What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Context

The ICRC Philippines is an operational delegation in South East Asia of/with national, regional and global thematic importance. The main Delegation based in Manila with 3 sub-delegations in Mindanao and a footprint in Visayas and Luzon responds with a wide range of multi-disciplinary activities (assistance, protection, prevention, cooperation) to humanitarian needs emanating from several protracted non-international armed conflict (NIAC) situations involving a variety of Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs).

Purpose

The Networking coordinator coordinates the overall engagement strategy and various programmes and approaches concerning Muslim Non-State Armed Groups and other non-State Players, such as religious circles and traditional leaders, academia, civil society organizations, national and international think-tanks and non-governmental organisations.

Relationships

Internally interacts with all levels of the delegation, all sub-sites and all departments, as well as the Global Affairs Operations Advisor based in Geneva and other Networking Coordinators and focal points in neighbouring delegations as deemed appropriate and needed.

General Duties

• Understands and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Understands and adheres to the ICRC Code of Conduct
• Understands the roles of the components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
• Respects and observes staff regulations and security rules at all times
• Represents the ICRC in a professional manner at all times
• Develops and maintains a pleasant and conducive working environment with colleagues and line managers
• Performs all duties with the highest level of confidentiality in the interest of the employees and the ICRC
• May be asked to perform tasks not covered in this job description and to provide support to other departments when necessary

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Contributes to maintaining and developing a solid and relevant network of interlocutors within the Moro NSAGs 
• Establishes/ updates, together with the Sub-delegations and in close coordination with concerned departments a comprehensive mapping of the relevant stakeholders and influencers designed around the Moro NSAGs present in the delgations areas of operations.
• Supports and advises field teams in developing competences and capacities on how to engage with these actors, so that it is integrated into their operational approach.
• Engages with Muslim religious circles, scholars and accademia on the correspondance between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law of Armed Conflict with the objective of enhancing acceptance of the law.
• Joins relevant detention visits but also takes active part in the reflections and designing of engagement strategies with people deprived of their liberty in relation to the conflict. 
• Contributes to the Delegation’s prevention strategy and develops future corresponding networking strategies in the framework of the PfR, institutional strategy and regional frameworks and on ad-hoc basis when needed.
• Assists the management in external engagement representations including participation in meetings. 
• Ensures proper environmental scanning, reporting/internal communication and documentation of information related to religious affairs (Islamic & Christian Circles), themes of relevance to the context of the Philippines, armed groups and other actors.

People Management Responsibilities

• Is the Red Line/directly supervises the Manila based Networking Advisor and is the blue line for 2 Focal points in Mindanao and consequently plays an important role and can be consulted for all HR-related matters
• Understands and supervises the Performance Management & Development (PMD) of the direct team member, makes sure that deadlines for the PMD cycle are met, engages in ongoing and continuous feedback and support.
• Contributes to the PMD cycle of the field based Focal points.
• Organizes regular meetings within the team to ensure optimal coordination of the work and proper flow of information.
• Coordinates and supports the employee under their supervision in their personal development by coaching and advising them on internal and external training and development possibilities.

Additional Duties

• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments
• Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position
• Collects and shares information to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development

Selection Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Law and/or humanitarian field is required.
• Typically, 10-12 years’ overall professional experience in addition to up to 5 years’ previous experience working in a humanitarian organization is an advantage.
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint is essential.
• Requires the ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex information.
• In-depth knowledge of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Mindanao contexts required for the job
• Excellent communication skills in English and Tagalog.
• Proficiency of any other Moro dialect is an added value
• Willing to travel to different locations of ICRC operations in the Philippines