ICRC Traineeship 2026 in Switzerland

The ICRC Traineeship 2026 in Switzerland offers a one-year position with the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva. The role supports the Legal Division with focus on International Humanitarian Law, providing legal research, document review and related tasks. The program provides a monthly salary and allows visa and work-permit arrangements for living in Geneva for the duration of the traineeship.

Monthly salary; visa and work-permit support; opportunity to work with the ICRC Legal Division and gain experience in International Humanitarian Law.

Open to all nationals; requires a Bachelor's in law or international relations and a Master’s in public international law (or 5+ years of equivalent legal studies). Fluency in English and a working knowledge of French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian is expected.

Submit resume, cover letter, copies of diplomas and certifications, passport, and driving license through the official application link.