Overview of actors

Geneva Call

In situations of armed conflict, Geneva Call, as a neutral, impartial and independent international humanitarian organization, endeavours to strengthen the respect of humanitarian norms and principles by armed groups and de facto authorities (AGDA), in order to improve the protection of civilians.

Geneva Call focuses on a number of different thematic areas, and uses a wide range of targeted awareness-raising and training tools in its engagement with AGDAs.

Focusing on the following sustainable development goals (SDGs)

How we work

Geneva Call regularly conducts a humanitarian engagement with AGDAs to raise their awareness on international humanitarian norms and convince them of the value of adhering to these norms. This humanitarian engagement is complimented by training on the general rules of IHL.
Geneva Call interacts and conducts activities with other stakeholders, including governments, UN agencies, international NGOs and local organizations, in order to mobilize support for the engagement process.

... and why

The objective of this humanitarian engagement is to encourage AGDAs to adapt their policies and practices to bring them into line with international humanitarian law, to ultimately better protect civilians from the negative effects of armed conflict.

Career opportunities

Seeking candidates mainly in

Human Rights, Law and Governance

Political Affairs and Peacekeeping

Security and Safety

Geneva Call employs a highly motivated and committed staff of many different nationalities. As such Geneva Call offers a unique working environment in a challenging field. Geneva Call is an equal opportunities employer, and carries out a thorough recruitment procedure which may take several weeks.

Candidates must be able to travel. For operational positions, travel is required to various parts of the world, and at times to areas of conflict.

Opportunities offered

Internships for students yes

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

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Type of organisation

NGO

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

Number of employees

In Switzerland:

Between 50 and 200

Outside Switzerland:

Between 50 and 200

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