Meet The ICRC: Beyond the Job Description

Humanitarian action brings together people from diverse professional backgrounds, united by a common purpose: protecting the lives and dignity of people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence.

Join us for a day of conversations, panel discussions and interactive sessions to explore the humanitarian sector, discover career opportunities, and hear first-hand experiences from colleagues across the organization.

Whether you are a student, recent graduate, early-career professional, experienced specialist or considering a career change, this event offers an opportunity to discover how your skills and expertise could contribute to humanitarian action.

Explore the program and register for sessions that interest you.

Live introductory sessions and panel discussions exploring the humanitarian sector, career opportunities, and first-hand experiences from colleagues across the organization. The afternoon program features dedicated sessions on careers in Health, Interpreting, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), offering deeper insights into these specialized professional fields. Throughout the day, an interactive chat booth will also be available, giving you the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the ICRC team.

09:00–10:00 CET | Discover the ICRC: Who We Are & How to Join

Get to know the ICRC, our humanitarian mandate, and the work we do around the world. Discover our career opportunities and learn how our recruitment and selection process works. Can't make it for the morning session?

Join us for a repeat session at 16:00–17:00 CET.

11:00–12:00 CET | Humanitarian Careers in a Changing World

Explore the challenges facing the humanitarian sector today and what they mean for the next generation of professionals looking to build a career in humanitarian work.

12:00–13:00 CET | Behind the Mission: Health Careers

Discover how health professionals contribute to the ICRC's humanitarian response, explore different roles and hear directly from colleagues about their experiences.

14:00–15:00 CET | Behind the Mission: ICT Careers

Technology plays an increasingly important role in enabling humanitarian operations. Find out how ICT expertise supports the ICRC's work, discover career opportunities and hear from colleagues working with technology in challenging environments.

15:00–16:00 CET | Behind the Mission: Interpretation Careers

Interpreters play an essential role in humanitarian operations, helping colleagues communicate, understand different perspectives, and build trust in complex and sensitive environments. Explore the realities of interpretation work and hear directly from colleagues about their experiences.

Explore Careers – Discover current vacancies and opportunities.

Discover Our Work– Learn more about the ICRC and our humanitarian mission.

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• Once you have registered for the event, you will receive an email with the next steps and access to the event.

• The event is conducted in English and is free to attend

• This event is hosted on the Radancy platform.

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Hope to see you there, and best of luck!