Traineeship in the Field of Institutional Partnerships

Requisition ID: 19285

Region: Europe (HQ)

Contract type: Traineeship

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide 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 with their International Federation in order 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.

Purpose

The ICRC’s Institutional Strategy 2019-2024 sets as a strategic orientation working with others, particularly with Movement partners, to achieve greater impact and more durable solutions for people affected by conflict and violence. The orientation recognizes that the complexity of challenges and the gaps between needs and response cannot be met by a single approach or organization.

In order to ensure the implementation of results of the Institutional Roadmap for Strategic Orientation 3 (Working with others), the purpose of this post is to continue building partnering capabilities in generals, seeking for alignments to support the Movement ambition, adapting systems and processes and improving the organizational readiness to partner with Development Actors and Movement partners for balanced humanitarian impact (SHI). To this end, the Partnerships Associate works closely with the Partnerships Coordinator (red line) and the head of the Movement Partnership, Policy and Legal affairs (PPL) unit (blue line), as well as with colleagues working on partnerships within the Movement and Development Actors. They serve as a focal point for a mapping and data collecting project on partnership, support to improving partnership capabilities and guidelines, supporting relevant Movement partnership initiatives and disseminating partnering knowledge through existing communication tools and platform (JIVE, Newsletter, case studies, etc.). they act as a support in the running of a Partnerships governance mechanism (the Partnership Council) and its workstreams and priorities.

They will be part of a new team in a new department and will work closely with colleagues across the house. As the future Partnerships set-up and working modalities are crafted and clarified in 2022/2023, the scope & impact of the Partnership Associate will evolve.

Reports to (role)

The Partnership Coordinator in the Department of Mobilization, Movement & Partnerships

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Works with the Partnership Coordinator and supports her, in coordination with the Movement division, in convening colleagues to implement the results for Strategic Orientation 3 of the Institutional Strategy Roadmap including developing partnering ‘Blueprints’/ Proofs of Concepts;
• With the support of the Partnership Coordinator, acts as a focal point for the Partnership Mapping/Data gathering project, interacts with key partners including a data architect and colleagues working on similar IT solutions;
• Supports efforts to strengthen learning, peer support and knowledge management, including by owning the development of a bi-monthly newsletter and moderating an internal online portal supporting a Community of Practice of partnership practitioners;
• Assists in preparing documents required by the Partnership Community of Practice (PTP-CoP)-CoP, the Partnership Council (PTP-C) and other workstreams related to SO3, and produces minutes of meetings when necessary;
• Supports the Partnership Coordinator in their role as focal point for global, institutional partnership by assisting and co-stewarding these initiatives as requested; and in coordination with the head of the PPL unit when relevant (e.g. case studies, National Societies Investment Alliance);
• Support the head of PPL in the implementation of the workplan on the Movement approach for SHI in coordination with other relevant colleagues;
• Provides ad-hoc administrative support, keeps internal information systems up-to-date and assists with the organisation of meetings and events;
• Provides support to any other priority area as the institutional Partnership efforts will evolve. Priorities, ambitions and working modalities will be shaped and sharpened throughout the year.

Certifications / Education required

Master’s degree in international relations/affairs, development, business, economics, or humanitarian action.

Professional Experience required

We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Proficient in English and French;
• Ability to think strategically and to express ideas clearly (oral & in writing) including to top management;
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines & to efficiently prioritise and handle workload;
• Passion to work in a fast-paced, international working environment and availability for 1 year.

Additional information

• Location: Geneva
• Type of contract: Traineeship
• Length of assignment: 12 months
• Relocation: Not provided for traineeships
• Visa/permit: legitimacy card provided
• Gross monthly salary: 3723,2CHF
• Estimated start date: 01/09/2022
• Application deadline: 17/06/2022
• Application documents required:
  • a curriculum vitae: including your nationality and date of birth (without photos)
  • a motivation letter of 500 words maximum, explaining what skills and experience you would bring to the position
  • diplomas, work certificates, scan color of passport

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome application from all qualified candidates.