• Assists the WeC Coordinator in implementing and following up WeC activities; especially the ones carried out with the ARCS;
• Contributes to assessing and analyzing the security, socio-economic, cultural and political environment as relevant to the ICRC, and shares information on these subjects with colleagues.
• Coordinates and ensures a proper implementation of the ARCS project.
• Interacts and liaises with ARCS Project Manager at HQ level and with ARCS WeC officers in regional offices.
• Contributes to building the capacity of the national authorities and National Societies.
• Contributes to the annual planning, budgeting, financial reporting, and monitoring of implementation related to ARCS activities.
• Develops and maintains contacts with authorities at local level.
• Reports events and changes within the region that could have an impact on the ICRC’s activities, thereby providing sound elements that help the delegation to set objectives and priorities.
• Stands in for the WeC coordinator and represents the WeC program in internal and external meetings.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree from a university or technical college.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Excellent computer skills.

Professional Experience required

• At least 3 years overall professional experience
• 2 years’ work experience in WeC/mine action or a similar field.
• Academically or professionally proficient in a technical WeC-related subject or pedagogics.
• Previous experience with the ICRC or other humanitarian agency desired.
• Knowledge of the ICRC/humanitarian work an asset.
• Good knowledge of the geographic area assigned.
• Excellent teaching and presentation skills.