Overview
Serves as a strategic bridge between humanitarian operations and the political, legal, and policy environment of the Philippines and the wider region. Responsible for analysing conflict dynamics, humanitarian trends, and stakeholder positions; advising senior management on humanitarian diplomacy, protection concerns, and access; and supporting dialogue with government authorities, civil society, and international partners.
Tasks Summary
- Advise management on the political situation and on specific groups, actors, etc.
- Develops and maintain contacts with authorities or other external interlocutor at various level independently.
- Maintains/Leads ASEAN, Humanitarian Diplomacy and Policy files.
- Participates in the situation analysis and advises in decision making process of the delegation.
- Monitors political, economic and other developments in the Philippines, identifies issues of relevance for the ICRC and advises the delegation accordingly.
- Drafts independent analytical reports pertaining to the political environment and evolutions within the context of the Philippines.
- Analyses the political landscape and elaborates independent profiles of key decision makers for follow-up.
- Follows up on multilateral developments and advises the delegation accordingly and writes reports as needed.
- Follows up on Humanitarian Diplomacy and Policy issues and advises the delegation on such matters accordingly and writes reports as needed.
- Contributes to coordination of Prevention activities in line with the ICRC mandate under the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols.
Experience Requirements
- 6-9 years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian action or political affairs.
- Field experience in disaster-prone or conflict-affected areas in the Philippines or Southeast Asia is an asset.
- Experience working with UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, or donor organizations is an advantage.
- Proven experience in cultivating networks and influencing others.
- Solid understanding of national/regional relations and their interplay with humanitarian affairs.
- Knowledge of multilateral organizations/fora/agencies and platforms.
- Strong knowledge of humanitarian principles, international humanitarian law, and protection frameworks.
Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Law, Political Science, Development Studies, Social Work, or related field.
- Master’s degree in Humanitarian Affairs, International Humanitarian Law, Disaster Risk Management, or Development Studies is an asset.
