Relation with Weapon Bearers

The International Committee of the Red Cross seeks a professional to engage with armed groups to promote legal compliance and protect civilians in conflict zones through targeted behavioral change programs.

This position focuses on interacting directly with individuals carrying weapons to encourage adherence to international humanitarian and human rights law. The primary objective is to safeguard civilian populations by fostering behavioral shifts among armed actors in volatile regions.

Responsibilities

• Interact with armed groups to encourage adherence to legal standards.
• Create and implement specific initiatives that assist weapon bearers in incorporating legal duties into their training, equipment, and internal regulations.
• Establish and sustain strategic connections with armed actors to enhance their comprehension and acceptance of the ICRC's mission.
• Safeguard civilian populations by influencing the conduct of weapon bearers.
• Translate legal frameworks into practical measures to ensure lasting protection and impact.

About the company

The International Committee of the Red Cross operates directly with military forces, police units, and non-State armed groups to minimize breaches of international humanitarian and human rights law. Utilizing a practitioner-to-practitioner methodology, the organization maps and nurtures relationships with armed actors to improve their understanding of the ICRC's role. This direct engagement translates legal frameworks into concrete actions that safeguard lives and facilitate humanitarian operations in high-risk environments.

• Direct collaboration with military, police, and non-State armed groups to reduce legal violations.
• Practitioner-to-practitioner approach to help weapon bearers integrate legal obligations.
• Mapping and cultivating relationships with weapon bearers to strengthen their understanding and acceptance of the ICRC’s role.
• Direct impact on civilian lives by fostering behavioral change among weapon bearers.
• Translating legal frameworks into concrete action to safeguard lives and enable humanitarian action in volatile contexts.