The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral and independent humanitarian organisation. Having its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, the ICRC is given its mandate by the Geneva Conventions to protect victims of international and internal armed conflicts.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person for the below position based in Kampala.

Position; Political Advisor
Duty Station: Kampala
Reports to: Head of Regional Delegation
Duration; 1 year

Purpose
The Political Adviser advices the delegation on political developments and changes in the overall environment, including security dynamics, and supports the delegation in understanding and influencing the wider humanitarian environment. S/he identifies, maintains and broadens high-level relations with key national stakeholders and facilitates the management’s access to a wide network of contacts.

Main Responsibilities
• Advises management and staff on political issues, main views and policy objectives of key government bodies, diplomatic representations and security situation, and contributes to defining the delegation’s overall strategies.
• Supports and advises the delegation in achieving diplomacy and policy issues. Leads on the organisation of events related to the humanitarian diplomacy efforts of the delegation, in coordination with departments and the regional affairs team.
• Actively maintains and develops a network of key, high-level contacts within the national authorities (government, parliament, etc.), security and armed forces, political movements, stakeholders connected to humanitarian affairs, civil society and with any other influential stakeholders.
• Facilitates management’s access to them.
• Keeps regular contact on humanitarian issues with the policy and humanitarian diplomacy team based in Geneva, and counterparts in delegations in the region.
• Writes reports, briefing notes and other required documentation to share the results of political and other analyses.
• Contributes to the delegation’s platform for exchange and debate on humanitarian law, policy and action.
• Represents the ICRC in key fora in coordination with the Head of Regional Delegation.
• Holds briefings on the context and cultural sensitivities for delegation staff.

Minimum Required Knowledge & Experience
• University degree or equivalent in relevant field
• 3-4 years’ professional experience in a similar field
• Confirmed analytical capacity in a similar field of activity
• Ability to demonstrate the existence of a relevant network of contacts

Interested candidates should submit their application clearly titled "Political Adviser" (including CV and copies of academic and work certificates) , exclusively by email to the following address:

kam_hrrecruitment_services@icrc.org 

Note that any applications received after the above-mentioned deadline will not be considered. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted.