Due Diligence Specialist

• Manages individual screening cases, conducting specialized due diligence research and media scanning based on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risk audit reports, secondary sources and other internal sources, and producing a due diligence analysis
• Manages the screening requests pipeline, liaising with concerned line managers, units, and delegations.
• Identifies, escalates and provides recommendations on relevant cases to the Review Committee, and functions as secretariat for the Review Committee.
• Maintains overview of the risks related to individual donors and partners, and prioritizes risk mitigation and engagement, in coordination with ICRC headquarters.
• Processes media monitoring from internal and external providers and distributes relevant news items to key stakeholders, upgrading risk gradings where necessary.
• Coordinates with functions related to compliance across ICRC on controversies related to private partners and donors or violations of the ICRC’s screening criteria.
• Supports and advises the Resource Mobilization division (REM) in responding to donors’ queries with regard to ethical screening policies, procedures and practice guidelines.
• Supports the development of an internal framework, guidance documents and communication on due diligence.
• Provides assistance to National Societies who may require donor screening

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Law, International Relations, or related fields
• Customer focused, working with discretion across the organisation from operational fundraising to the highest senior leadership
• Exemplary research and analytical skills
• Ability to assimilate and deliver complex information in a clear and concise manner within a set deadline
• Highly organised with excellent co-ordination and facilitation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Creates and fosters a supportive and enabling environment
• Fluent in English, highly proficient in written/business English, French proficiency is an asset
• Proficient presentation skills
• Computer proficiency
• 5 -9 years professional experience.
• Good understanding of private sector engagement in the humanitarian landscape and key trends in private sectorpartnerships and fundraising.
• Successful working experience in different geographical and cultural environments, within the ICRC or another humanitarian or international organization (ICRC experience is an asset).
• Experience in managing complex, cross-team projects and working efficiently and effectively across multiple priorities.
• Strong and demonstrated experience in Business and Human Rights, and broad, industry-specific knowledge of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory and voluntary frameworks and compliance standards an asset (ISO, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Modern Slavery Act, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises).

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedule

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive and updated resume along with their motivation letter. Only applications received through the career page link will be pre-screened/processed.

Deadline of application: 27 February 2025
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.