The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum asks a central question:
How does humanitarian action affect us all, here and now?
In order to reflect on this question with our visitors, we invite artists and cultural partners to examine the issues, values and current situation of humanitarian action.
We thus assert ourselves, in an open, agile and warm manner, as a place of memory, creation and debate.
We help bring attention to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and the city of Geneva by producing original artistic content and developing ambitious partnerships in Switzerland and throughout the world.
Further details are available in our annual reports:
Executive Management
Pascal Hufschmid, Executive Director
Jonas Chereau, Organisational Development Manager
Alice Baronnet, Public Relations Officer
Administration and Finance
Myriam Doré, Director
Tiffany-Jane Madden, Administration and Finance Assistant
Manon Gérard, Security Manager
Marco Domingues, Technical Manager
Collections and Exhibitions
Elisa Rusca, Director
Marie-Laure Berthier, Production Manager
Méloée Piaget, Collections Manager and Registrar
Audience Development
Carolyn Polhill, Director
Fabienne Mendoza, Visitor Services Manager
Justine Langlois, Communications and Digital Content Manager
Pierre Antoine Possa, Cultural Project Manager
Estelle Lligona, Digital communications officer
Patrizia Hilbrown, Shop manager and Welcome Agent
André Hamelin, Reception Manager
Peace Mury, Welcome agent
Camille Bovet, Welcome agent
Marcela Cizmar, Welcome agent
Rama Dwiyana Putera, Welcome agent
Steve Herman Nyagua, Welcome agent
Caroline Minder, Welcome agent
Valentin Moreau, Welcome agent
Barbara Angelini, Volunteer guide
Patricia Bourceret, Volunteer guide
Emanuele Ceraso, Volunteer guide
Carole Chiappinelli, Volunteer guide
Mariagrazia Gisella Cicciu, Volunteer guide
Alessandro Cicco, Volunteer guide
Graziella De Vecchi, Volunteer guide
Tanja Devetak, Volunteer guide
Nicole-Eva, Volunteer guide
Maria Contreras Gutiérrez, Volunteer guide
Cécile Crassier-Mokdad, Volunteer guide
Danica Gautier, Volunteer guide
Nalini Gouri-Burci, Volunteer guide
Michito Kawasaki, Volunteer guide
Andressa Marques, Volunteer guide
Oriana Mazzola, Volunteer guide
Gail Messenger, Volunteer guide
Doris Riva, Volunteer guide
Anita Robert, Volunteer guide
Christine Ruchat, Volunteer guide
Luz Maria Serrano Estrada, Volunteer guide
Ivano Tonutti, Volunteer guide
Anook Vary, Volunteer guide
Lisa Widmer, Volunteer guide
Anita Zwerner, Volunteer guide
We're proud to have received the following labels in recognition of our commitment to including sexual and gender minorities and to promoting career and employment opportunities.
How does humanitarian action affect us all, here and now?
To explore this question with its visitors, the Museum gathers the humanitarian, art and research sectors to discuss the challenges, values and current issues of humanitarian action. In this way, it asserts itself, in an open, accessible and inclusive way, as a place of memory, creation and debate. By producing original content and developing ambitious partnerships in Switzerland and around the world, the Museum is helping to raise the profile of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and of Geneva, the capital of humanitarian action.
As part of the redesign of our permanent exhibition, we are looking for a Scientific Collaborator – 60 to 80%
Fixed-term contract – up to 3 years
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Director of Collections and Exhibitions, and in close collaboration with the Director General and the Organisational Development Manager, you will play a key role in the project to redesign our permanent exhibition.
In this role, your responsibilities will include:
- Setting up, leading and monitoring scientific committees: organising and following up on committee meetings, compiling and sharing relevant information and project milestones, within the broader context of the Museum’s activities.
- Coordinating research work: identifying relevant experts and institutions, keeping abreast of current research on exhibition-related topics, identifying and summarising key content and findings.
- Ensuring the coordination and follow-up of curatorial work: proposing, structuring, and updating relevant ideas, supporting the drafting of various documents and resources, and assisting in the identification of content for the future exhibition.
Qualifications :
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- University degree in the humanities or social sciences, museology, art history or any other relevant field.
- Excellent writing skills in French and strong command of English. Knowledge of another language is an asset.
- Proven experience in coordinating scientific or cultural projects.
- Familiarity with how research institutions and museums operate.
- Demonstrated experience and methodology in project management.
- Strong understanding of the values of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Application :
If you recognise yourself in this profile, we would be happy to receive your complete application file (CV, covering letter, certificates and diplomas) through the following link :
https://ch.indeed.com/job/collaborateur-ou-collaboratrice-scientifique-f544eb32b015095d
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application deadline: May 4th, 2025
Starting date: Ideally July 1st, 2025
Recruitment policy :
The Museum commits to provide an inclusive and innovative environment, with equal opportunities for all.
We are aware that some people may be reluctant to apply if they do not meet all the requirements. However, we value diversity and encourage you to apply, even if you do not have all the qualifications listed.
If there is anything we can do to make your interview experience more enjoyable and positive, please let us know.
Chair
Isabel Rochat
Vice-Chair
Sandrine Giroud
Representatives of the Canton of Geneva
Beatrice Ferrari
Michaël Flaks
Representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross
Pierre Krähenbühl
Gilles Carbonnier
Representative of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Christopher Rassi
Individual Members
Sandrine Giroud
Loa Haagen Pictet
Catherine de Marignac
Luzius Sprüngli
Anne-Marie de Weck
Our story began in 1963 – the 100th anniversary of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) – when initial proposals were put forward to establish a Red Cross Museum in Geneva.
Twelve years later, in 1975, ICRC delegate Laurent Marti decided to act, inspired by his time in the field. He wrote to Jean Pictet, the ICRC’s Director-General, setting out his plans for a museum that would trace the major stages of humanitarian history before and after the creation of the Red Cross. His proposal was accepted.
In 1979, an architecture competition was launched to build the Museum close to the ICRC headquarters on the Colline de Pregny in Geneva. The winning design was submitted by Pierre Zoelly, Georges Haefeli and Michel Girardet. The Foundation for the International Red Cross Museum was established in 1981.
The Museum’s first stone was laid on 20 November 1985 at a special ceremony attended by Ursula Furgler, Raisa Gorbachev and Nancy Reagan.
The Museum opened its doors to the public on 29 October 1988. Its founder, Laurent Marti, served as its first director until 1994. He was succeeded by Didier Helg and Christine Müller.
Roger Mayou, appointed as director in 1998, went on to expand the Museum and oversaw a complete overhaul of the site, which reopened on 18 May 2013 after two years of work.
Pascal Hufschmid has served as director of the Museum since 2019.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian organization in the world. It is composed of three independent parts:
- The International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies IFRC
- 191 individual National Societies
It is guided by the Fundamental Principles and united by a central purpose: to help without discrimination those who suffer and thus contribute to peace in the world.
The seven Fundamental Principles are:
- Humanity
- Impartiality
- Neutrality
- Independence
- Voluntary service
- Unity
- Universality