Employer: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Location: Mobile
Role description
ICRC delegates to the police and security forces work as part of one or several delegations depending on the number of countries they are tasked to cover. They are responsible for contributing to the dialogue between the ICRC Delegations and arms carriers (AC), notably, but not exclusively, Police and Security Forces, with a dual aim: to enhance understanding of the ICRC's role and its operational procedures among these forces; and support national efforts for the dissemination and integration of human rights law and humanitarian principles.
Mission
Dialogue with the authorities to facilitate acceptance of the ICRC
Sensitize authorities on compliance with international norms
Supports efforts to integrate IHL/IHRL and application of international rules and standards into police doctrine, training and relevant aspects of operations
Expose Arm Carriers’ to relevant law and the ICRC’s mandate and activities through bi-lateral dialogue and appropriate training initiatives (including pre-deployment briefings for police contingents)
Assess police activities and structure and see how they are aligned with Law Enforcement best practices and agreed standards regarding the use of force, evaluate the need for change and improvement
Accompany the evolutions of structures, procedures and mindsets in the security forces for a better compliance to international norms
Contribute to the delegation’s security assessments and contribute to its access to areas with humanitarian concerns
Main responsibilities
Provides country analysis of the Police and Security Forces organisation and compliance with humanitarian principles regarding the use of force and in relation to the ICRC Operations in the country
Provides expertise on the setting of a dedicated / tailor made PSF programme aiming at tackling/preventing the violation of humanitarian principles by law enforcement institutions
Work closely with the Delegation management and transversally with the Delegations Protection and Prevention Departments in defining the strategy and carry out specific activities
Provides real-time technical analysis of conflict/violence dynamics and advises and supports delegations on dialogue with arms carriers
Maintains and develop a network of contacts, ensuring substantive engagement with police command structures and institutions (National and Regional)
Supports efforts to integrate IHL/IHRL and application of international rules and standards into police doctrine, training and relevant aspects of operations
Expose Arm Carriers’ to relevant law and the ICRC’s mandate and activities through bi-lateral dialogue and appropriate training initiatives (including pre-deployment briefings for police contingents)
Handles all operational and thematic issues pertaining to dialogue with police and selected other arms carriers and advises on the humanitarian implications of alleged IHRL violations namely the excessive use of force, illegal arrest and detention and ill-treatment providing technical advice on Protection to Civilian Population interventions
Provides technical advice on the humanitarian implications of the evolution of the use of force, arrest and detention, search and seizure, and other relevant topics related to law enforcement
Participates to the recruitment and training of staff resident handling Police and Security files. Those personnel help the PSF Delegate to carry out his/her duties in the country (implementation of national PSF/Prevention programmes)
Provides internal training (across the different ICRC Metiers) to reinforce understanding of Arm Carriers (Protection Delegates, Detention Delegates, Health Delegates etc)
Desired profile and skills
Profile
Ideal age: 40 to 55 years old
Very good command of English and French. Knowledge of another ICRC working language used in the field (Spanish, Arabic or Russian) is a strong advantage
Police career: Minimum of 10 years' professional experience in police-related positions (or equivalent such as gendarmerie or another policing/law enforcement agency) - amongst which minimum 5 years of recent operational experience in the following fields: training, crowd control, judicial/criminal investigation or special tactics and leadership
Minimum of 1 year of international deployment abroad in a relevant position for policing
Good knowledge of the international principles for the use of force and firearms
Knowledge of international humanitarian law and the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement is an asset
Confident using IT Office tools
Skills
Strong motivation and commitment to humanitarian work and the ICRC values and principles.
Proven capacity to adapt to new environments and integrate within multidisciplinary teams
Charismatic speaker, proven instructor, sound capacity to network and negotiate
Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
Ready to travel
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Proven capacity to adapt to new environments and integrate within multidisciplinary teams
Charismatic speaker, proven instructor, sound capacity to network and negotiate
Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
Ready to travel
Languages
English mandatory at a C1 level (according to the European framework of the reference for languages)
French mandatory at a C1 level (according to the European framework of the reference for languages)
Other language at a B2 level (according to the European framework of the reference for languages) such as : Spanish, Arabic or Russian would be an asset
Our operational & field constraints
In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
Candidates must possess a driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 6 months
What we offer
Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
Induction comprising basic delegate training, short field mission and training as specialist before departure on mission
Opportunities for further in-house training
Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere
Attractive social benefits
Length of assignment: 24 months up to 48 months.
Location: Mobile
Role description
ICRC delegates to the police and security forces work as part of one or several delegations depending on the number of countries they are tasked to cover. They are responsible for contributing to the dialogue between the ICRC Delegations and arms carriers (AC), notably, but not exclusively, Police and Security Forces, with a dual aim: to enhance understanding of the ICRC's role and its operational procedures among these forces; and support national efforts for the dissemination and integration of human rights law and humanitarian principles.
Mission
Dialogue with the authorities to facilitate acceptance of the ICRC
Sensitize authorities on compliance with international norms
Supports efforts to integrate IHL/IHRL and application of international rules and standards into police doctrine, training and relevant aspects of operations
Expose Arm Carriers’ to relevant law and the ICRC’s mandate and activities through bi-lateral dialogue and appropriate training initiatives (including pre-deployment briefings for police contingents)
Assess police activities and structure and see how they are aligned with Law Enforcement best practices and agreed standards regarding the use of force, evaluate the need for change and improvement
Accompany the evolutions of structures, procedures and mindsets in the security forces for a better compliance to international norms
Contribute to the delegation’s security assessments and contribute to its access to areas with humanitarian concerns
Main responsibilities
Provides country analysis of the Police and Security Forces organisation and compliance with humanitarian principles regarding the use of force and in relation to the ICRC Operations in the country
Provides expertise on the setting of a dedicated / tailor made PSF programme aiming at tackling/preventing the violation of humanitarian principles by law enforcement institutions
Work closely with the Delegation management and transversally with the Delegations Protection and Prevention Departments in defining the strategy and carry out specific activities
Provides real-time technical analysis of conflict/violence dynamics and advises and supports delegations on dialogue with arms carriers
Maintains and develop a network of contacts, ensuring substantive engagement with police command structures and institutions (National and Regional)
Supports efforts to integrate IHL/IHRL and application of international rules and standards into police doctrine, training and relevant aspects of operations
Expose Arm Carriers’ to relevant law and the ICRC’s mandate and activities through bi-lateral dialogue and appropriate training initiatives (including pre-deployment briefings for police contingents)
Handles all operational and thematic issues pertaining to dialogue with police and selected other arms carriers and advises on the humanitarian implications of alleged IHRL violations namely the excessive use of force, illegal arrest and detention and ill-treatment providing technical advice on Protection to Civilian Population interventions
Provides technical advice on the humanitarian implications of the evolution of the use of force, arrest and detention, search and seizure, and other relevant topics related to law enforcement
Participates to the recruitment and training of staff resident handling Police and Security files. Those personnel help the PSF Delegate to carry out his/her duties in the country (implementation of national PSF/Prevention programmes)
Provides internal training (across the different ICRC Metiers) to reinforce understanding of Arm Carriers (Protection Delegates, Detention Delegates, Health Delegates etc)
Desired profile and skills
Profile
Ideal age: 40 to 55 years old
Very good command of English and French. Knowledge of another ICRC working language used in the field (Spanish, Arabic or Russian) is a strong advantage
Police career: Minimum of 10 years' professional experience in police-related positions (or equivalent such as gendarmerie or another policing/law enforcement agency) - amongst which minimum 5 years of recent operational experience in the following fields: training, crowd control, judicial/criminal investigation or special tactics and leadership
Minimum of 1 year of international deployment abroad in a relevant position for policing
Good knowledge of the international principles for the use of force and firearms
Knowledge of international humanitarian law and the Red Cross/Red Crescent movement is an asset
Confident using IT Office tools
Skills
Strong motivation and commitment to humanitarian work and the ICRC values and principles.
Proven capacity to adapt to new environments and integrate within multidisciplinary teams
Charismatic speaker, proven instructor, sound capacity to network and negotiate
Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
Ready to travel
Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
Proven capacity to adapt to new environments and integrate within multidisciplinary teams
Charismatic speaker, proven instructor, sound capacity to network and negotiate
Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment
Ready to travel
Languages
English mandatory at a C1 level (according to the European framework of the reference for languages)
French mandatory at a C1 level (according to the European framework of the reference for languages)
Other language at a B2 level (according to the European framework of the reference for languages) such as : Spanish, Arabic or Russian would be an asset
Our operational & field constraints
In line with the principle of neutrality, the ICRC does not assign personnel to a country of which they are nationals
Candidates must be in good health and will have to do a medical check-up prior to departure in the field
Candidates must possess a driving licence (for manual transmission vehicles)
Candidates must be prepared to accept unaccompanied postings (i.e. no spouse, partner, children or dependents) for at least the first 6 months
What we offer
Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment
Induction comprising basic delegate training, short field mission and training as specialist before departure on mission
Opportunities for further in-house training
Join an ICRC talent pool and be considered for future assignments elsewhere
Attractive social benefits
Length of assignment: 24 months up to 48 months.