TRAINEESHIP IN SECURITY MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SYSTEM UNIT (research & analysis)

Research & Analysis Associate

Traineeship in the ICRC's Security and Crisis Management Support Unit

What 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:

• Research, analysis and Development,
• Security and Safety Risk Management
• Crisis Management and
• Capacity building. 

Purpose

You will play a pivotal role supporting the unit with data management, including gathering a wide array of information and data to support the research and policy development work of the unit, including updating and manipulating internal statistics, particularly in relation but not limited to security and safety incidents. You will 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 Delegations with security management is the Security Management Information Platform (SMIP).  You will support us with drawing out statistics based on incidents reported in this tool and updating business intelligence tools such as Tableau, where your capacity for logical and deductive-thinking will be key, including creativity, to convert figures into compelling visualizations. You will elaborate presentations, workflows, checklists and templates to assist the unit’s business processes in the areas of security and crisis management. In the face of operational crises, you will assist the running and minute-taking of Task Force meetings. You will also support the smooth running of the unit with ad hoc administrative tasks, as well as organization of workshops/events (such as the annual security management workshop in Amman) and minute-taking at technical working groups, composed of internal stakeholders and/or Movement partners.

Certifications / Education required

A Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences (Master’s degree an advantage).

Professional Experience required

Some relevant work experience (including internships, volunteer work) but no more than 2 years of work experience in total (applicants with more than this will automatically be excluded from consideration).

Desired profile and skills

• 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. Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Sharepoint is an asset.
• Working proficiency in French an asset, including additional command of any of the following languages: Arabic, Russian or Spanish.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to support decision making and business processes with creativity and rigor.
• Flexible, adaptable and quick to master new tools and concepts.
• Capable of working independently and taking initiative.

What we offer

• A  12 month full-time contract based in Geneva, Switzerland
• Starting date : February 2019.
• A paid position; however, no additional housing allowance or relocation assistance will be provided.

Application deadline : 6th January 2019
 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the high volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted.