The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles. The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti.

It also runs regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC’s delegations in East Africa, the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa.

The ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced & highly motivated individual to fill the position of a Focal Point in Charge of Multilateral Affairs, based in Nairobi.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Head of Delegation and in coordination with the ICRC Delegation to the African Union, the Focal Point assures the necessary follow up of multilateral files of the ICRC Nairobi Regional Delegation covering Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti, IGAD and the EAC.

Main Responsibilities
1. Environment Scanning and Mapping of Actors of Influence;
Contextual and regional mapping of actors of influence in the multilateral field
Identify priority themes of interest within the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and the African Union decentralization organs, as well as diplomatic opportunities and systematic updates of the “RECs table of events”,
Collect and analyse relevant information in order to identify the issues on the humanitarian multilateral arena;
Analyse on a regular basis the positioning of the country/countries, the Organisations and key interlocutors covered by the Delegation, on thematic issues identified;

2. Humanitarian Diplomacy;
Identify, prepare and/or follow-up of relevant events on multilateral issues and represent the ICRC when required, with the support of the Head of Delegation,
Familiarize with structures, objectives and mandates of the REC(s) and the African Union decentralized Organs. Manage the institutional relation with these Organisations, reinforce the cooperation in the areas of institutional interest and secure a better acceptance of the Institution,
Identify and establish a structured dialogue with African NGOs and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs),
Undertake with the Delegation and the regional multilateral diplomacy initiatives on the priority thematics of interest.

3. Humanitarian Coordination
Represent the Institution at consultative (multilateral) debates and forum,
Participate at the consultative platform on humanitarian coordination involving important actors;
Follow up the developments in the area of policy especially on “humanitarian policy framework” at country or regional level;

4. Contacts With National Authorities
Maintain contacts with national authorities of the countries covered by the Regional Delegation on topics relevant to the ICRC, on request of the Management.

5. Internal Management
Establish regular meetings with the Management on key Humanitarian Diplomacy issues;
Discuss and coordinate with other departments of the Delegation priorities;
Elaborate key-messages on each theme/priority for the Management and external relations;

Requirements
University degree in International Relations, Political Sciences or Law (focus on International Public Law),
Minimum 5 years of experience with an International Organization, an International NGO or institutions dealing with international and regional affairs,
Very good knowledge of the humanitarian environment (actors and issues at stake),
Ability to communicate in public forum and to do networking,
Very good computer and analytical skills
Flexible and able to travel within the Region.

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application to;

Human Resource Office
International Committee of the Red Cross,
Nairobi Regional Delegation, Denis Pritt Road,
P.O. Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200,
Kenya

E-mail: nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org

on or before 12thFebruary 2016.

Please include a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees. (Indicate the position title on the subject line).

Please include detailed curriculum vitae, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.