Policy Advisor Movement Hub on Harmful Information

08 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Wabern

Job summary

Join the Swiss Red Cross as a Policy Advisor to combat harmful information. This role offers a meaningful opportunity in a supportive work environment.

Tasks

Stay updated on harmful information policies and technologies.
Identify research and partnership opportunities for the hub.
Establish a stakeholder network to advance harmful information policies.

Skills

Master's in international relations, political science, or law required.
Strong political analysis and writing skills essential.
Fluent in English and French or German, additional languages a plus.

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About the job

Policy Advisor Movement Hub on Harmful Information

Join us in creating a more humane world!

Attached to the Swiss Red Cross (SRC), the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Hub on Harmful Information helps the Movement combat harmful information and leverage its unique strengths, values and global network to preserve a humanitarian space in which the Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross are fully respected. The policy advisor ensures strategic and policy alignment between the hub, the Movement components and the humanitarian sector. A specific percentage of the position will be dedicated to supporting the SRC International Policy division. This is a fixed-term contract (1 June 2026 – 31 December 2028).

Your area of activity

Stay informed about policies and technologies regarding harmful information in the humanitarian sector and beyond, and ensure knowledge transfer to the hub team

Identify research and partnership opportunities

Ensure coherence between the hub’s activities and existing policies within the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement:
- Transform ideas, activities and initiatives into transferable concepts/policies
- Ensure the hub’s activities align with existing policies

Establish and maintain a network of stakeholders advancing policies in the field of harmful information to stay informed of developments in the area

Conduct research and draft briefing notes

Your profile

University degree in international relations, political science, law or a related field; additional specialisation in international humanitarian law or specific training on the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is an asset

At least ten years of professional experience in international relations, policy or diplomacy

Skills in political analysis and writing

Ease in creating and managing cross-cutting networks with diverse partners

Project management skills

Excellent knowledge of English and French or German (C1+); other language skills (Spanish, Arabic) are a great advantage

What we offer

An exciting and unusual job, with considerable scope for initiative

A meaningful activity

A friendly and rewarding professional environment

Support for training and development

Flexible hours and the possibility to balance family and professional life

Join us!

Please send us your complete application online, addressed to Ms Petra Loser. Mr Philippe Stoll, Movement Hub Manager, is available at mhhi@redcross.ch for any further information.