Country: Philippines
Closing date: 01 Jul 2016
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a humanitarian organization that protects and assists victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence without discrimination. It has been working in the Philippines for more than 70 years, with a permanent presence since 1982.
The ICRC delegation in the Philippines is looking for suitable candidates for:
COMMUNICATION FIELD OFFICER
based in Cotabato City
Under the supervision of the Head of Office in Cotabato, the Communication Field Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing communication-related activities of the Cotabato Office. He/She contributes to the implementation of specific communication projects/programmes mainly independently, and maintains contacts with authorities at various degrees.
The Communication Field Officer contributes to appraisals and written reporting.
MAIN TASKS
Under the supervision of the Senior Communication Officer in Davao, the Communication Field Officer in Cotabato:
· Helps develop and implement the ICRC communication strategy in the areas of responsibility
· Manages the implementation of communication activities and monitors the budget
· Maintains and develops a network of key stakeholders
· Contributes to the security and operational analysis of the environment
· Develops and implements an environment scanning mechanism
· Liaises and coordinates with the Philippine Red Cross
· Provides coaching to Cotabato staff on communication activities
· Contributes to general reporting
· Knows, applies and complies with all the administrative procedures
REQUIRED PROFILE
· Bachelor's degree in communications, political science, liberal arts or any relevant field
· 4 years’ work experience in a similar field
· Fluent in written and spoken English and Filipino
· Fluency in Maguindanaon and Maranao is an asset
· Good team leadership, analytical, and communication skills
· Ample knowledge of the geographically assigned environment
Closing date of application: 01 July 2016
Contract start: August 2016
Contract duration: Open-ended
How to apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to send their comprehensive resume, cover letter and copy of valid NBI clearance to man_hr_services@icrc.org, with subject line: SURNAME First name – COT Communication Officer
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Office Address: 16 R Garcia Street, Cotabato City Philippines
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.