Humanitarian Diplomacy Program Coordinator

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Develop PRC advocacy strategy and eventual legislation of the policy into/law into force

· Monitor and update the status of PRC related bills pending for legislation, PRC Policies for enactment/ enforcement with other stakeholders/ agencies

· Monitor and update the status of IHL related treaties pending for ratification or accession by the Philippine Government

· Coordinate with the appropriate committees of the Senate and House of the Representative as to the status of the Red Cross Bill.

· Network with the concerned government and non-government organizations to gain support for the Red Cross related policy or Bill

· Organized and attend meetings with congressional legislative officers, government agencies, NGO’s and other interlocutors

· Define a normal statutory position for the PRC (and possibly the Movement) on the advocacy issues

· Conceptualize and design lobby advocacy materials for reproduction

· Systematically plan and improve the capacity of PRC staff and volunteers in humanitarian diplomacy

· Responsible for organizing disaster law trainings primarily at the Chapter level in coordination with PRC offices, IFRC technical team and other Partners in the country

· Support movement-wide capacity building initiatives on humanitarian advocacy

· Mainstream disaster law as core expertise and/or advocacy of national society

· Act As focal person and ensure all the relevant technical services will be engaged and consulted on the advocacy issues

· Develop and deliver context specific humanitarian research and analysis, including briefings and reports

· Coordinate with other PNS present in the country for project specific advocacy matters

· Assist formulation of plans and budget for the implementation of IHL relative activities

· Prepare operational budget for field missions, chapter visit and related activities

· Submit activity reports, monthly, quarterly, and year end to be submitted to NHQ

· Prepare advocacy materials to be distributed to PRC chapters and requesting agencies

· Make recommendations to improve program implementation in area of responsibility

Job specifications

· Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or any related degree

· Preferably with 1 year experience

· Willing to work in Mandaluyong City

Job Type: Full-time