The Armed and Security Forces (FAS) Program Adviser assists the FAS delegate in implementing the police program, including the planning, carrying out, assessing and following up police-related activities. S/he maintains contact with authorities, mainly police, military or security bodies but not only, at various levels, and participates in meetings with different contacts, in a leading or supporting role.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists the Armed and Security Forces (FAS) delegates and the ICRC delegation in understanding all operating or dormant arms-carrier (AC) structures; to this end, monitors the political and security situation and specific groups/players and regularly updates mapping of arms carriers
- Supports the FAS delegates in drafting the FAS strategy and integrating it in the annual planning exercise (Planning for Results), in compliance with the delegation's main operational priorities and strategy
- Represents ICRC to police audiences delivering the broad spectrum of ICRC activities, procedures, principles as well as the correct positions on international humanitarian law (IHL) and other universal humanitarian principles
- Maintains and updates the stock of different ICRC publications needed for FAS activities
- Contributes to developing and consolidating the ICRC's network of contacts within the police and security forces
- Contributes to providing FAS-related advice to the delegation on security matters, including ongoing police/law enforcement operations (if relevant)
- Supports the delegation in FAS-related matters, at his/her level of expertise. Requires travel and extended periods of work outside of normal hours at unsociable hours and at weekends
- Presents with confidence and to very high standards at lectures, meetings, seminars, and other venues, to very senior police/military commanders, as well as to staff officers at strategic, operational, and tactical level headquarters
- Regularly prepares reports and minutes for the delegation. In addition, ensures regular management and filing of information, and drafts formal letters and emails
- Represents the FAS/PGE delegate(s) in his/her absence
REQUIRED PROFILE
- A university degree or a degree from a police or military academy, former senior military officer, and preferably have proven operational experience
- Combat experience would be an asset
- Good knowledge of international humanitarian law and international human rights law and prior work experience in the ICRC or a National Society would be an advantage. Whilst police experience is essential, s/he must display and prove good knowledge of detailed police/military structures, and police/military training, education, and operational processes
- Fluent in English communication skills
- Knowledge of other local languages relevant to ICRC's operational areas is an asset
THE ICRC OFFERS
- A meaningful career within an international humanitarian setup
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunities for continued learning and development
How to apply:
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants are requested to submit by email to man_recruitment@icrc.org until 19 January 2022*.
1) Resume
2) Cover letter
Please clearly indicate in the subject line: SURNAME First name – MAN FAS Program Adviser (Resume & cover letter).
Duration of contract: Open-ended
Contract start: 01 February 2022
*Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is successfully filled.
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. A valid NBI clearance must be submitted once shortlisted.