Verein Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz
Wabern
13 hours ago
Humanitarian Diplomacy and Strategic Engagement Delegate
- 08 May 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Wabern
Job summary
Join the Swiss Red Cross as a Humanitarian Diplomacy Delegate! Contribute to global partnerships and impactful humanitarian efforts.
Tasks
- Advocate for humanitarian diplomacy aligned with strategic priorities.
- Strengthen strategic partnerships within the Red Cross Movement.
- Identify trends in international multilateral funding opportunities.
Skills
- University degree in international relations or related field; 10+ years of experience.
- Strong strategic analysis and writing skills for engagement.
- Fluent in English and French or German (C1+).
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About the job
Humanitarian Diplomacy and Strategic Engagement Delegate
Join us for a more humane world!
The Humanitarian Diplomacy and Strategic Engagement Delegate will play a key role in strengthening the Swiss Red Cross (SRC) global engagement and promoting strategic partnerships. Within a dynamic and motivated team, you will contribute to supporting the SRC's multilateral engagement in priority areas such as the promotion of international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles, climate change, migration, and health. This is a fixed-term contract (1 June 2026 - 31 December 2028).
Your area of activity
- Advocacy and humanitarian diplomacy in line with the SRC's strategic priorities, as defined in its 2025-2028 international cooperation programme, including the promotion of international humanitarian law (IHL)
- Strengthening and establishing strategic partnerships within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and with other partners, notably institutional partners and Swiss donors
- Strategic positioning of the SRC at the global level
- Identifying trends and opportunities in the international multilateral funding landscape, and developments in the global humanitarian sector
Your profile
- University degree in international relations, political science, law or a related field; specialisation in international humanitarian law (IHL) and specific training on the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement are an asset
- At least ten years of professional experience in international relations, politics or diplomacy
- Skills in strategic analysis and writing to produce briefing notes and foster strategic engagement with a variety of stakeholders
- Project management experience
- Excellent knowledge of English and French or German (C1+)
What we offer
- An exciting and unusual job, with considerable scope for initiative
- A meaningful activity
- A friendly and rewarding professional environment
- Support for training and development
- Flexible hours and the possibility to balance family and professional life
Join us!
Please send us your complete application online, addressed to Ms Petra Loser. Ms Damaris Carnal, Head of the International Policy Division, is available at policy@redcross.ch for any further information.
