ICRC Associate for General Archives Traineeship 2027: Earn CHF 3,934 Monthly in Geneva

Overview

The International Committee of the Red Cross is offering the Associate for General Archives Traineeship in Geneva, Switzerland. This 12-month, full-time opportunity is designed for early-career professionals to gain practical experience in digital archiving, records classification, metadata management, and digital preservation within an international humanitarian organization. The successful candidate will support the archival digitization project and contribute to improving the accessibility and preservation of historical and institutional records.

Who can apply

This opportunity is intended for qualified early-career professionals. Applicants must hold a degree from a university or higher education institution in archival studies, records management, information management, library studies, data management, or a related discipline. Candidates must possess excellent written and spoken English and French, achieving a minimum C1 level in both languages. Applicants are permitted to have a maximum of two years of professional experience, with no more than one year spent in a full-time paid position following the completion of their studies. Candidates should also demonstrate an understanding of archival and records management principles, digital archiving skills, strong organizational abilities, and attention to detail.

What you get

The selected candidate will receive a gross monthly salary of CHF 3,934, which is paid in 13 installments. Additionally, a legitimation card will be provided for the duration of the assignment in Geneva.

Key dates

The traineeship is scheduled to begin on 4 January 2027 and runs for 12 months. Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 25 October 2026.