Country: Philippines
Closing date: 09 Jun 2017
Join the Protection team of an international humanitarian organization. The ICRC delegation in the Philippines is looking for:
Protection Assistant
(Based in Zamboanga 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 for internal and external contacts. S/he reports directly to the Deputy Head of Sub-Delegation.
Main tasks:
· Acts as the Family Visit Program (FVP) focal point for beneficiaries, their families, counterparts in the Philippine Red Cross, and field teams, as well as ensures the overall correct implementation of the FVP in a timely manner
· Participates in the assessment and monitoring of humanitarian situation in the area as well as the general political/socio-economical/security situation
· Assists in the implementation of other activities linked to the protection of civilians and support to detention activities
· Contributes to the networking activities of the ICRC with various stakeholders including those from Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi
· Promotes and disseminates the principles of international humanitarian law
· Prepares written reports on a periodic and project basis
· Establishes and maintains contacts with various groups, including individual beneficiaries, humanitarian organizations and local authorities
· Contributes to the formulation of objectives, plans of action and preparation of budgets
· Travels regularly within the assigned areas
Required Profile:
A successful candidate will:
· Have a university degree or equivalent
· Have 4 years work experience in a similar field
· Be fluent in written and spoken English
· Be fluent in Tagalog, Tausug and Yakan
· Possess good knowledge of the areas assigned (Zamboanga peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi)
· Have good communication skills
· Have good analytical skills
· Have good computer skills
· Possess excellent organization skills, be rigorous and meticulous
· Be an excellent team player
· Be a self-learner, autonomous and practical
· Have a strong personality, be result and service-oriented
· Be able to adapt to unexpected changes and to work under pressure
THE ICRC OFFERS:
· Opportunities for advanced learning and development
· Competitive compensation package
· Meaningful career within an international humanitarian setup
Closing date of application: 9 June 2017
Duration of contract: Open-ended
Contract start: As soon as possible
How to apply:
Qualified applicants are requested to send their comprehensive resume, cover letter to dav_hr_services@icrc.org with subject line: SURNAME First name – ZAM Protection Assistant (cover letter, resume).
Office Address: 2/F Red Cross Youth Hostel Building, Rizal Street, Pettit Barracks, 7000 Zamboanga 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.