Country: Philippines
Closing date: 22 Apr 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 Manila delegation is looking for a:
Protection Field Officer
(Based in Manila)
The Protection Field Officer contributes to the implementation and monitoring of ICRC protection activities in the area of responsibility of the ICRC Manila Delegation. S/he works in line with the Protection Delegate and the Deputy Protection Coordinator and the ICRC team to respond to protection concerns arising from armed conflict in the specified areas.
MAIN TASKS:
Assists in the implementation of activities linked to the protection of civilians and support to detention activities under the supervision of his/her line manager
Participates in the assessment and monitoring of humanitarian situation in the area as well as the general political / socio-economical / security situation
Contributes to the design and implementation of 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, participates in, 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 the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) local chapters for joint activities
Prepares written reports on a periodic and project basis
Establishes and maintains contacts 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 relevant field
At least 3-5 years’ experience in similar field
Fluent in spoken and written English and Tagalog
Good organizational skills
Good analytical skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work under stressful conditions while maintaining patience, perseverance, self-confidence and autonomy
As an asset, a successful candidate may have:
Knowledge of Waray-waray, Bisaya, and Cebuano
Good interpersonal skills and is a team player
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 in the Philippines
Good geographical knowledge of Visayas and Bicol
THE ICRC OFFERS
A meaningful career within an international humanitarian setup
Competitive compensation package
Opportunities for continued learning and development
Closing date of application:22 April 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 – MAN PROT Field Officer (cover letter, resume).
Office Address: 5th Floor, Erechem Building, Rufino corner, Salcedo Streets, 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.