Are you a highly motivated professional who is passionate about humanitarian work?
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian network in the world. The ICRC is an independent, neutral organization ensuring humanitarian protection and assistance for victims of war and armed violence. It takes action in response to emergencies and promotes respect for international humanitarian law and its implementation in national law.
CEU's Career Services Office will host an info session with a short presentation and a Q&A with ICRC's Talent Attraction Officer (Eurasia and the Middle East), Katya Seriekh.
Participants are recommended to read the guidelines on how to prepare your application for the ICRC in advance of the event.
During this session you will learn more about:
- What it means to work for the ICRC
- What the ICRC is looking for
- How you can start your career at the ICRC
Speakers:
Katya Seriekh is a Brussels-based Talent Attraction Officer at the ICRC focusing on attracting talent from Eurasia and the Middle East. She previously worked as a digital marketing and communications specialist in the fields of digital security and health, focusing on company branding, international outreach, and stakeholder engagement, before transitioning to the humanitarian sector. Together with her team, she works on attracting the best talent to join the ICRC, using a mix of data-driven approaches, such as Direct Sourcing, Talent Engagement, Market Intelligence, Employer Branding, and Outreach.
International Organizations Event Series
This event is part of the International Organizations Event Series. We also invite you to register for:
- UNIDO Employer Presentation (Graduate Students) - March 19
- Careers in International Organizations Panel Discussion (All Students) - March 24
- Careers in EU Affairs (All Students) - April 20
- OSCE Employer Presentation (Graduate Students) - April 23
The roles presented during employer events in this series will be primarily for graduate students. Future career programming will also include employer events geared towards undergraduate students.
This event will be held via Zoom. Please register in advance to receive the event link.