Military Affairs & IHL Liaison – GER/Nordics

ICRC; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The ICRC Brussels delegation seeks a FAS Delegate to advise Operation Coordinators on military affairs, engaging German and Nordic Armed Forces and NATO/EU structures. You will develop regional strategies, promote IHL, and coordinate planning and reporting across the GER/Nordics area.

Expect responsibility for building networks, advising on humanitarian implications of military developments, and leading project management and staff training. Up to 50% travel and non-standard hours apply.

Qualifications

• Former senior military officer with 15+ years of professional experience.
• Graduate of a senior military Staff College.
• Fluent English; German/Nordic language skills are a plus.
• Excellent oral, presentational, and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Engage with political and military stakeholders, civil society, and academia; represent ICRC to influence GER/Nordics.
• Plan, implement and report activities involving the respective military structures.
• Develop and maintain a network of military interlocutors and provide strategic analyses.
• Advise Operations Coordinators on humanitarian implications of military developments and operations.

Skills

Fluent English

German language

Nordic languages

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of a senior military Staff College

Former senior military officer with 15+ years

Job description

The ICRC Brussels delegation seeks a FAS Delegate to advise Operation Coordinators on military affairs, engaging German and Nordic Armed Forces and NATO/EU structures. You will develop regional strategies, promote IHL, and coordinate planning and reporting across the GER/Nordics area.

Expect responsibility for building networks, advising on humanitarian implications of military developments, and leading project management and staff training. Up to 50% travel and non-standard hours apply.