International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) is Seeking for a Junior Collaborator – Apply Before 5 March 2026

Organisation: International Institute of Humanitarian Law
Department: International Refugee Law and Migration Law
Location: Remote/Home-Based (CET time zone alignment required)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Remuneration: EUR 500 per month

About the Institute

The International Institute of Humanitarian Law (IIHL) is an independent, non-profit humanitarian association founded in 1970 in Sanremo, Italy. For over five decades, the Institute has served as a global platform for advancing knowledge and dialogue in:

• International Humanitarian Law
• Human Rights Law
• Refugee Law
• Migration Law
• Related protection frameworks

The Institute convenes high-level training programs, conferences, and expert meetings for government officials, scholars, practitioners, and international organizations. It holds consultative status with ECOSOC, participatory status with the Council of Europe, and observer status at the UNHCR Executive Committee and the International Organization for Migration.

The Department of International Refugee Law and Migration Law strengthens the capacity of professionals working with refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), stateless individuals, and migrants. Through knowledge-sharing initiatives and policy dialogue, the Department advances human rights protection and promotes sustainable, rights-based responses to displacement and migration challenges.

Position Overview

The Junior Collaborator will work under the supervision of the Head of the Institutional Engagement Unit within the Department of International Refugee Law and Migration Law. The role focuses on expanding the Department’s strategic engagement with development actors operating at the intersection of humanitarian response and sustainable development.

This position emphasizes:

• Research and analysis
• Partnership mapping
• Funding opportunity identification
• Institutional engagement support

The role provides direct exposure to senior leadership within a globally recognized institution and offers valuable experience for individuals pursuing careers in international cooperation, humanitarian affairs, or development policy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research and Strategic Analysis

The Junior Collaborator will conduct in-depth research on development institutions and their engagement in displacement-related contexts by:

• Examining priorities, operational frameworks, and strategic plans of global and regional development actors
• Analyzing their contributions to the humanitarian-development-peace nexus
• Monitoring evolving global and regional trends in displacement, statelessness, and sustainable development
• Identifying emerging best practices linking protection and development responses

2. Partnership and Funding Mapping

The role requires systematic identification and tracking of potential institutional partnerships and funding avenues, including:

• Mapping collaboration opportunities with development banks, financial institutions, and UN development agencies
• Identifying funding streams for capacity-building initiatives
• Exploring engagement with private sector actors supporting protection-focused programming
• Maintaining an up-to-date partnerships tracker documenting engagement with development stakeholders

3. Support to Capacity-Sharing Initiatives

The Junior Collaborator will contribute to the planning and implementation of learning activities, including:

• Online courses
• In-person seminars and workshops
• Events addressing humanitarian-development linkages
• Capacity-building programs related to refugee law, migration law, and displacement

This includes supporting content preparation, research inputs, and coordination tasks related to institutional engagement efforts.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

Academic Background

• University degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, International Cooperation, or a related discipline

Professional Skills

• Strong understanding of the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus, particularly in forced displacement contexts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Capacity to collaborate effectively within multicultural teams
• High motivation to contribute to refugee and migration protection initiatives

Knowledge of an additional UN language is considered an asset.

Desirable Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will have a competitive advantage:

• Previous involvement in development projects at country, regional, or international level
• Experience engaging with international financing institutions, development banks, or agencies
• Familiarity with the World Bank Group or regional development frameworks
• Knowledge of Refugee Law, Migration Law, Internal Displacement, and Statelessness
• Experience using digital learning platforms or instructional design tools

Working Conditions

This is a full-time remote position. The selected candidate must:

• Maintain reliable internet connectivity
• Be available for meetings aligned with the Rome (CET) time zone
• Undertake missions when requested

Travel may be required to:

• Sanremo, Italy
• Geneva, Switzerland
• Other international locations

All official missions will be fully covered by the Institute.

Completion of the contract does not automatically guarantee further employment; however, high-performing Junior Collaborators may receive priority consideration for future relevant opportunities within the Department.

In addition to monthly remuneration, the selected candidate will receive complimentary scholarships for the Department’s online learning courses.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Institute is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all genders, nationalities, religions, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, ages, and abilities.

Particular encouragement is extended to applicants with lived experience of forced displacement or statelessness.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• A detailed CV
• A motivation letter

Applications must be submitted via the Institute’s online recruitment portal before 5 March 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews and further assessments. The Institute reserves the right to begin interviews before the deadline if suitable candidates are identified.

Why Apply

This opportunity offers:

• Direct engagement with senior leadership in a respected international institution
• Exposure to institutional diplomacy and development cooperation
• Experience at the intersection of humanitarian protection and sustainable development
• Professional growth within the international legal and policy sector

For professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of refugee law, migration governance, and development cooperation frameworks, this role provides a meaningful and career-enhancing platform.

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