Head of Humanitarian Trends and Analysis Unit

Responsibilities

• Define the Unit's strategic orientations, objectives, and action priorities to drive implementation.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a diverse global team of analysts to deliver high-quality strategic foresight.
• Present actionable insights and emerging trends to senior leadership to inform decision-making.
• Oversee the delivery of flagship analytical products, including the Global Trends Report and weekly briefs.
• Coordinate multi-perspective analyses that capture diverse viewpoints, particularly from the Global South.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in Operations, Policy, and External Mobilization.
• Manage the Unit's budget and oversee structured risk and reputational assessments.
• Foster knowledge-sharing and innovation through the open-source information (OSI) Community of Practice.

Requirements

• University degree in global affairs, international relations, political science, open-source intelligence, or a related analytical field.
• Substantial experience conducting or managing research projects in the humanitarian sector, academia, think tanks, or government.
• Expertise in methodologies and techniques related to open-source intelligence (OSINT), strategic analysis, and foresight.
• At least 5 years of professional experience leading and managing a global team.
• Fluency in English and at least one other language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese, French, Spanish, or Portuguese).
• Strong analytical capacity with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.

About the Company

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to relieve suffering and preserve human dignity during war and armed violence. Alongside our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners, we deliver life-saving aid across front lines and advocate for the protection of civilians and the application of international humanitarian law.