Who are we and what do we do?
In order to fulfill its humanitarian mandate, it is imperative for the ICRC to have effective security and crisis management that identifies and mitigates against risks that threaten our global workforce, assets, and reputation, and provides the framework for a rapid and professional response when a serious security incident or a large-scale emergency occurs. The Security and Crisis Management Support Unit (SCMS) bears chief responsibility for security policy and the provision of operational support through guidance, training, and field missions, as well as facilitating and instigating emergency procedures. The 4 main functions of the unit are: 1) Research, Analysis and Development, 2) Security and Safety Risk Management 3) Crisis Management and 4) Capacity building.
What will you do?
This is a traineeship position where your primary focus will be on the unit's Research, Analysis, and Development area of work. You will play a pivotal role in updating and manipulating internal statistics, particularly in relation to security and safety incidents, as well as preparing presentations and analysis for internal and global stakeholders. You will also help us to monitor and draw from statistics available externally to analyze the wider trends and developments on security in the humanitarian sector. Among the tools that the SCMS unit provides to assist in the management of security within the ICRC is the Security Management Information Platform (SMIP). You will have the opportunity to help shape this tool through your support with its ongoing development and roll-out to delegations in the field. You will be part of the SMIP support team, where your capacity for logical and deductive-thinking will be key to navigate ICRC databases to feed and improve the platform. You will also support the smooth organization of and take minutes at Movement Security working group meetings, as well as the SMIP Steering Committee meetings. In the face of operational crises, you will also support the running and minute-taking of Task Force meetings. Finally, you will also take minutes at team meetings and provide additional managerial and administrative support to the team as needed.
Who are we looking for?
- A recent graduate with a Bachelor's degree in the social sciences (Master's degree an asset).
- Insight into the ICRC and its mandate, and an understanding of the wider Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
- Demonstrated interest in the field of security, risk management, or crisis management and response.
- Experience in statistical analysis and advanced user of Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables.
- Knowledge of Sharepoint or experience working with databases an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English essential. Working proficiency in French an asset.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Capable of working independently and taking initiative.
What do we offer?
The successful applicant will be offered a 12 month full-time traineeship contract based in Geneva, Switzerland beginning in February 2016. Please note that work-related travel outside of Switzerland is not possible in a traineeship position due to HR policy. This is a paid position; however, no additional housing allowance or relocation assistance will be provided.
How to apply?
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Claire Roach (croach@icrc.org) by January 8th, 2017. We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the high volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted.