Traineeship in the Economic Security Unit

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 their International Federation 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 advise and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Context

Within its global Economic Security (EcoSec) approach in conflict-affected countries, the ICRC implements Relief, Livelihood, and Structural Support Programs to maintain, restore or improve food- and economic security at the household level. The ICRC’s EcoSec programs are multifaceted and use in-kind assistance, cash, vouchers, and services to assist conflict-affected people in a timely and flexible way to meet their crucial needs and expenditures in a balanced and dignified manner. The ICRC provides emergency food and non-food items; supports nutrition programmes; delivers agricultural and veterinary or livestock-related activities; and supports income generation.

At ICRC headquarters, the EcoSec Unit defines mentorship, policies, tools and templates to support operational teams throughout the result-based management cycle, including assessing needs, planning, crafting, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating quality humanitarian responses.

Purpose

The EcoSec Associate will collaborate with Unit colleagues to:

i) Support the development of technical guidance and training materials;
ii) Update internal knowledge management tools;
iii) Produce statistical compilations, analysis, and visualizations; and
iv) Contribute to operational research, specifically emphasizing public health and nutrition.

They will receive technical guidance from the Economic Security Unit members, including Heads of Sector in charge of assistance operations and specialists leading specific thematic files. They will be able to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in relief, food security, and livelihoods, with significant scope for engaging in new and innovative ways.

Reports to (role)

The EcoSec Associate will report to the Deputy Head of the Unit and will support projects throughout the Unit in collaboration with Heads of Sectors and Thematic Specialists.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

Knowledge Management Tools

The post holder will support the EcoSec Unit in developing an integrated digital environment to host EcoSec guidance, handbooks, reference documents, training materials, technical tools, glossary, and lessons learned. This includes mapping existing resources, contributing to the design, and collaborating with a Digital Learning Officer on building the digital environment. The associate will also be involved in the production and updates of content on the existing collaboration and communication platforms of the Unit: The EcoSec Resource Centre, which regroups references as a Wiki, and the EcoSec Communities of Practice, where EcoSec staff can share and exchange knowledge.

EcoSec Learning and Development (LnD)

The post holder will contribute to the digitalization, production, translation, and proofreading training materials and digital learning content.

Communication

The post holder may be asked to contribute to reviewing and redesigning external publications about the EcoSec Unit’s worldwide activities.

Support to nutrition and other thematic files

The post holder may support data collection exercises, reviews of existing work, and translations of training modules on current or emerging thematic files. The associate position will specifically focus on the Unit’s positioning on public health and nutrition, with opportunities to work with specialists in income & markets, livestock, agriculture, climate change, and interactions with other units within the Department of Protection and Essential services.

Certifications / Education required

University degree in public health, nutrition, information/data management, communication, social sciences, international relations, or equivalent.

Professional Experience required

Maximum professional Experience: 1 year (2 years if including 1-year traineeship)

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work, international affairs, and policy;
• Proactive, autonomous, and well-organized,
• Data analysis literacy;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Good analytical and synthesis skills;
• Fluent in Microsoft Office;
• Autonomy, flexibility, adaptability;
• Some practical field experience is an asset;
• Proven interest in humanitarian action, the ICRC, and other components of the Movement.

Language

Proficient in written and spoken English, knowledge of French and other official ICRC languages is a vital asset.

Additional information

• Location: Geneva
• Type of contract: Traineeship
• Length of assignment: 6 months
• Relocation: Not provided for traineeships
• Visa/permit: legitimacy card provided
• Gross monthly salary: 3’840,00 CHF
• Estimated start date: 01.05.2023
• Application deadline: 31.01.2023
• Application documents required: diplomas, work certificates, scan color of passport – please upload it on your profile.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.