Organization Mission

ICVA is a global network of non-governmental organisations whose mission is to make humanitarian action more principled and effective by working collectively and independently to influence policy and practice.

Our work is based on the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence, as well as the Principles of Partnership. We work towards a system that enables people affected by humanitarian crises to receive equitable access to quality assistance and protection rooted in international humanitarian and human rights law.

We promote innovative approaches to humanitarian policy development and implementation, and offer evidence-based, solutions-oriented advocacy. We promote equitable inclusive engagement of NGOs and principled multi-stakeholder partnerships to realise the full value of diversity and to ensure the legitimacy of our work.

Context

The suspension of foreign funding in 2025 has disrupted critical humanitarian assistance for millions of internally displaced persons (IDPs) worldwide. Triggered by executive actions aimed at reevaluating foreign aid and eliminating certain government programs, this halt has forced humanitarian organizations to pause operations, reduce services, and suspend partnerships. Given that the U.S. contributed nearly half of global humanitarian funding in 2024, the ripple effects are severe, especially as other donors follow suit with additional cuts. This trend underscores the urgent need to research how such funding disruptions impact the protection, assistance, and long-term solutions available to IDPs.

Key Responsibilities

Research support to ICVA and the Office of the Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons: the candidate will take stock of available research on the impact of the foreign aid suspension and the consequences for Internally Displaced People (IDPs) globally, including the impact on organizations led by internally displaced persons. They will then identify gaps where additional information and data is required to form a comprehensive global picture of the short and long-term impacts on IDPs. They will then design and implement a research plan to fill these information and data gaps, and draft a report with recommendations (max 5 pages) and an OpEd (max 2 pages) that summarizes the results.

Required Skills and Experience

We are seeking a dynamic, organized and proactive team player, with a keen interest in internal displacement and human rights. Candidates should have strong research and analytical skills, knowledge of scientific research methods, and good interviewing and writing skills. Work experience on forced displacement and drafting documents is desirable, and a degree in a related field is considered an asset. All candidates should have professional knowledge of English, and fluency in Spanish, French or Arabic is an asset.