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 works 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 Arabic, English. French an asset
• 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
• neat appearance, good speaker, well-developed writing and summarizing skills
• able to work under pressure in a dangerous environment

• an opportunity to help the victims of conflict
• engrossing, rewarding work in unusual situations
• a four-week orientation course in Switzerland prior to posting abroad
• ample support in integrating into the new working environment
• opportunities for further in-house training
• generous social benefits