Trainee

Contract

This is a ICRC - Traineeship contract. More about ICRC - Traineeship contracts.

Reports to (role)

Enterprise Architect Manager

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 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

The purpose of the position will be to support the Enterprise Architecture Tool Modernization project.

Enterprise Architecture (EA) is the holistic representation of an enterprise, encompassing all its areas of activity, from strategy to business to resources, and the interrelationships between these elements. The purpose EA is to support:

• Strategy-Business-Resource alignment
• Complexity management and harmonization
• Cost reduction and efficiency optimization
• Decision-making and audit

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

You will be working closely with the project team as well as a working group. The working group consists of about 60 of our current and future EA tool users.

Your tasks will be to help with:

• The definition of use case scenarios to be used in the tool evaluations
• The validation and weighting of the use cases with the working group
• The demos during which potential solutions will be evaluated and one will be selected
• The definition of specifications and functional tests for the tool
• Accompany the working group with the functional tests

Certifications / Education required

Secondary school diploma

Professional Experience required

None.

Desired profile and skills

Good documentation is essential for us, as well as listening attentively to our stakeholder needs.

• Good communication skills – both listening and speaking
• Professional note-taking skills
• Good analytical skills
• Able to synthesize large amounts of information
• Be a strong team player

Please note that experience in enterprise architecture or expertise in IT is NOT required. Entry-level, bright young minds are very welcome! We are looking for motivated students, not perfection. We have plenty of work for several candidates. If this interests you, please apply!

What we offer

WE AIM TO INSPIRE YOU!

Skills you will improve

• Writing use cases
• Writing functional specifications and tests
• Animating workshops
• Problem analysis in a complex environment
• Requirements analysis
• Gain understanding of Enterprise Architecture

What you will gain

• Jump start you career with a great experience on your CV
• Gain experience at a well-known global humanitarian organization
• Be part of a team of seasoned professionals who will accompany you in this journey
• Gain experience working on a large transversal project with a high business impact
• Enlarge your vision on the ICRC and its impact in the world
• Enjoy working with a strongly motivated team
• A wrap up meeting and review of your work
• Introduction to executive level leaders of the ICRC and other industry partners
• Be part of something truly great!

Additional information

• Location: Geneva
• Type of contract: Traineeship
• Length of assignment: 3 months, or 480 hours maximum
• Relocation: Not provided for traineeships
• Visa/permit: none provided
• Gross monthly salary: unpaid, for university credit
• Estimated start date: As soon as possible. The position will be available throughout 2022.
• Application deadline: ongoing recruitment
• Application documents required: passport or other valid ID, residency status if applicable, CV, motivation letter, university traineeship agreement - please upload on your profile

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome application from all qualified candidates.

Language

English is mandatory, French is a plus.