Apply Now: Junior Collaborator – Institutional Engagement and Development Actors (Remote, IIHL) @International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL)

Overview

The International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) is seeking a Junior Collaborator for Institutional Engagement & Development Actors. This remote role focuses on international law, humanitarian protection, and sustainable development, offering a unique opportunity to shape global policy and partnerships in refugee and migration law.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on development actors and humanitarian–development–peace nexus issues.
• Map partnership and funding opportunities with global development institutions.
• Support online and in-person capacity-sharing and learning initiatives.
• Track partnerships and contribute to the strategic work of the Department.
• Research development actors, including governmental, UN, regional, and financial institutions.
• Identify partnership and funding possibilities for capacity building and strategic projects.
• Analyze trends in protection, displacement, and sustainable responses.
• Support capacity-sharing initiatives such as online courses.
• Maintain and update the Department’s internal partnerships tracker.
• Assist with documentation and reporting on development engagement activities.

Requirements

• University degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English; other UN languages are a plus.
• Commitment to humanitarian and protection work in displacement contexts.
• Experience with international development projects or institutions is desirable.
• Familiarity with refugee, migration, and statelessness law frameworks is desirable.
• Knowledge of instructional design or online capacity-building platforms is desirable.

Benefits

• 6-month collaboration contract.
• Remuneration of approximately €500 per month.
• Complimentary access to online learning courses.
• Full-time remote role with possible attendance at meetings.
• Professional experience with an international legal & humanitarian organisation.
• Exposure to global development and refugee protection coordination.
• Career development through learning scholarships.
• Remote flexibility with optional travel fully funded by IIHL.
• Priority consideration for future roles within the Department.

Location

Remote (with possible travel to Sanremo, Italy or Geneva, Switzerland)

How to Apply

Submit an updated CV and a Motivation Letter through the official IIHL Careers Portal: Apply here

Deadline

5th March 2026