Joëlle Germanier is the Director of the Centre of Competence on Humanitarian Negotiation (CCHN), a joint initiative of the International Committee of the Red Cross, MSF Switzerland, UNHCR, and the World Food Programme providing larning opportunities and guidance to humanitarians negotiating at the frontlines.
Previously heading the Operations department, since 2021 she has been leading the CCHN as it transitioned from a pilot project to a long-term initiative.
Before joining the CCHN, Joëlle Germanier worked for several years at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in various field operations in Africa and Latin America, focusing her work on protection and operational management. She also worked as Policy and Outreach Advisor at the ICRC’s Headquarters in Geneva.
She holds a master’s degree in international public law with a specialization in International Humanitarian Law and a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from the universities of Geneva, Vienna and Lucerne.
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