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.

Purpose

The Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 2 provides support to the delegation in understanding and influencing the wider political and humanitarian environment in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti, and conflicts in the region. They support the Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser (SHAA) to shape effective engagement strategies with national, multilateral and regional stakeholders.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser (SHAA), contributes to the monitoring and analysis for the delegation on political, economic and social issues, conflict and security situation – and related humanitarian consequences – in Kenya and the Region;
• Builds and maintains a strong national network of stakeholders connected to humanitarian affairs and beneficial to the delegation. Engages with them autonomously, as required;
• Identifies diplomatic and multilateral opportunities;
• Shares relevant information on multilateral/political/humanitarian issues with the SHAA and the management of the Delegation;
• Contributes to the design and delivery of the national and regional humanitarian diplomacy and policy objectives;
• Identifies, prepares and/or follows-up relevant events (e.g. conferences, workshops, meetings) on multilateral issues;
• Familiarizes themselves with the structures, objectives and mandates of IGAD and EAC and relevant African Union decentralized Organs covered by the Delegation (e.g. African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights). Manages the institutional relation with these Organisations, reinforces the cooperation in areas of institutional interest and secures a better acceptance of the Institution;
• Participates in humanitarian coordination platforms and events involving relevant actors on topics of interest;
• Maintains contacts with national authorities of the countries covered by the Regional Delegation on topics relevant, on request of the SHAA.

Professional experience required

• University degree in International Relations, Social or Political Sciences or Law (preferably with a focus on Public International Law esp. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and/or International Human Rights Law (IHRL);
• Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian action or political affairs;
• Prior field experience with the ICRC or another international organization, and/or experience working with Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a similar government institution;
• Proven ability to map stakeholders, build and maintain networks, and influence key interlocutors;
• Solid understanding of national and regional relations and their interplay with humanitarian affairs, peace and security;
• Knowledge of relevant regional and multilateral organizations, forums, agencies and platforms, and/or humanitarian organizations and civil society actors based in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti;

What we offer

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;
• Training opportunities ;
• Flexible work schedule.

• Under the supervision and guidance of the Senior Humanitarian Affairs Adviser (SHAA), contributes to the monitoring and analysis for the delegation on political, economic and social issues, conflict and security situation – and related humanitarian consequences – in Kenya and the Region;
• Builds and maintains a strong national network of stakeholders connected to humanitarian affairs and beneficial to the delegation. Engages with them autonomously, as required;
• Identifies diplomatic and multilateral opportunities;
• Shares relevant information on multilateral/political/humanitarian issues with the SHAA and the management of the Delegation;
• Contributes to the design and delivery of the national and regional humanitarian diplomacy and policy objectives;
• Identifies, prepares and/or follows-up relevant events (e.g. conferences, workshops, meetings) on multilateral issues;
• Familiarizes themselves with the structures, objectives and mandates of IGAD and EAC and relevant African Union decentralized Organs covered by the Delegation (e.g. African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights). Manages the institutional relation with these Organisations, reinforces the cooperation in areas of institutional interest and secures a better acceptance of the Institution;
• Participates in humanitarian coordination platforms and events involving relevant actors on topics of interest;
• Maintains contacts with national authorities of the countries covered by the Regional Delegation on topics relevant, on request of the SHAA.

• Proven ability to map stakeholders, build and maintain networks, and influence key interlocutors
• Solid understanding of national and regional relations and their interplay with humanitarian affairs, peace and security
• Knowledge of relevant regional and multilateral organizations, forums, agencies and platforms, and/or humanitarian organizations and civil society actors based in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti

• University degree in International Relations, Social or Political Sciences or Law (preferably with a focus on Public International Law esp. International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and/or International Human Rights Law (IHRL)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in humanitarian action or political affairs
• Prior field experience with the ICRC or another international organization, and/or experience working with Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a similar government institution