Country: Philippines
Closing date: 17 May 2019
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a Geneva-based humanitarian organization that protects and assists victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence without discrimination. It has been providing humanitarian aid in the Philippines for more than 70 years, with a permanent presence since 1982. The ICRC works closely with the Philippine Red Cross, its primary partner in the country.
Join the Protection team of an international humanitarian organization. The ICRC Mindanao sub-delegation is looking for a:
Protection Field Officer
(Based in Davao)
The Protection Field Officer contributes to the implementation and monitoring of ICRC protection activities in the area of responsibility of the ICRC Davao Sub-delegation. S/he works in line with the Protection Delegate and the ICRC team to respond to protection concerns arising from armed conflict in the specified areas.
MAIN TASKS:
Implements protection activities under the supervision of the Protection Delegate
Provides analysis of security, socioeconomic, cultural, and political environment relevant to the ICRC, and shares relevant information with team members and reports any change in the situation
Designs and implements protection responses and projects
Collects, compiles, and interprets protection-related information
Analyzes and contributes to written internal reporting and activity programming
Develops and maintains contact with different stakeholders
Prepares, coordinates, and reports on all aspects of field assignments
Supports the sub-delegation and other teams as deemed necessary
Promotes and disseminates the principles of international humanitarian law (IHL)
Liaises with other ICRC departments for organization of specific events
Coordinates with Philippine Red Cross (PRC) local chapters for joint activities
Prepares written reports on a periodic and project basis
Establishes and maintains contact with various groups, including individual beneficiaries, humanitarian organizations, and local authorities
Travels regularly within the assigned areas
REQUIRED PROFILE:
A successful candidate will have:
University degree or equivalent in a relevant field
At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar field
Good knowledge of the social, cultural, religious, and political environment of Central Mindanao
Fluent in spoken and written English, Tagalog, and Visayan
Good organizational skills
Good analytical skills
Good communication skills
The ability to work under stressful conditions while maintaining patience, perseverance, self-confidence
As an asset, a successful candidate may have:
Good interpersonal skills
Awareness and respect of professional and institutional ethics, particularly with respect to confidentiality
Flexibility to work several weeks in the field and to travel to different areas
Good geographical knowledge of Davao Region
THE ICRC OFFERS
A meaningful career within an international humanitarian setup
Competitive compensation package
Opportunities for continued learning and development
Closing date of application: 17 May 2019
Duration of contract: Open-ended
Contract Start: 03 June 2019
*Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is successfully filled. Recruitment may close before deadline of applications.
How to apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to send their comprehensive resume and cover letter to dav_hr_services@icrc.org with the subject line: SURNAME First name – DAV_ PROT Field Officer (cover letter, resume).
Office Address: 2/F Tavera Business Center, J. Camus Ext. corner Araullo Sts., Davao City 8000
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. A valid NBI clearance must be submitted once shortlisted.
To learn more about the ICRC in the Philippines, please visit our website www.icrc.org/ph and follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ICRCph.