Thailand: Deputy Advisor for Humanitarian Diplomacy

Vacancy Notice

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Bangkok seeks to fill the following position:

Deputy Advisor for Humanitarian Diplomacy

Job Purpose:

The Deputy Advisor will contribute to develop the ICRC’s strategy and efforts in terms of humanitarian diplomacy, multilateral affairs and policy in the sub-region, including the hub for global diplomacy in Bangkok. In doing so, s/he will improve the level of knowledge and acceptance of humanitarian concerns, international humanitarian law, other relevant norms and principles in the sub-region and within international/regional institutions.

Responsibilities:

· Assisting in developing the ICRC’s global/regional/national roadmap for humanitarian diplomacy, multilateral affairs and policy in the Mekong region and towards the diplomatic hub in Bangkok;

· Providing written analyses on the political, security, social and humanitarian environment in the region and concerned countries, as well as targeted research on issues of interest for the ICRC;

· Developing humanitarian diplomacy projects and dialogues on an annual basis;

· Ensuring a dialogue on key humanitarian topics and contexts at all relevant levels;

· Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive stakeholder database, by helping in the identification and mobilization of key interlocutors, while maintaining a working contact with key officials at all relevant levels;

· Responding to Government, non-government and third-party consultations related to bilateral or multilateral matters of interest to the ICRC;

· Creating, prioritizing and helping to manage external speaking opportunities for ICRC representatives including at the highest level;

· Preparing and/or attending conferences, seminars and bilateral meetings, which may involve research work, speech-writing, speaking points, reporting and follow-up;

· Assisting the Adviser for Humanitarian Diplomacy and Management to draft analyses, general and specific objectives within the framework of the annual Planning for Results exercise;

· Liaising with other ICRC departments, at Headquarters and ICRC Delegations as necessary;

· Supervising internships in Humanitarian Diplomacy;

· Monitoring, researching, evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of ICRC’s stakeholder relations, making recommendations to bring appropriate improvements.

Qualifications and Skills:

· University degree or equivalent in humanitarian/legal/political affairs or related area;

· A minimum of seven years of experience in international relations, humanitarian affairs, human security, Human Rights and/or International Humanitarian Law;

· Excellent analytical skills;

· Confirmed communication, presentation, and networking skills;

· Fluency in English, written and spoken;

· Excellent organizational abilities, sense of initiative and setting priorities;

· Experience in project management;

· Proper computer literacy;

· Previous experience with an international organization and ability to work within a multicultural team;

· Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and to react within short notice;

· Demonstrated autonomy, motivation and commitment;

· Ability and willingness to travel throughout the ASEAN region.

We offer arewarding and enriching work in a humanitarian and international environment, and also:

• An unique opportunity to help people affected by conflicts or other situations of violence;
• Initial training and on-boarding;
• A competitive salary with benefits.

Starting date: ASAP

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV and letter of motivation in English, as well as availability and salary expectation, by email only to: ban_recruitment_services@icrc.org (specify position name at your email title)

Attn: Human Resources Department

The closing date for the post will be: 28 Jun 2019

(please refer to the source of vacancy announcement e.g. website, newspaper, etc… in the application letter)

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV and letter of motivation in English, as well as availability and salary expectation, by email only to: ban_recruitment_services@icrc.org (specify position name at your email title)

Attn: Human Resources Department

The closing date for the post will be: 28 Jun 2019

(please refer to the source of vacancy announcement e.g. website, newspaper, etc… in the application letter)

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview