Armed Forces and Security (FAS) Programme Adviser

This is to announce that the ICRC delegation in Amman has a vacancy at the Unit for Relations with the Armed and Security Forces.

 In coordination with the FAS Regional Coordinator and under the supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the Armed Forces and Security (FAS) Programme Adviser is responsible for the planning and implementation of objectives and activities aimed at the promotion and integration of IHL & IHRL by Jordan Armed Forces (JAF). S/he maintains contact with authorities, mainly JAF but not only, at various levels, and participates in meetings with different contacts, in a leading or supporting role.

 We are looking for a candidate with:

Required Qualifications and Skills:

Ÿ  Legal studies (university degree) and/or War College graduate will be considered as a strong asset.

Ÿ  Good knowledge of IHL, IHRL, and domestic law is an asset.

Ÿ  Fluent in both Arabic and English languages. Excellent communication skills (written and oral).

Ÿ  Good analytical skills with creative thinking.

Ÿ  Good planning and prioritization skills.

Ÿ  Flexibility and capacity to adapt to a changing work context.

Ÿ  Flexible, diplomatic, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Ÿ  Computer proficiency.

Minimum required Knowledge and experience

Must have a military background, in addition to the following:

·       3–5 years’ experience, in either planning military operations, legal (IHL/IHRL), peacekeeping/ multinational operations, or civil-military cooperation.

·       Experience in military operations will be considered a strong asset.

Interested internal candidates should create their profile on Akhtaboot (Job Post Platform) and then apply, no later than May 31^st, 2024.

Interested in joining? Apply Now! The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, also, equally qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.

Please note that:

–        Submission deadline for applicant: May 31^st, 2024, The position will be filled once we find the right candidate.

–        The position is open for Jordanian nationals only.

–        Only applications with a cover letter and resume in English will be considered.

ICRC does not charge a fee or any favors at any stage of the recruitment process. if the candidate is asked for any fee or any service against our Code of Conduct, he/she must report to code_of_conduct@icrc.org or http://icrc.integrityplatform.org/

Kindly be informed that ICRC manages recruitment through a third party and doesn’t keep files of applicants. However, after receiving/downloading applications, note that the ICRC will keep your application file for a year, after which it will be deleted. If you’d like us to delete your file before this, kindly let us know.