bezpośredni pracodawca International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Opis

The ICRC helps people around the world affected by armed conflict and other violence. We do everything we can to protect their lives and dignity and to relieve their suffering, often with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners. We also seek to prevent hardship by promoting and strengthening international humanitarian law and championing universal humanitarian principles.
People know they can count on the ICRC to carry out a range of life-saving activities in conflict zones and to work closely with communities to understand and meet their needs. Our experience and expertise mean we can respond quickly and effectively, without taking sides.
The ICRC helps people around the world affected by armed conflict and other violence. We do everything we can to protect their lives and dignity and to relieve their suffering, often with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners. We also seek to prevent hardship by promoting and strengthening international humanitarian law and championing universal humanitarian principles.
People know they can count on the ICRC to carry out a range of life-saving activities in conflict zones and to work closely with communities to understand and meet their needs. Our experience and expertise mean we can respond quickly and effectively, without taking sides.
Do you want to make a difference, using your skills where they are needed most?
The ICRC recruits professionals for a wide variety of roles in more than 90 countries. Your role will contribute to our mission of protecting and assisting victims of armed conflict and violence.
Most positions require two years’ professional experience, as well as a strong humanitarian motivation. Experience of living or working abroad is also highly desirable as it demonstrates an ability to live in situations outside your comfort zone and to be open-minded to different cultures and beliefs. Find out more details about our recruitment criteria : https://careers.icrc.org/content/Working-In-The-Field/?locale=en_GB
If you are a recent graduate looking for your first work experience, you may be interested in our associate programme, which is based at our headquarters in Geneva. Each year, we hire around 80 to 100 young professionals to work in different departments for a year. This is a full-time, paid position and more details can be found on our careers website: https://careers.icrc.org/go/Graduates-and-Students/3808201/
Please note that we do not hire volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, you can look for opportunities with the National Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in the country where you live.
Skills we need
The ICRC is always looking for professionals in the following areas: medicine and health care, forensics, engineering, water and habitat, agronomy, livestock veterinary medicine, logistics, supply-chain management, economic security and relief, finance, IT, HR, international humanitarian law, mine clearance specialists, and people with experience of the military or police. We also look for interpreters in up to 20 languages.
What we offer
Working abroad for the ICRC can be challenging, but also extremely rewarding. You will see the direct impact of your skills and endeavours, while learning from a multicultural and diverse team.
We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as training opportunities and a structured and personal career path. Listen to our colleagues talking about their work here: https://careers.icrc.org/content/Meet-our-colleagues/?locale=en_GB
How to apply
Please visit our careers website https://careers.icrc.org/ where you will find all the details of our recruitment criteria, benefits, FAQs, testimonials and more. You can apply for any of our roles through our online application system, unless otherwise specified.