Country: Philippines
Closing date: 05 Jan 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 Economic and Security team of an international humanitarian organization. The ICRC Mindanao sub-delegation is looking for:
(2) Economic Security Field Officers
(Based in Iligan)
The Economic Security Field Officer is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring the various emergency and early recovery projects of Economic Security (EcoSec) in Iligan area of responsibility (AoR), according to the established standard operations and guidelines, and the general strategy of the ICRC.
MAIN TASKS:
- Carries out assessment, project design, monitoring, and evaluation of projects in the AoR
- Collects data using data collection tools and devices (Open Data Collection Kit / ODK) for beneficiary registration and other related use
- Implements specific projects related to cash transfer programming and in-kind distribution, mainly independently
- Contributes to planning, developing methods, and logistics preparation for relief distribution
- Prepares written EcoSec reports and contributes to the periodic institutional reporting
- Follows the sub-delegation's strategy and looks for potential link / integration in projects
- Manages teams of PRC volunteers during various field activities (registration, assessment, distribution, monitoring)
- Collaborates with internal departments - Protection, Water & Habitat, Health, Cooperation, and Communication and contributes to the general working strategies
- Maintains contact with authorities and technical counterparts at various levels within the AoR
REQUIRED PROFILE:
A successful candidate will have:
- A university degree or equivalent
- At least 4 years of experience in similar field
- Fluency in written and spoken English, Tagalog, and Maranao
- 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 and a good network of contacts
- 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 Lanao Del Sur and Lanao Del Norte.
THE ICRC OFFERS
A meaningful career within an international humanitarian setup
Competitive compensation package
Opportunities for continued learning and development
Closing date of application: 05 January 2019
Duration of contract: Open-ended
Contract Start: As soon as possible
*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, cover letter to man_hr_services@icrc.org with subject line: SURNAME First name – ILI EcoSec Field Officer (cover letter, resume).
Office Address: Unit 8, Arkadia Arcade Building, Purok 6, Tambo Hinaplanon, Iligan City 9200
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.