Traineeship in the Career Development Unit

Contract

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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 Career Development Unit traineeship position(s) contributes in the field of career development programs, further building a positive employee experience at the ICRC. We need your help to develop and deliver resources and to organize and track activities which will help ICRC employees manage their careers at the ICRC. The post holder(s) should also support the team in the production and delivery of resources, data and metrics in an effort to position the ICRC as an employer of choice within the humanitarian sector. The programmes and services of the unit currently include Performance Management and Development, Employee Engagement, support to new line managers, employee career development, International Assignment planning, coaching and delivery of ad hoc team interventions around employee experience, management and team behavior.

Reports to (role)

The position(s) reports to the Head of the Career Unit but work directly with the practitioners in the unit on particular projects.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

Projects support

• Help and assist the team with management and overseeing of the different ongoing projects. Be a proactive actor of the design, implementation and change management phases.
• Connect with our main partners (within and outside HR) to ensure smooth implementation and follow-up of our projects.

Process Management/Administration support

• Administrate and manage activities related to the internal recruitment process for mobile staff (International Assignment Planning). Daily management of information systems and internal databases, admin and strategic support to HR stakeholders
• Schedule and coordinate coaching sessions
• Schedule and coordinate both face-to-face and online workshops, including the logistical and administrative support required
• Support the administration of Staff engagement surveys (Our Voice)

Metrics / Reporting

• Analyze, interpret and produce regular reports on Performance Management, internal mobility and Development & Staff Engagement Survey (Our Voice)
• Analyze, interpret and report data from the Career Unit, helping to discern and track important connections and evidence of impact.

Content & Resource production

• Create content to support the activities of the Career Unit such as Performance Management and Development, Staff Engagement Survey and International Assignment Planning
• Design and regularly update the Career Unit Page of the on the Intranet (ICRC internal platform)
• Assist in the development of capacity building activities & resources to support the programs of the Career Unit.

Document Management

• Systematically keep track of all documents relevant to Career Unit
• Create new information management processes if required in view of facilitating access to key information to colleagues in the field working with the Information Management Assistant to ensure consistency across the division.

Ad hoc support

• Provide ad hoc logistical support to the Career Unit
• Provide support on punctual internal recruitment processes.

Certifications / Education required

• A University degree in Human Resources or relevant field (Social Science, Organizational Psychology and Adult learning)
• Proven professional experience required
• A first experience in either Human Resources or Organizational Development
• No more than one year of paid professional experience after the last studies

Language

• Excellent command of English and French
• Additional language skills (Arabic, Russian, Portuguese and/or Spanish) an asset.

What we offer

• An opportunity to create an impact and collaborate with a global, diverse and innovative team
• Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
• Attractive social benefits (paid traineeship)

Additional information

• Location: Geneva
• Type of contract: Traineeship
• Lenght of assignment: 12 months
• Relocation: Not provided for traineeships
• Visa/permit: legitimacy card provided
• Gross monthly salary: 3723.20 CHF
• Estimated start date: two positions (15th June and 15th July start dates)
• Application deadline: 07/03/2022
• Application documents required: diplomas, work certificates, scan color of passport - please upload it on your profile

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