QLD IHL Advisory Committee - Chairperson

• 2-year position (extendable for two subsequent terms of 2 years each) 
• 4 hours per quarter for meetings; approximately 12 hours per quarter for associated support to the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) program/committee work plan.

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The program 

The Australian Red Cross IHL Program seeks to prevent and alleviate suffering in times of war and conflict and promote non-violence and peace by working towards the following outcomes: 

• Australians in war and conflict understand that wars have laws and apply them,
• Australian law and policy reflect IHL and humanitarian principles, and 
• the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement has maximum global impact in IHL, and Movement members achieve their local humanitarian objectives. 

As a member of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, Australian Red Cross has an obligation to promote awareness about IHL or the laws of war.  

The IHL Advisory Committees have an important role in supporting the Australian Red Cross IHL Program. The Committees represent a high-level, expert group of IHL experts, practitioners and influencers across the country. IHL Advisory Committee members are bound by the Terms of Reference of the IHL Advisory Committee. 

The opportunity 

This role will suit someone who has experience with the successful governance of committee and advisory boards as well as community mobilisation and strong personal and professional networks. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in IHL and humanitarian issues, as well as a demonstrated capacity to use their communication and facilitation skills to influence the general public and priority stakeholder groups on policy and advocacy related issues.  

The impact 

As the Chairperson of the IHL Advisory Committee, you will be able to influence and participate in public dissemination activities aimed at increasing awareness of IHL, humanitarian action and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. You will also be able to support the Australian Red Cross IHL Program engage within your networks.  

Application requirements

• For this role you will be required to undertake a National Police Check, which will be organised through Red Cross.
  
  

Further information 

To find out more about this opportunity please contact IHL Legal Adviser Fauve Kurnadi on +61 3 6235 6038 or via email fkurnadi@redcross.org.au. 

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