Humanitarian Affairs Adviser

Overview

The Humanitarian Affairs Adviser assists the Head of the ICRC Delegation in Qatar by delivering strategic insights and guidance concerning the ICRC’s humanitarian mission and mandate. The adviser also helps the Delegation to engage with the broader humanitarian landscape and other key players in Qatar, formulating humanitarian diplomacy methods to enhance ICRC’s acceptance, reach, and standing among national, regional, and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering strategic assessments and recommendations on humanitarian developments influencing ICRC diplomacy, participation, and programs.
• Tracking changes in the humanitarian context, producing succinct briefings, analyses, reports, notes, and presentations for leadership.
• Assisting in executing diplomatic and policy initiatives aligned with institutional, regional, and Delegation goals.
• Building and sustaining connections with government officials, humanitarian entities, civil society, and relevant parties at multiple levels.
• Enabling the Head of Delegation to engage in constructive discussions with significant interlocutors on matters pertinent to ICRC operations and humanitarian issues.
• Supporting humanitarian affairs goals, advocating for ICRC concerns, and coordinating or attending relevant humanitarian and networking events.
• Facilitating contacts with authorities and stakeholders to aid operational and program-related activities as needed.
• Keeping an updated map of primary contacts and ensuring thorough record-keeping of meetings and communications for institutional continuity.
• Backing institutional, regional, and Delegation strategic plans, internal scheduling, budgeting, and providing guidance to colleagues when required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international development, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8 to 10 years of relevant professional background, including 5 to 6 years with ICRC or similar organizations in humanitarian, diplomatic, governmental, international, or policy sectors.
• Exceptional analytical ability to convert complex political, humanitarian, and security situations into clear strategic counsel.
• Demonstrated proficiency in diplomacy, representation, networking, and managing relationships, with capacity to develop and sustain high-level contacts.
• Strong motivation to support humanitarian missions, with an innovative and cooperative team approach.
• Experience in humanitarian diplomacy, political affairs, International Humanitarian Law (IHL), prevention/protection, Red Cross Red Crescent Movement collaboration, or related fields.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams; people management skills are a plus.
• Familiarity with ICRC’s strategies, policies, operational protocols, and collaboration with Red Cross Red Crescent partners or humanitarian actors.
• Excellent skills in reporting, drafting, presenting, communication, and proficiency with computers.
• Fluency in English and Arabic at a minimum C1 level; knowledge of an additional ICRC working language is advantageous.

Additional Information

Applications, including a motivational letter and CV in English, should be sent by Monday, 26 October 2026. The organization promotes diversity and inclusivity and values qualified candidates from all backgrounds. Personal data collected will be managed according to ICRC’s data protection policies. Only complete applications matching the profile will be considered, and short-listed candidates will be contacted.

About the Organization

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, independent humanitarian organization dedicated to protecting and assisting individuals affected by armed conflicts and related violence. It also promotes international humanitarian law and engages key stakeholders to support its humanitarian endeavors.