Background

Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 14,500 people in more than 80 countries.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, prioritization, and delivery of Learning and Development programmes across the region;
• Ensure alignment of L&D initiatives with organisational priorities and operational needs;
• Coordinate programme pipelines in collaboration with the Head of Unit, balancing demand, capacity, and impact;
• Supervise team leads such as trainers, course administration and ensure effective cross-functional coordination;
• Drive performance management, foster a strong feedback culture, and support staff development;
• Contribute to talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the unit;
• Ensure the consistent application of adult learning principles and high facilitation standards;
• Promote the contextualisation of learning solutions to reflect operational realities;
• Champion data analytics and evidence-based approaches to inform decision-making;
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation frameworks (e.g. Kirkpatrick model) and reporting processes;
• Translate data into actionable insights to improve programme quality and prioritization;
• Act as a key interlocutor with the hosting delegation, headquarters L&D stakeholders, and relevant Area of Responsibility (AoR) stakeholders, in coordination with the Head of Unit;
• Contribute to regional Learning Needs Analyses (LNA);
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and the definition of strategic priorities for the unit.

Professional experience required

• Advanced degree in Adult Learning, Education, Leadership, or a related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including significant experience in Learning & Development and at least 5 years in a people management role;
• Proven experience designing and delivering leadership and management development programmes;
• Fluency in English required; French (C1 level) is a strong asset;
• Strong understanding and application of adult learning methodologies;
• Experience in international and/or humanitarian environments is an asset.

• Contribute to the planning, prioritization, and delivery of Learning and Development programmes across the region;
• Ensure alignment of L&D initiatives with organisational priorities and operational needs;
• Coordinate programme pipelines in collaboration with the Head of Unit, balancing demand, capacity, and impact;
• Supervise team leads such as trainers, course administration and ensure effective cross-functional coordination;
• Drive performance management, foster a strong feedback culture, and support staff development;
• Contribute to talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the unit;
• Ensure the consistent application of adult learning principles and high facilitation standards;
• Promote the contextualisation of learning solutions to reflect operational realities;
• Champion data analytics and evidence-based approaches to inform decision-making;
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation frameworks (e.g. Kirkpatrick model) and reporting processes;
• Translate data into actionable insights to improve programme quality and prioritization;
• Act as a key interlocutor with the hosting delegation, headquarters L&D stakeholders, and relevant Area of Responsibility (AoR) stakeholders, in coordination with the Head of Unit;
• Contribute to regional Learning Needs Analyses (LNA);
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and the definition of strategic priorities for the unit.

• Strong understanding and application of adult learning methodologies
• Data analytics and evidence-based approaches
• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
• Leadership and management development programme design and delivery
• People management

• Advanced degree in Adult Learning, Education, Leadership, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Learning & Development
• At least 5 years in a people management role
• Proven experience designing and delivering leadership and management development programmes
• Fluency in English required
• French (C1 level) is a strong asset
• Experience in international and/or humanitarian environments is an asset