Overview
The Head of Humanitarian Trends and Analysis Unit leads a global team to provide open-source analysis of external environments, informing strategic and operational decision-making for the ICRC.
Key Responsibilities
- Define the Unit's strategic orientations, objectives and action priorities.
- Prepare, manage and implement the Unit's budget.
- Lead, motivate and manage a diverse global team to deliver high-quality analyses.
- Present actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Proactively flag emerging trends and their potential implications for ICRC operations and reputation.
- Lead and coordinate multi-perspective analyses, particularly from the Global South.
- Oversee delivery of flagship analytical products.
- Lead and co-design initiatives that deepen genuine engagement with diverse actors and perspectives.
- Bridge crisis, regional and thematic expertise within the team.
- Ensure a holistic, integrated approach to analysis.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Coordinate the provision of agile, experienced and sustainable analytical support to crisis and emergency mechanisms.
- Oversee structured risk and reputational assessments.
- Oversee the coordination and training of environment-scanning practitioners.
- Coordinate with other heads of information and data teams.
- Ensure continuous professional development, providing training opportunities particularly in AI and other emerging technologies.
- Co-lead the open-source information (OSI) Community of Practice (CoP).
- Establish and maintain a network of analytical specialists.
- Facilitate the exchange of methodologies and explore potential partnerships.
- Actively participate in the IFRC Technical Working Group and engage with analytical teams from the IFRC and National Societies.
- Cultivate partnerships with external information and data service providers.
Required Experience
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience leading and managing a global team.
- Substantial experience conducting and/or managing research projects in the humanitarian sector, academia, think tanks, government, or the private sector.
Qualifications
University degree in global affairs, international relations, political science, open-source intelligence, conflict/security studies or a related analytical field.
