Country: Philippines
Closing date: 15 Oct 2017
Join the Protection team of an international humanitarian organization. The ICRC delegation is looking for a:
ASSISTANT
Protection Department
(Based in Makati City)
The Protection Assistant ensures the internal organization of the department and is in charge of the information management and the reporting within the department. The Protection Assistant is at the forefront of the protection services, contributes directly to specific projects and activities and acts as the liaison person for the internal and external interlocutors. S/he reports directly to the Protection Coordinator.
MAIN TASKS:
Assists the Protection Department in running its various activities (mainly detention, protection of the civilian population, restoring family links)
Acts as a focal person of the Protection Department with the field teams, as well as various departments of the delegation (COM, Welcome, Logistics)
Advises and supports users and peers in information management and provides technical support (develop templates, internal working, filing or reporting procedures)
Archives and efficiently distributes all information related to the protection activities
Manages specific information or organizational projects within the department or inter-departments, independently
Keeps oneself aware of the protection activities performed by the teams in the Philippines and prepares timely and accurate reporting of the protection activities of the delegation
Organizes meetings with peers, internal stakeholders and external contacts (authorities at various level) as well as ad hoc events (training, information session, peer coaching/briefing)
Supports the Protection Department in its activities: mainly detention visits, specific projects, networking with various organizations and authorities
Contributes to written analysis and reporting
REQUIRED PROFILE:
A successful candidate will have:
A bachelor’s degree in public administration, information management or equivalent
Business/project management experience are strong assets
4 years work experience as executive assistant for an international organization/company
Experience in a humanitarian sector is preferred
Excellent presentation and communication skills (oral and writing)
Very good analytical and reporting skills
Excellent computer skills
Fluent in written and spoken English and a minimum of one local language
Excellent organization skills, rigorous and meticulous
Excellent team player who can lead a working group when required
A strong personality, be result and service oriented with coaching skills
The ability to adapt to unexpected changes and to work under a certain level of stress to respect deadlines
THE ICRC OFFERS
A meaningful career within an international humanitarian setup
Competitive compensation package
Opportunities for continued learning and development
Closing date of application: 15 October 2017
Duration of contract: Open-ended
How to apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to send their comprehensive resume, cover letter to *man_hr_services@icrc.org*with subject line:* SURNAME First name – MAN Protection Assistant*.
Office Address: 5F Erechem Bldg., Salcedo cor. VA Rufino Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City
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.