Country: Philippines
Closing date: 03 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 delegation is looking for a:
Detention Field Officer
(Based in Makati)
The Detention Field Officer contributes to the implementation of the ICRC’s systemic support to detaining authorities in the Philippines by contributing to defined activities in line with the delegation’s strategy, objectives, plans of action, and liaising between the ICRC and authorities, NGOs, and International organizations.
MAIN TASKS
Contributes to the definition of the strategies, objectives, priorities, and activities aimed at improving the material conditions and treatment of people deprived of freedom in the Philippines through systemic support to detaining activities
Implements and follows-up on approved joint activities aimed at systemic support to detaining authorities, independently
Supports the organization of workshops, roundtables, and seminars aimed at systemic support to detaining authorities
Develops and maintains contacts with interlocutors, in particular detaining authorities at national and regional level, and other relevant actors within the criminal justice system
Supports the delegation’s persuasion and mobilization strategy toward high levels of the national government as well as Regional or Local Government Units pertaining to detention and/or criminal justice reform
Reports, in writing, on systemic support activities including contributions to the delegation’s regular and ad hoc reporting
REQUIRED PROFILE:
A successful candidate will have:
At least 4 years’ professional experience in a similar field of activity
University degree relevant to the position
Extensive knowledge of the Philippines’ detaining authorities (BJMP, BUCOR, Provincial, PNP) and related challenges
Knowledge of the larger Philippine Criminal Justice system and related challenges
Very good knowledge of spoken and written English & Tagalog
Very good computer literacy
Good rigor, method, and analytical skills
As an asset, a successful candidate may have:
Advanced University Degree related to the position
Previous project management or leadership experience
Previous experience within the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
Previous experience in working with detaining authorities in the Philippines
Closing date of application: 3 May 2019
Duration of contract: Open-ended
Start date: As soon as possible
*Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until position is successfully filled. Recruitment for interns 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 Detention Field Officer.
Office Address: 5/F Erechem Bldg., Salcedo corner VA Rufino 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.