The ICRC 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.

• ideal age: 25 to 35
• prepared to accept unaccompanied postings for the first two missions (minimum 12 months each)
• excellent command of Russian, 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

• 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

• 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