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31-03-2008  Job opportunity fd-delegate 
Profession: Delegate
in the field


Ref. SD-D-00056

Your task

The delegate has several functions: visiting prisoners of war and political detainees, restoring family ties, organizing relief operations and promoting the principles of the Red Cross and of international humanitarian law. As a representative of the ICRC, He/she also maintains contact and negotiates with government authorities – civilian and military – in order to carry out his/her work as effectively as possible.

Selection requirements
  • ideal age: 25 to 35
  • prepared to accept unaccompanied postings for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each)
  • excellent command of English and French
  • university education or equivalent
  • minimum two years of professional experience a must
  • driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
  • fully conversant with IT tools
Your profile
  • strongly motivated by humanitarian work
  • open-minded and adaptable
  • responsible and well-organized
  • neat appearance, good speaker, well-developed writing and summarizing skills
  • excellent ability to work in a team and under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
What we offer
  • rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
  • a training course prior to departure in the field
  • access to further in-house and/or external training
  • generous social benefits


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