International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) About
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) ensures humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war
and other situations of violence. The ICRC seeks to assist various groups, including civilians in war-torn areas (or areas
in which armed conflict is at risk of placing civilians in grave danger), women, children, detainees, internally displaced
people, refugees, asylum seekers, people with disabilities More info: and missing people. Notably, their role in the international https://careers.icrc.org/content/Graduates/?locale=en_GB humanitarian law space is significant, as it is the leading
endorser of the rules of conflict embedded in the Geneva Graduate Opportunities Conventions. Every year, more than 80 "associate” positions at our
What kind of work?
headquarters in Geneva are open to recent graduates, as
a first professional opportunity to develop their expertise With 18,000 staff working across over 90 countries, the and benefit from an enriching professional experience in ICRC actively engages its employees with work that directly the world’s leading humanitarian organization. impacts people affected by armed conflict and violence.
Working at the ICRC is therefore an engaging and rewarding For a period of up to 12 months, you will join one experience, as employees experience the conducting of of our departments, such as International Law and world-class research at the headquarters, with the possibility Policy, Communication and Information Management, of gaining field experience working in areas with vulnerable Operations, Financial Resources and Logistics, and Human groups and significant numbers of civilians in need. Resources. You will contribute to our work, including in
Location
Switzerland
Student Opportunities
the fields of research, evaluation, analysis and/or writing.
As a responsible employer, we care about our associates and provide you with the opportunity to develop your
skills, gain valuable professional experience as your Every year, more than 20 students and apprentices join start out on your career, and grow your potential and the ICRC as part of their studies. They are based at the employability. You will bring a fresh perspective on our headquarters in Geneva.
work and contribute to fulfilling our mission.
ICRC also offers apprenticeships in the fields of business More info: and administration, information and documentation, and https://careers.icrc.org/content/Graduates/?locale=en_GB logistics. During your time with ICRC, you will learn about what they do, be coached by trained supervisors, develop
your competencies and practise them on a daily basis. Trainers oversee your workplace curriculum, ensuring it meets the requirements of the vocational education programme.
Apprenticeships last between one and three years. They lead to a Swiss Federal Certificate of Proficiency (CFC). Recruitment
takes place in March each year and apprenticeships start in September. If you are interested, please look for “apprenticeships” under our current career opportunities.
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Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
The ICRC is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, along with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
(IFRC) and over 90 National Societies. It is the oldest
and most honoured organisation within this sphere of organisations, and it is one of the most decorated and
distinguished organisations in the world. The ICRC has
won three Nobel Peace Prizes in 1917, 1944, and 1963.
