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.

Purpose

The Humanitarian Affairs Adviser serves as a strategic bridge between humanitarian operations and the political, legal, and policy environment of the Philippines and the wider region. The Humanitarian Affairs Adviser is responsible for analysing conflict dynamics, humanitarian trends, and stakeholder positions; advise senior management on humanitarian diplomacy, protection concerns, and access; and support dialogue with government authorities, civil society, and international partners.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• 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.

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Reports to (role)

• Head of Delegation / Deputy Head of Delegation / Humanitarian Affairs Adviser 3 / Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator

People management responsibilities

No

Scope & impact

• Contributes to designing and achieving the delegation's objectives in relation to policy/humanitarian diplomacy at the national and in cases regional level.
• Participates in the annual planning and budgeting process (Planning for Results) and monitors impact/outcomes. Leads on specific objectives and takes decisions relating to their implementation.

Relationships

• Externally 
  • Maintains and develops the network of interlocutors involved in decision and policy-making processes in the Philippines of relevance to the ICRC including ASEAN, UN-HCT, and HD and Policy files
  • Participates in and represents the ICRC at different venues, events of relevance for the ICRC in the Philippines and in the region
  • Continuously develops the network of interlocutors involved in decision- and policy-making processes in the Philippines of relevance to the ICRC

Certifications / Education required

• 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.

Professional experience required

• 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.