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Vacancy Notice

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Bangkok seeks to fill the following position:

Deputy Advisor for Humanitarian Diplomacy

Job Purpose:

The Deputy Advisor will contribute to develop the ICRC’s strategy and efforts in terms of humanitarian diplomacy, multilateral affairs and policy in the sub-region, including the hub for global diplomacy in Bangkok. In doing so, s/he will improve the level of knowledge and acceptance of humanitarian concerns, international humanitarian law, other relevant norms and principles in the sub-region and within international/regional institutions.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in developing the ICRC’s global/regional/national roadmap for humanitarian diplomacy, multilateral affairs and policy in the Mekong region and towards the diplomatic hub in Bangkok;
• Providing written analyses on the political, security, social and humanitarian environment in the region and concerned countries, as well as targeted research on issues of interest for the ICRC;
• Developing humanitarian diplomacy projects and dialogues on an annual basis;
• Ensuring a dialogue on key humanitarian topics and contexts at all relevant levels;
• Establishing and maintaining a comprehensive stakeholder database, by helping in the identification and mobilization of key interlocutors, while maintaining a working contact with key officials at all relevant levels;
• Responding to Government, non-government and third-party consultations related to bilateral or multilateral matters of interest to the ICRC;
• Creating, prioritizing and helping to manage external speaking opportunities for ICRC representatives including at the highest level;
• Preparing and/or attending conferences, seminars and bilateral meetings, which may involve research work, speech-writing, speaking points, reporting and follow-up;
• Assisting the Adviser for Humanitarian Diplomacy and Management to draft analyses, general and specific objectives within the framework of the annual Planning for Results exercise;
• Liaising with other ICRC departments, at Headquarters and ICRC Delegations as necessary;
• Supervising internships in Humanitarian Diplomacy;
• Monitoring, researching, evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of ICRC’s stakeholder relations, making recommendations to bring appropriate improvements.

Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree or equivalent in humanitarian/legal/political affairs or related area;
• A minimum of seven years of experience in international relations, humanitarian affairs, human security, Human Rights and/or International Humanitarian Law;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Confirmed communication, presentation, and networking skills;
• Fluency in English, written and spoken;
• Excellent organizational abilities, sense of initiative and setting priorities;
• Experience in project management;
• Proper computer literacy;
• Previous experience with an international organization and ability to work within a multicultural team;
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and to react within short notice;
• Demonstrated autonomy, motivation and commitment;
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the ASEAN region.

We offer a rewarding and enriching work in a humanitarian and international environment, and also:

• An unique opportunity to help people affected by conflicts or other situations of violence;
• Initial training and on-boarding;
• A competitive salary with benefits.

Starting date: ASAP

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive CV and letter of motivation in English, as well as availability and salary expectation, by email only to: ban_recruitment_services@icrc.org (specify position name at your email title)

Attn: Human Resources Department

The closing date for the post will be:  28 Jun 2019

(please refer to the source of vacancy announcement e.g. website, newspaper, etc… in the application letter)

Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the interview