About the ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Your role
The Police and Security Programme Adviser is a crucial figure within the delegation’s engagement in the dialogue with the Law Enforcement Agencies. They are responsible for implementing the PGE programme, including planning, carrying out, assessing and following up PGE activities, with the support of the Armed and Security Forces FAS – PGE (Police and Gendarmerie) Delegate. They maintain contact with authorities, police and security bodies but not only, at various levels, and participate in meetings with different contacts, in a leading or supporting role.
The incumbent maintains a close collaboration with the Communication and Prevention Coordinator and the FAS-PGE delegate in the general effort to liaise with the Law enforcement agencies, to reinforce the mutual understanding between them and the ICRC delegation/sub-structures.
Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities
- Develop, build and maintain a network of interlocutors within the Police and Security Forces in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti;
- Identify and prioritize needs for dissemination and training on International Humanitarian Law (IHRL) and International Standards for Law enforcement as well as potential for integration of IHRL in the various curricula, advising the delegation accordingly;
- Develop and maintain networks with national and regional police organizations (e.g. Easter Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization, African Policing Civilian Forum, The Independent Policing Oversight Authority);
- Represent the ICRC at high level meetings with key and influential Police and security forces interlocutors to promote an understanding of the ICRC mandate and activities;
- Plans, organizes and carries out basic courses and general operational disseminations for Police and security forces on IHRL and other pertinent bodies of law applicable in different types of operations under the guidance of the PGE delegate;
- Actively promotes the Co-operation between ICRC and the Police and security forces in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti;
- In conjunction with the PGE delegate, prepare, organize and conduct the Training of Trainers courses on IHRL in the three countries and ensure timely reports for the projects undertaken;
- Contributes to the context analysis of Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti, closely monitoring the operational environment, and the internal movements and challenges of the Law enforcement agencies, advising the Delegation on the implementing strategy of the different activities;
- Compiles detailed reports on the different FAS-PGE activities and initiatives;
- Contributes to the preparation, follow-up and the correct expenditure of the budget allocated for FAS-PGE activities and initiatives.
What we will look for in your profile
- University degree in law, international relations, criminology, education or other relevant field; Postgraduate or Master’s Degree is an asset;
- Minimum five (5) years relevant professional experience in police, maritime or border management;
- Very good knowledge of international human rights law is a pre-requisite;
- Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point), with experience in enterprise resource planning (ERPs);
- Good command of both written and spoken Kiswahili
- Certificate of good conduct.
What we offer
- Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;
- An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;
- Training opportunities ;
- Flexible work schedule.
Ready to apply? You will need to click the link below and upload your CV and a cover letter, copies of your diplomas and certificates, valid license to practice (where relevant), passport, and driving license.
- Location: Nairobi – Kenya (Kenyan National Position)
- Type of contract: 1-year Fixed term contract (renewable subject to Budget discussion and performance)
- Application deadline: 29th December 2024
The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.
ICRC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. May the candidate be asked for any fee, they must report to ICRC HR Department through the recruitment contact.
