Senior Political Advisor

Upon requests provides in-depth analytical analysis on political, economic and other topics (potentially) of interest to the delegation and the region more broadly. Reaches out and collaborates with peers in other NAME delegations to join efforts and enhance ICRC’s impact and reading of the situation whenever possible.

GENERAL DUTIES

• As a member of the management team, co-designs and delivers the delegation's overall desired identity and policy objectives.
• Advises management and staff on political issues, the conflict and security situation and contributes to defining the delegation’s overall strategies.
• Contributes to the delegation’s analysis of political, security, military, humanitarian and other developments related to ICRC reputation/perception management and capacity to operate.
• Writes reports, briefing notes, and other required documentation to share the results of political and other analyses.
• Advises the delegation on national and regional issues, political affairs, and security, and how they impact/relate to humanitarian action.
• Crafts, builds, and maintains a strong national network of key, high-level contacts within the national authorities (government, parliament, etc.), security and armed forces, political opposition, civil society and with any other influential stakeholders relevant to specific humanitarian concerns, acceptance of the ICRC's mission, strategic objectives and activities and improving its access to people in need. Supports development of the delegation’s broader network of contacts in line with anchoring and operational objectives. Facilitates management’s access to them.
• Represents the ICRC to diverse audiences in line with the delegation’s objectives.
• Holds briefings on the context and cultural sensitivities for delegation/sub-structure staff.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments
• Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position
• Collects and shares information so as to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• University degree or relevant professional experience, preferably in political sciences, international relations, negotiations, journalism or other relevant
• Arabic mother tongue with excellent written and oral knowledge, Fluency in English (minimum C1 grade as per ICRC salary scale) solid knowledge of French a strong asset.
• Computer proficiency.
• 6–10 years’ professional experience in similar fields, organizations, or governmental structures, journalism, academia, or other relevant areas of expertise. Prior experience within the Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement is an asset, so is prior work experience with the ICRC.

COMPETENCIES

• Confirmed analytical capacity in a similar field of activity, including the ability to write, narrate and transmit complex phenomena and situation in concepts that can be grasped by a broad public
• Ability to use and analyse data to guide decision making and operational decisions liked to political events
• Ability to demonstrate the existence of a relevant network of contacts, ability to enlarge these
• Needs to possess impeccable abilities in Strategic thinking
• Confirmed Diplomatic skills
• Proven track record of successful Dialogue with authorities/arms carriers, civil society, opposition groups and other key stakeholders
• Experience in Security and Crisis management
• Proven track record of working, building, and expanding Partnership and or multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Knowledge and ability to work in a matrix structure and in multidisciplinary Operations
• Confirmed Decision making abilities and excellent teamworking, communication and interpersonal skills