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 act 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 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 direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Global LnD team contributes to the ICRC’s operations by offering institutional learning and development paths which support all staff members to optimally and efficiently tackle their present and future roles. LnD delivers all core institutional learning programs. It also contributes to the onboarding of newly hired staff members by providing adequate training. It is a global team of over 90 staff worldwide.

The post holder will support this effort by assisting in the development and implementation of learning initiatives and events and promoting the Learning & Development offer to internal partners.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

Support the LnD Division in various projects:

• Contribute to events management with the ability support with communications, engagement, and logistics (e.g., supporting the organization of an institution-wide Learning Week, developing an annual calendar with specific audiences, coordination with speakers, proposal for design, coordination, and logistics with internal and external partners).
• Contribute to the evolving communication strategy and implementation for various programmes within the Learning & Development division, including creation of communication plans and tools to implement LnD strategies.
• Design, publish and edit content (including announcements, infographics, & videos) through the organization’s intranet software and other channels.
• Contribute to improve the communication and visibility of LnD services and activities, including LnD contributions for internal newsletters and communication events.
• Coordinate regularly with the internal communication team of the HR department and Communications & Information Management department on possible alignments and opportunities.
• Compile and analyze course evaluations.
• Contribute to the design of pedagogical documents used for LnD programmes.
• Measure and assess LnD communication efficiency through data collection, surveys, and focus groups.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

Certifications / Education required

University degree in marketing, communication, public relations or related field.

Important information: Only individuals enrolled in higher education or who have recently completed their studies are eligible to be trainees/associates. For candidates to be eligible they must have a maximum of one year’s professional experience after graduation (related to the post) or two years if they have been in previous traineeships.

Desired profile and skills

Knowledge of current communication and tools, including digital platforms.
Strong English written and oral communication skills (French an asset).
Sound knowledge of various research methodologies (including data collection and analysis).
Previous experience supporting the management of events.
Well organized and detail oriented.
Strong analytical and organizational capacity.
Problem solving skills
Ability to work both independently and within a team.
Comfortable working within a certain degree of ambiguity.
Ability to engage with a wide range of partners.
Ability to adapt to workload that varies and to work under pressure.
Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
Graphic design skills (Canva, Piktochart, Vyond) an asset.
Experience in monitoring and evaluation an asset.
Knowledge of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement an asset.

Additional information

• Location: Geneva, Switzerland
• Type of contract: paid Traineeship
• Length of assignment: 12 months at 100%
• Relocation: Not provided for traineeships
• Visa/permit: Legitimacy card provided
• Gross monthly salary: 3,840 CHF
• Estimated start date: 15 July 2023
• Application Deadline: 26 May 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 crafting an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.