To all the aspiring graduates seeking international traineeship programs in reputed organizations to gain professional experience, today at Opportunities Radar, we are here with an exciting traineeship program in Switzerland that one should not miss out on! Applications are open for the ICRC Traineeship Program 2026. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has made the traineeship announcement in its Legal Division department through its official portal and seeking applications from individuals holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the areas related to Law, international relations, or related areas with a minimum of one year of professional work experience in desired fields. Selected trainees will serve as an Associate in the ICRC Legal Division for 1 year at its Headquarters in Geneva from February 2026.
ICRC offers market-competitive salaries to its trainees to cover their living costs, such as accommodation, meals, transport, and other related expenses. The applications are being accepted from both EU and non-EU Nationals – An exciting opportunity for the graduates to gain hands-on experience while working alongside the ICRC experts on high-impact real-time projects. Individuals who are interested in this traineeship need to submit their applications by June 1, 2025. No Application fee will be charged to any candidates while applying. Read more about the traineeship below.
Details About ICRC Traineeship Program 2026Â
| Country | Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Organization | International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |
| Location | ICRC Headquarters, Geneva |
| Duration | 1-Year |
| Role | Associate |
| Salary | 3,917 CHF/Month |
| Application Deadline | June 1st, 2025 |
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Trainee Roles
The trainees will undertake a variety of assignments such as:
- Researching legal topics that are related to IHL
- Review the legal documents
- Arranging events and meetings
- Preparing minute sheets of meetings
- Any other takes assigned by the reporting manager
Traineeship benefits
- ICRC offers a salary of 4200 Euro/Month
- International work exposure in a reputed organization
- Work on real-time projects with ICRC experts
- Make valuable connections with peers and experts in your field
- Contribute to the real-world legal and humanitarian projects
Who can Apply?
Applicants fulfilling the following criteria are eligible for the ICRC Traineeship:
- Accepting applications from both EU citizens
- Applicants holding a bachelor’s degree in International Law
- Applicants holding a master’s degree in Public International Law
- Have excellent knowledge of IHL, obtained through courses
- Possess one year of professional work experience in international law
- Fluent in the English language
- Knowledge in one of the following areas of public international law: International Human Rights Law, International Refugee Law, International Criminal Law, Disarmament Law, the Law of Treaties, or arbitration.
Preference is given to:
- Applicants with an interest in humanitarian work
- Have excellent writing, analytical, and legal research skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
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Required Documents
- Cover Letter not exceeding 750 words
- An updated CV (Max 2) pages
- Screeing questions
How to Apply for the ICRC Traineeship 2026?
Applicants meeting the required criteria need to submit an online application via the ICRC official portal. To apply and for more details, visit the official link below.
