WeC Regional Manager, Americas

International Committee of the Red Cross; Bogotá; Hybrid; COP 286,451,000 - 381,934,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open-ended contract

Health, pension, ARL benefits

Flexible scheduling

International salary grid alignment

20 days vacation

Job summary

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) seeks a WeC Regional Manager for the Americas, based in Bogotá. The role oversees weapon contamination programs and provides assessments, guidance, and risk mitigation for staff safety and operations across delegations in the region.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, technical oversight, security risk input, and representation at regional forums, with extensive collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) with minimum 5 years' experience in management, planning and training/capacity building.
• Bachelor's degree with 7 years' experience; military/police senior experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of weapon contamination regionally and provides hazard identifications and risk assessments.
• Monitors and coordinates WeC programmes regionally; provides guidance to delegated staff.
• Provides specialized WeC input to security risk assessments and mitigation measures; supports contingency planning.
• Plans, monitors and reports on WeC activities; updates briefing papers and reports for management.
• Represents WeC in regional meetings; coordinates with other departments to ensure coherence and compliance.
• Supervises PMD activities, conducts regular team meetings, and supports staff development.

Education

Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) with 5+ years' experience in management, planning and training/capacity building

Bachelor's degree with 7+ years' experience; military/police officer senior experience

Job description

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) seeks a WeC Regional Manager for the Americas, based in Bogotá. The role oversees weapon contamination programs and provides assessments, guidance, and risk mitigation for staff safety and operations across delegations in the region.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, technical oversight, security risk input, and representation at regional forums, with extensive collaboration across departments.