TRAINEESHIP IN SECURITY CRISIS MANAGEMENT SUPPORT UNIT

Capacity-Building 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: 1) Research, Analysis and Development, 2) Security and Safety Risk Management 3) Crisis Management and 4) Capacity Building. 

Purpose

This traineeship position will focus primarily on the capacity-building function of the SCMS unit’s work.

The SCMS unit provides a series of courses on security and crisis management for ICRC managers in the field, oversees the content of personal security training for field personnel, contributes to training provided by other units within the ICRC and provides tailored training modules and workshops. 

• Your strong organizational skills will be key to support the delivery of these courses in collaboration with our Learning and Development department in Geneva and with our regional training centers by updating and organizing course materials, assisting with targeting participants and sending invitations to staff for training, and maintaining course archives.
• You will participate in the facilitation of courses and workshops held in Geneva and help us to improve our didactic techniques.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a number of didactic tools produced by the SCMS unit to assist staff in the management of security and safety risks, including videos and virtual reality tools, such as our newly developed Safety and Security Risk Management videos.
• You will support the smooth organization and take minutes at several technical working group meetings particularly in relation to RCRC Movement Security and the Security and Safety Forum.
• You will be responsible for updating and editing our intranet pages, including the institution’s reference library on security and crisis management, including its conversion into a new Wiki format, as well as supporting us with other internal communication pieces to highlight the work of the unit to other departments and field delegations.
•  In the face of operational crises, you will support the running and minute-taking of Task Force meetings.

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 organizing and/or facilitating workshops, conferences, or training courses an asset.
• Experience with a knowledge-based software is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English essential. Working proficiency in French an asset, including additional command of any of the following languages: Arabic, Russian or Spanish.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent social and interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to think and act independently and creatively, to work with colleagues at all levels, to multitask and to handle tight deadlines.
• Previous field experience is an asset.

What we offer

• A 12 months full-time contract based in Geneva, Switzerland
• Starting date : February 2019
• paid traineeship; 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.