The ICRC thrives on the rich diversity of its workforce. Our staff come from a wide range of professional, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. This  medley of skills and experiences is key in enabling us to provide the best possible assistance to people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence.

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees. Inclusion is embedded in the principles and values of the Movement – as it is committed to non-discrimination, as confirmed by the principles of humanity and impartiality, and is open to all, as confirmed by the principle of unity.   

We are committed to ensuring fair and equitable recruitment and promotion opportunities for all individuals and welcome all qualified candidates to apply to positions at the ICRC. Further, we are committed to achieving gender parity for our staff in management positions, as part of our institutional strategy objectives related to inclusion.

We aim to ensure career development opportunities for staff, and each delegation is responsible for setting objectives to ensure more diverse management teams in their context. In parallel, HR accompanies and supports this process with the aim of setting people up for success in their future roles.