Yves Irakoze is currently serving as a Generalist Delegate/Protection for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) since July 2024, following a role as Detention Delegate within the same organization from June 2023 to May 2024. Prior experience includes working as an International Protection Officer and Trainer of Trainers at Nonviolent Peaceforce from November 2019 to May 2023, and as a Program Officer at Mennonite Central Committee from September 2018 to December 2020. Yves also held positions as Program Manager and Finance & Administration Manager at Harvest Initiatives between March 2016 and August 2018. Educational qualifications include a Master of Leadership and Governance in Organizational Leadership from International Leadership University, a Bachelor of Laws from Université du Lac Tanganyika, and ongoing studies in Civilian Peace Intervention at Institut catholique de Paris.