The ICRC website has detailed descriptions of its back ground and activities.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been on the front line for humanity since 1863, working to preserve human dignity and relieve human suffering whenever war or armed violence strikes.
Present in over 90 countries worldwide, we act resolutely to provide humanitarian assistance to whoever needs it most, regardless of race, religion, gender or politics. In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid across front lines, reconnect families and locate missing people. We press authorities to give us access to detainees and strive to improve their living conditions.
We actively engage with the authorities and armed forces on all sides, urging them to fulfil their duty under the Geneva Conventions to protect those who don’t fight from harm, including in the digital sphere. We hold sensitive discussions, often bilaterally and in confidence, aiming to prevent further harm and help all sides better comply with international humanitarian law.
In the darkest of times, we stand up for our shared humanity by promoting the rules of war and rallying the world to call on those with the authority to do so to enforce them effectively.
Careers at the ICRC
The ICRC has an informative and easy to use website for individuals who wish to explore employment opportunities with the organization.
You can check different categories of jobs as well as openings in different countries. There is also the possibility to join a database of experts who are called up in case of emergencies.
ICRC has strict guidelines for recruitment so it’s best to spend some time exploring these before submitting an application.
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