International Committee of the Red Cross is looking for an Associate Law and Policy Outreach (Trainee)

What we do

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.

Purpose and context

The Law and Policy Outreach Unit leads the ICRC’s online and onsite outreach to law and policy circles in support of influencing key actors and decision-makers on humanitarian issues. It brings together multidisciplinary outreach capacities encompassing the Humanitarian Law and Policy Blog, as well as the work on online platforms, in-site and online events and digital promotion strategies.

Relying on the expertise and substance developed within the broader Department, the unit:

• Offers platforms enabling to position the ICRC’s law and policy content (including the International Review of the Red Cross website, IHL in Action website, How Does Law Protect in War Online Casebook website);
• Fosters debate on law and policy through the Humanitarian Law and Policy blog and the organization of thematic events with a global reach;
• Offers digital tools and communication advice to promote the ICRC’s law and policy publications, events and initiatives through digital means (Law and Policy Newsletter, Law and Policy Thematic Newsletter, the internal and quarterly LDP in Touch newsletter, social media campaigns);
• Develops and maintains a solid onsite and online events organization expertise providing guidance on the organization of events designed to foster debate on IHL, other relevant norms, related policies and positions, including those dealing more broadly with humanitarian action.

The Law and Policy Outreach is offering a one-year paid position for an Associate entailing the following tasks: internal and external communications, digital content marketing, web editing and publishing, contact and information management, and analytics. The post holder will work under the supervision of the Head of Unit and in close collaboration with other team members.

Main duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Unit, the Law and Policy Outreach Associate will support the implementation of the Law & Policy digital outreach strategy, maintain and expand LDP_ARCLIB_ORE’s digital outreach tools and provide promotion and production support to LDP_ARCLIB_ORE Tools, activities and events throughout the year.

Supporting and implementing Law & Policy Digital Outreach Strategy

• Assisting with communication plans and implementation for LDP_ARCLIB_ORE activities. The associate will design and implement communication plans for the various LDP_ARCLIB_ORE activities (and, at times, Department of International Law, Policy and Humanitarian Diplomacy activities). She/he/they will implement the communication plans through creating content for promotion, such as emails, social media content, graphics, video clips, etc.
• Social media and Content Creation. Maintaining and expanding upon LDP_ARCLIB_ORE social media accounts, assessing and building upon the best strategies for reaching key target audiences. Liaising with LDP_ARCLIB_ORE’s Graphic Designer and Digital Communications Unit, and other relevant departments to promote LDP_ARCLIB_ORE’s activities through ICRC social media channels.
• Social Media for IHL Promotion. Creating and curating content for LDP_ARCLIB_ORE social media accounts, not only to promote blogs, events, and activities but also to advocate for international humanitarian law (IHL) as a whole. This includes keeping social media accounts active, engaging, and growing by sharing relevant updates, insights, and resources related to IHL and the broader humanitarian sector.
• Analytics. Contribute to develop and implement conversion optimization strategies using web analytics, SEO and other optimization techniques, with a view to enhancing user experience and increasing ICRC’s Law & Policy readership, outreach and audience base.

Maintaining and developing LDP_ARCLIB_ORE’s Digital Outreach Tools

• External and internal newsletters. Gathering, editing and emailing regular newsletter content through HubSpot;
• Digital marketing and campaigns. Contributing to the editing and emailing of content as needed, such as the Humanitarian Law & Policy blog. Working closely with the Digital unit, and other key unit contacts on email campaign strategies and engagement;
• Contact database. Regularly updating the unit's mailing list and mapping LDP_ARCLIB_ORE’s audience in order to be able to engage efficiently with specific target groups. Helping develop the contact database;
• Law & Policy Web Platform. Ensuring regular updates of the web platform by creating, editing and publishing content;
• Humanitarian Law & Policy Blog. Ensuring the efficient preparation and dissemination of blog content, helping the Editor-in-Chief build the blog’s audience and stimulate engagement;
• The International Review of the Red Cross. Assisting and producing promotion materials related to each Review edition, including events and their promotion.

Promotion and production support to LDP_ARCLIB_ORE events

• Enhancing the visibility of LDP_ARCLIB_ORE events, by developing external and internal communications strategies;
• Supporting the overall organization of the events through the planning and enacting of promotional campaigns, in close collaboration with other ICRC units and partner institutions;
• Collaborating with Communications and other units to create promotional content for events and activities, including taking photos.

Professional experience required

• Advanced university degree in Communications, International Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media or another relevant field;
• Demonstrated experience in digital media and communications, including in particular digital marketing. To have experience in contact management through CRM systems such as HubSpot or Mailchimp is an advantage;
• Previous professional experience in social media, email campaigns and/or analytics such as Google Analytics and Tableau is an advantage;
• Previous experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative suite, Canva and video editing tools is an advantage;
• Previous experience working with web content management systems and web-development is an advantage.

Desired profile and skills

• Keen interest in international humanitarian law and/or humanitarian action
• Keen interest in digital communication and technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to create compelling, concise content for various digital platforms
• Proven ability to work as part of a team and work in a multicultural environment
• Sense of initiative and ability to work autonomously, while juggling multiple tasks
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly French, Arabic, or Spanish, is an asset, given the ICRC’s global audience and outreach
• A minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 2 years of previous work experience (including internships) is required

Additional information

• Location: Geneva
• Type of contract: Traineeship - 12 months duration
• Activity rate: 100%
• Estimated start date: Mars 2026
• Monthly Salary (13 installment): 3'935CHF
• Line Manager: Elizabeth Rushing
• Recruiter: Diara Niang
• Application deadline: 12th of November 2025

Please note that this is a Geneva-based traineeship and that no housing allowance will be granted. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. At a further stage, selected candidates will be contacted for interviews through online conference calls. An online test will be part of this final solicitation process.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Our values

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 is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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