Global Process Owner - Institutional Planning & Budgeting in Genève

h3About The ICRC /h3 pSince 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence. /p h3About The ICRC /h3 pSince 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence. /p pIn collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life‑saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on. /p pWe engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non‑combatants, including from digital threats. /p h3Purpose of the Role /h3 pAs Global Process Owner (GPO), you will lead the design, optimization, governance and implementation of the ICRC’s Institutional Planning Budgeting process. /p pYou will be an integral member of the End-to-End Transformation Program team, contributing to the transformation of relevant processes, systems and data flows over the next two to four years. /p pYour key objective is to connect the dots between the ICRC’s Institutional Strategy, operational needs and the underlying planning and budgeting processes. Throughout the redesign, you will need to strike a balance between a longer‑term planning horizon (2 x 2 years) and short‑term flexibility and agility, reflecting the operational reality of delegations. The goal is a simpler, more integrated planning process, supported by a streamlined architecture of systems, tools and data. /p pThe role requires effective coordination between the Office of the Director‑General (ODG) and key stakeholders, including but not limited to Operations, Finance, Logistics, Human Resources, Resource Mobilization, and Support Digital Transformation. /p pIn addition to your GPO responsibilities, you will play a key part in the Organizational Management Planning team, supporting the preparation of analyses on topics such as strategic portfolio management, organisational design and others. /p h3Main Duties Responsibilities /h3 h3Global Process Owner (60%) /h3 ul liLead the design of an integrated planning framework that connects Institutional Strategy and operational needs to multiyear planning and budgeting, as well as quarterly forecasting and reporting /li liDrive improved integration between all underlying layers of planning, budgeting and forecasting, including supply chain planning, workforce planning, operational/program planning and financial planning /li liAct as a strategic liaison and partner to Operations, Finance, Logistics, Resource Mobilization, Data and Technology teams to capture planning and budgeting needs /li liEnsure seamless integration across relevant systems and data flows: ERP, PMT, PAM, Anaplan, RedLoop and Master Data /li liEnsure process coherence, reduce inefficiencies, and embed lean, scalable solutions to drive operational excellence /li liDefine and monitor performance metrics to support continuous process improvement and optimization /li liDrive awareness and adoption of best practices /li /ul h3Other responsibilities (40%) /h3 ul liSupport the Head of Organizational Management Planning in other activities, most notably: ul liSupporting specific files in the implementation of the ICRC’s organisational model /li liSupporting the oversight of the ICRC’s Strategic Portfolio of Programs /li liProviding ad‑hoc support and other analyses, where relevant and needed /li /ul /li /ul h3Education Professional Background /h3 ul liAdvanced university degree: Master’s degree (MSc, MBA or equivalent), ideally in a related area (e.g. /li liInternational Affairs Development, International Economics) /li liSpecialised qualifications in performance management and/or results‑based management are an asset /li liMinimum 12 years of professional work experience, of which at least 8 years are relevant, including: ul liExperience in the design, implementation and coordination of planning and monitoring processes /li liExperience in the use and design of planning and reporting technologies /li liExperience in managing projects and multi‑stakeholder environments /li liIdeally, experience working for the ICRC or a humanitarian and/or development organisation /li /ul /li /ul h3Desired Profile Skills /h3 ul liExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English; working knowledge of French is an asset /li liProficiency in data analytics and reporting tools (e.g. Tableau, Microsoft Power BI) /li liAbility to simplify complex issues and apply problem solving /liliA highly structured approach to managing activities, deadlines and priorities /li liFlexibility and agility in responding to changing circumstances /li liAbility to communicate and cooperate effectively with individuals and groups, and to lead them through processes, including senior leadership /li liUp-to‑date knowledge of best practices in planning and performance management /li /ul h3Additional Information /h3 ul liLocation: Geneva, Switzerland /li liType of Contract: Open‑ended /li liMobility Type: Required Rotation /li liLength of Assignment: 3 years /li liWorking Rate: 100% /li liStart date: January 2027 /li liApplication deadline: Monday, 26 October 2026 /li /ul pPlease note that the finalization of this recruitment is subject to the validation of the 2027 budget. /p pThe ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. /p h3Our Values /h3 pAt the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviours based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr