Overview
The historian ensures the continued exploration of ICRC’s history for internal and external audiences, carrying out historical research based on archival records to enhance institutional knowledge and represent the ICRC’s history.
Key Responsibilities
- Carries out historical research based on both public and classified archival records
- Translates complex research into accessible and relevant analysis for internal stakeholders
- Writes summary notes or comprehensive reports based on carefully referenced sources and adapts their format to requesters’ needs
- Proactively identifies prospective research topics of institutional interest based on emerging legal and operational topics or situations
- Contributes to academic debate and research on the history of humanitarian action and on the ICRC in particular
- Represents the ICRC’s history in academic and public events
- Publishes in academic journals and on the ICRC public communication platforms (e.g. blogs)
- Actively contributes to the division’s valorization committee
Required Experience
- 10 years of professional experience in all with 5 years of experience in historical research
- Proven track record of academic research and publishing and participation to academic conferences
- Previous experience at the ICRC or within the Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement is an asset
- Experience in digital humanities as an asset
- Strong knowledge of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), including its history, as well as a solid understanding of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
- Strong knowledge of the historiography on the ICRC
- Knowledge about IHL and current humanitarian action is an asset
Qualifications
- Postgraduate degree in history is required
- PhD in history an asset
