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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)

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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

Sécurité et sûreté

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
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Type of organisation

Acteur du secteur privé / fondation

Field(s) of activity

Promotion de la paix et sécurité humaine

Headquarters

Geneva, Switzerland

Region(s) of operation

Europe de l'Est et Asie centrale
Amérique latine et Caraïbes
Moyen-Orient et Afrique du Nord
Asie du Sud/Est et Pacifique
Afrique sub-saharienne
Europe occidentale et centrale

Number of employees

In Switzerland:
Entre 50 et 200

Outside Switzerland:
Entre 50 et 200

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