Armed Forces and Non-State Armed Groups Delegate
International Committee of the Red CrossGeneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Posted March 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Established in 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an independent and neutral organization dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and promoting international humanitarian law. The ICRC works globally to assist victims of armed conflict and internal violence, ensuring a coordinated response through partnerships with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Distinctively, it operates based on the Geneva Conventions and focuses on both immediate relief efforts and long-term legal advocacy to protect human dignity during crises.
Job Description
The Armed Forces and Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) Delegate supports ICRC's dialogue with armed forces, law enforcement agencies, NSAGs, and other arms carriers by sharing their knowledge and experience, across the full range of ICRC activity.
Requirements
- Military Staff College Diploma
- Former mid to senior level military officer with minimum rank of Major and 15 years of professional experience
- Strong operational experience covering design and implementation of military operations, preferably at Brigade level and above
- A minimum of 1 year (accumulated) operational international experience, deployed on operations in conflict areas
- Experience in an operational or strategic HQ level is an asset
- Strong proficiency in two languages on a C1 level is required: English and one of the following: Portuguese, or French, or Arabic or Spanish or Russian
Benefits
- Generous social benefits
- Online trainings and onboarding course