Operational research and support to regions

Contract

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Reports to (role)

CCHN Head of Operations

What we do

The Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN) was founded in 2016 as a joint initiative of five humanitarian agencies: the International Committee of the Red Cross, Médecins Sans Frontières Switzerland, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations World Food Programme and the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue. Our aim is to facilitate the capture, analysis, and sharing of experiences and practices around humanitarian negotiation and to provide a space for dialogue across organizations. At the core of our activities is the CCHN Community of Practice, a global community of humanitarian practitioners working at the frontlines of humanitarian action.

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 direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose of the position

The Operational research and support to regions as a Project Manager is part of the Operations Team. The position works in close collaboration with the Operations Managers to develop research, content, discussions, and workshops/thematic sessions on relevant negotiation challenges faced by the members of the CCHN Community.

The position also aims at maintaining and nurturing relations with members of the CCHN community of practice with the objective of ensuring the relevance of the projects and products to the members.

Main duties & responsibilities

• Contributes to developing a system for analyzing and compiling the frontline negotiators' experiences to support them in their domain. Gathers and analyzes information on trends, opportunities, and challenges related to humanitarian negotiation practices across the community.
• Informs the development of practical tools and methods for enhancing negotiation practices.
• Engages with scholars and policy-makers on negotiation and humanitarian action.
• Undertakes field assessments and interviews designated practitioners.
• Helps design research and policy questions to frame the efforts of the negotiators' community.

50% travel time expected to the field

People management responsibilities

No

Scope & Impact

• Strategic impact: plays a critical role in collating dispersed negotiation experiences at the ICRC and the larger community, thereby contributing to building institutional memory in this area.
• Geographic remit: global.

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Relationships

• Internally, interacts with practitioners in reflecting on challenges and dilemmas.
• Externally, interacts with scholars and policy experts.

Education & experience required

• Typically 10-12 years of professional experience.
• Strong experience in protection and health negotiations in the field
• Proven experience in the empirical analysis as well as a systematic gathering of data.
• Solid experience in field assessments particularly in conflict environments.
• Excellent understanding of the humanitarian system and trends affecting humanitarian affairs.
• More than 5 years of professional experience working in government, academia, international organizations, or international NGOs.
• Confirmed ICRC field experience is an asset.
• Master's degree in international relations, political science, law, or equivalent.
• Fluent command of English and French (Spanish and/or Arabic an asset).
• Computer proficiency.

Additional information

• Location: Geneva, Switzerland
• Type of contract: Open-ended
• Activity rate: 100%
• Estimated start date: January 2023
• Recruiter: Diara Niang
• Application deadline: 23rd of October 2022

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.