Overview of actors

Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining
(
GICHD
)

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) works towards reducing risk to communities caused by explosive ordnance, with a focus on landmines, cluster munitions and ammunition stockpiles.

Enabling partners to implement Conventions, develop national strategies and standards, follow good practices in land release, promote regional cooperation, respond in a gender and diversity sensitive manner, and assist states to manage their ammunition according to best practices.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

How we work

The Centre helps develop and professionalise the sector by combining four lines of service: field support focused on advice and training, multilateral work focused on norms and standards, research and development focused on cutting-edge solutions, and facilitating dialogue and cooperation.
Collectively, our advisors support around 40 affected states and territories every year, while working very closely with partner organisations to achieve our goals.

... and why

At the GICHD, our vision and what drives our work everyday is to make the world a safer place for communities and a world free from risk of explosive ordnance.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Security and Safety

Opportunities offered

Internships for students no

Traineeships/Talent programs for graduates no

Positions/programs for young professionals no

Staff positions for professionals yes

Senior or management positions no

Consultancy opportunities no

See current vacancies on cinfoPoste

Type of organisation

Private sector company / foundation

Field(s) of activity

Peace Promotion and Human Security

Headquarters

Geneva, Switzerland

Region(s) of operation

Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Latin America and the Caribbean

Middle East and Northern Africa

South/East Asia and Pacific

Sub-Saharan Africa

Western and Central Europe

Number of employees

In Switzerland:

Between 50 and 200

Outside Switzerland: