Job Summary
Published On : Mar 18, 2026
Job Type :
Part Time
Job Level :
Experience : At least 8 years
Location : Dhaka
Salary Range:
Negotiable
Application Deadline : Apr 16, 2026
Police & Security Forces (PGE) Program Adviser
International Committee of the Red Cross
Job Description / Responsibility
- Type of contract: Fixed-Term Contract (Renewable)
- Desired starting date: 01 July 2026
- WHO WE ARE
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
- THE PURPOSE
- The Police and Security Forces (PGE) Program Adviser assists in implementing the PGE programs, including the planning, carrying out, assessing and following up activities. S/he maintains contact with authorities, mainly security bodies but not only, at various levels, and participates in meetings with different stakeholders, in a leading or supporting role towards an understanding and respect for IHL and IHRL.
- MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the delegation in understanding all operating or dormant arms-carrier (AC) structures, the political and security situation and specific groups/players, regularly updates the mapping of these stakeholders and represents the ICRC to explain its mandate and activities.
- Supports in drafting the program Strategy and integrating it in the annual planning and monitoring exercises, aligning with the delegation`s main operational priorities and strategy, monitoring budget and ensuring timely program implementation.
- Prepares, conducts, assesses and follows up dissemination activities with the police and security forces on international humanitarian law (IHL), international human rights law (IHRL) and ICRC activities, including producing content, preparing reports and managing logistical parts.
- Contributes to developing and consolidating the ICRC`s network of contacts with the police and security forces.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor of Law (LLB)
- Minimum university Degree in Law, International Relations or similar fields.
Experience Requirements
- At least 8 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency, NGO
Additional Job Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of operational working experience in police or similar law enforcement agencies in the minimum or equivalent rank of Superintendent of Police (SP).
- OR
- Minimum 8 years of working experience in the field of training facilitation/dissemination on IHRL and its relevant topics on (i.e: use of force and firearms).
- International deployment abroad (e.g. with UN missions) will be considered as asset.
- Critical analysis and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent report writing and computer skills.
- Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision.
- Excellent proficiency over English and Bengali. Any other language proficiency will be considered as asset.
Location
Dhaka
Salary Range
Negotiable
Other Benefits
Rewarding work in a humanitarian and multicultural environment.
Competitive employment package with medical insurance.
In-house training opportunities for personal development.
Job Source
Bdjobs.com.bd Online Job Posting
Application Deadline : Apr 16, 2026
Company Information
Company Name:
International Committee of the Red Cross
Address: House-72, Road-18, Block-J, Banani, Dhaka-1213, Bangladesh
Business: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), an impartial, neutral and independent international organization striving to protect and assist the victims of war and violence.
