PURPOSE

The Program Adviser assists the Delegation in implementing the ICRC’s program with the military and the wider national security sector, including analyzing, budgeting, planning, carrying out, assessing and following up national and regional activities. The principal objective of the program is to advance the integration of international humanitarian law (IHL) into doctrine, training and operations across the armed services.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports in drafting a strategy and building it into the annual planning exercise, in line with the Delegation's main operational priorities and strategy.
• Liaises with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Pakistan Armed Forces (PAF) to foster an environment conducive to respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) on operations, and to acceptance of and dialogue with the ICRC.
• In this regard, prepares and executes ICRC engagement with a focus on the Chief of Defence Forces Headquarters and operational formations and units; as well as the most relevant training institutions including war colleges and command and staff colleges; with the objective of building a self owned and sustainable system of IHL integration into operations.
• Supports the Delegation with analysis of the humanitarian and IHL aspects of the current military situation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Senior military rank (retired) – lieutenant colonel or higher; or equivalent civilian position with experience of working with the security sector or in a security think tank.
• Operational command and staff experience for military officers.
• Post-military experience with an international organization a strong asset.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience in civil-military cooperation a strong asset.
• Command and staff or war college graduate, or university degree. Legal studies an asset.
• Strong analytical knowledge of the military strategic, networks and operational environment.
• Computer proficiency.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct.
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times.
• Represents the ICRC professionally at all times.
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers.
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC.
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Initial training and on-boarding organized.
• A competitive salary with benefits.

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. For this position, qualified females, and candidates with disabilities, minorities, or different backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Professionals with non military backgrounds with think tanks experience are also encouraged to apply.

If your profile matches the requirements and you are interested in the position, then your application should be submitted no later than 22nd March, 2026.

Application submitted after the closing date shall not be entertained. Only SHORTLISTED candidates to be called for assessment.