The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an independent humanitarian organization whose mandate is to provide protection and assistance for victims of armed conflict and internal disturbances, has vacancies for long-term assignments in the field as :
The administrator plays a key role within the delegation, providing management and finance support to the various departments. His/her responsibilities are considerable, and include such areas as finance, management of local personnel, taking care of the premises, supervising and organizing the fleet of vehicles and looking after relations with the outside.
ideal age: 26 to 35
prepared to accept unaccompanied postings during the first 24 months of collaboration
graduate of a postsecondary school of business studies, administration or hotel management, or equivalent training and a year or two of professional experience
or basic business training (Swiss Federal Certificate of Capacity or equivalent) and minimum 5 years of professional experience including one or two year in a supervisory position.
excellent command of French and English
familiarity with IT tools
driving licence (must cover manual transmission – a licence for automatictransmission vehicles only is not sufficient)
strongly motivated by humanitarian work
capable of running a team – natural leadership qualities
creative and responsible
well organized, as well as determined, flexible and diplomatic
good both at listening to others and at maintaining confidentiality
able to work under pressure in a dangerous environment
an opportunity to practise your profession in a setting of humanitarian endeavour
a multicultural working environment
a six-week orientation course in Switzerland prior to posting abroad
