Fundraising Content Officer

Application deadline
Place of work
32/F BDO Life Mega Plaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines
Contract
Open-ended

The Fundraising Content Officer is responsible for producing content offerings and assets that fit donor interests and are aligned with operational needs on specific contexts, regions or thematic files to support efforts to engage with donors and secure or maintain their support for the organization. 

Relationships

  • Internally, interacts with other members of the Fundraising Content team and the wider Resource Mobilization Division, and with specific focal points within métiers, Operations regions and other headquarters teams, and/or delegations.
  • No external relationships. 

Accountabilities and functional responsibilities

  • Produces emergency, thematic and context materials and content for donors and prospects to secure effective, flexible and stable income for ICRC’s mission; this includes leading or contributing to the development of fundraising products by crafting or packaging written assets/materials, audio-visual content, institutional key messages, and event collaterals designed to attract, acquire and retain donor funding for ICRC activities linked to a specific thematic, a context, a programme or a combination thereof.
  • Produces specific appeals, funding proposals, briefing documents and reports that meet donor requirements and support donor engagement plans.
  • Keeps available and up-to-date financial and non-financial information on assigned contexts or thematic or other files, and regularly keeps track of pertinent ICRC activities and humanitarian and political developments. Serves as the focal point and provides advice or other input on these files, as needed.
  • Sources information from internal reporting tools, platforms and coordinates content production with subject-matter experts at headquarters and/or in delegations. Drafts, edits and proofreads fundraising content assets to ensure adherence to institutional frameworks, policies and editing guidelines.
  • Adapts the narrative content and presentation of content assets to the requirements and expectations of target donor audiences.
  • Leads specific projects to produce content packages for specific donors or on assigned contexts or thematic priorities.
  • Contributes to fundraising in emergencies by producing emergency updates or appeals, in coordination with the REM and OPS teams concerned.
  • Provides coaching support to new Fundraising Content Officers and contributes to their onboarding or training programmes, as needed.
  • Coordinates with the Fundraising Publication team on content production and publication processes. 

Selection requirements

  • University degree or advanced certification.
  • A master's degree in communications, international relations, journalism, or any other related fields is an asset, but not a strict requirement
  • High level of proficiency in English; French, Spanish or Arabic an asset. 
  • Ideally at least five (5) years of professional experience, but less experienced candidates with strong profiles are also welcome to apply
  • Proven experience in writing in the English language, preferably as a communication professional, writer or researcher.  
  • Proven experience in analysing and synthesizing large amounts of information. 

How to apply

If this sounds like a good fit for you, kindly apply through the “Apply now” button and attach a copy of your updated and comprehensive resume along with your motivation letter.    

Work location: 25F BDO Life Megaplaza, Makati City 
Contract duration: Open-ended contract  
Deadline of Application: 31 August 2026  

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.  

To learn more about the ICRC in the Philippines, please visit our website and follow us on Facebook.  

About us

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian organization that protects and assists people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence around the world. It is present in over 100 countries, and its headquarters is in Geneva, Switzerland.

The ICRC's Manila Shared Services Center (MSSC), based in Makati City, Philippines, carries out a range of global functions, including reporting, financial, logistical, human resources and other services.