ADVISER TO THE HEAD OF SUB STRUCTURE ( For Philippines Nationals Only)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitors the humanitarian environment and needs in Iligan Area of Responsibility (AoR).
• Shares pertinent information, reports and analyses related to the general situation.
• Establishes and strengthens the network of interlocutors and relative activities, under the supervision of the HoSS and in coordination with the Networking coordinator.
• Contributes to the designing and setting of relevant activities with respective departments.
• Holds internal as well as external meetings on behalf of the management, and contributes to the respective reporting, when applicable.
• Analyzes the contextual environment, development in terms of security, political, socio-economic and its impact.
• Supports the HoSS in handling the day to day security follow-up matters as well as the emergencies.
• Is responsible for handling sensitive interlocutors, hence, diplomacy is key while dealing with them.
• Might need to replace the management in meetings, supporting other departments, mainly the protection team in handling sensitive dialogue. The attitude as well as the know how is very crucial.
• Leads multiple teams to the field, ensuring the designing, implementation of activities in accordance with the ICRC mandate.

REQUIRED PROFILE

• University degree in Political Science, Social, Cultural Studies or related similar field of study
• 3-4 years overall professional experience in Humanitarian sector dealing with government, social, community and religious actors in Lanao area
• Have contacts in Lanao region
• High level of negotiations and social skills
• Awareness and respect of professional and institutional ethics, particularly with respect to confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, Filipino, Bisaya and Maranao