Senior Consultant - Secretary to the Standing Commission

Senior Consultant - Secretary to the Standing Commission The Senior Consultant will provide strategic and operational support to the Standing Commission, ensuring the effective management of its Secretariat and activities. This role involves overseeing the preparation and follow-up of statutory meetings, managing correspondence, and coordinating financial resources. The consultant will also support policy development and strengthen engagement with stakeholders. The position requires a high degree of autonomy and sound judgment in managing complex projects and facilitating communication. The Standing Commission is the Movement's only permanent statutory body and brings together representatives of all its components. The Commission meets regularly and is supported by a small secretariat based in Geneva, currently hosted by the ICRC. In fulfilling its mandate, the Standing Commission oversees the preparation, conduct and follow-up of the Movement's statutory meetings, while promoting the Movement's vision, unity and harmony. It addresses issues of strategic importance arising from global humanitarian trends and their implications for the Movement. Due to recent staffing changes and the workload associated with the preparation of the Council of Delegates in December 2026, the Standing Commission requires support to ensure the effective functioning of its Secretariat. The Senior Consultant will provide strategic and operational support to the Standing Commission and contribute to the efficient management of its Secretariat and activities. The consultant is expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, exercise sound judgment, and assume responsibility for assigned areas of work. The Secretary is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Secretariat of the Standing Commission. The Secretary facilitates and supports the work of the Standing Commission, including the discharge of its statutory functions, the organization and follow-up of its meetings and those of its working groups, as well as research initiatives and other projects mandated by the Standing Commission. The Secretary also promotes the work and activities of the Standing Commission and strengthens engagement between the Standing Commission and the International Conference membership, including through communication and outreach initiatives such as the regular Bulletin and other information-sharing mechanisms. The Secretary plays a central role in the preparation, organization and follow-up of the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent and the Council of Delegates, though the engagement to the Joint Organizing Committee and other relevant stakeholders. Advanced university degree (Master's level or equivalent) in law, international relations, political science, public administration, humanitarian affairs, or another field relevant to the consultancy. Minimum of seven years of relevant professional experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector, including experience within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Demonstrated experience supporting governance bodies, senior leadership, boards, councils, committees, or statutory processes within an international organization. Proven experience in the preparation, coordination and follow-up of high-level meetings and governance processes involving multiple stakeholders. Experience managing complex projects and workstreams with competing priorities and tight deadlines. IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies