational Planning and Deployments.
• Rank of Lt Colonel to Colonel with command experience.

Desired skills

• Leadership: Advanced
• Accountability: Proficient
• People management: Proficient
• Team work & collaboration: Advanced
• Representing ICRC: Advanced
• Context and dynamic analysis: Proficient
• Communication: Proficient
• Networking and Building Relationships: Proficient
• Human rights law and humanitarian principles: Proficient
• Dialogue with authorities/arms carriers: Proficient
• Planning and Organizing: Proficient
• Advisory and consultancy: Proficient
• Collaboration & Influencing: Advanced
• Training delivery management: Advanced

Certifications and Other Requirements

• Legal studies/qualifications an asset.
• Good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment a must.
• Experience in deployed military operations preferred.
• Proven networking and communication skills required and comfortable engaging with senior military officers and authorities.
• Computer proficiency.

Language

• Arabic: Fluent.
• English: Full professional working.

What we offer

• Salary Package: 2’927 – 4’275 USD/Month (As per ICRC salary scale, salary setting processes will determine fair setting in coherence with the qualifications of the applicant and the requirements of the job).
• 13th Month of salary paid in December, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Annual Leave: 20 calendar working days of paid leave per year, pro rata basis in accordance with the period worked.
• Health Insurance: 90% of premium fees under class B, coverage include: Doctor visits, Medicines, Therapy services, etc.
• International Retirement Saving Plan (IRSP): a contribution valued at 11.5% of your monthly salary, these savings are paid by the end of service as a lump sum.
• Other benefits subject to internal rules and regulations: High Cost of Living Allowance (HCLA), Schooling allowance, eyeglasses, designated personal training budget for learning opportunities.

Additional information

• Location: Beirut
• Working Schedule: Monday till Friday, from 8 Am till 5 Pm
• Type of contract: Fixed Term, 1year (Renewable based on performance and need for position).
• Activity rate: 100%
• Estimated start date: January 1, 2026
• Application deadline:  December 2, 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