Movement Cooperation Coordinator

Application deadline
Place of work
17/F NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, 1229 Philippines
Contract
Open-ended

The Movement Cooperation Coordinator is the delegation’s focal point for issues related to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (the Movement) and actively coordinates the building of positive relationships between the ICRC and the other components of the Movement, particularly the host National Society (hNS). 

S/he works closely with the delegation’s management to develop its Movement cooperation strategy and provides regular analysis of Movement dynamics and trends that could impact the ICRC’s operations. S/he sets and implements the delegation’s cooperation objectives in line with the ICRC’s Movement policies and in consultation with the operating NS.

Relationships

  • Internally, interacts with the Movement Cooperation team, the management team, other coordinators at the delegation, and the Division for Cooperation and Coordination within the Movement at headquarters.
  • Externally, develops and maintains a network of contacts at operating and participating NSs and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies at management level.

Accountabilities and functional responsibilities

  • Define and drive the ICRC Delegation in the Philippines cooperation strategy, ensuring principled and accountable partnerships with the Philippine Red Cross aligned with operational priorities.
  • Oversee coherent partnership frameworks and cooperation models between the ICRC and PRC, ensuring alignment across joint procedures and operational arrangements.
  • Steer strategic alignment and capacity strengthening, integrating the Safer Access Framework to enhance PRC sustainability, operational readiness, and principled action.
  • Catalyze effective Movement coordination, ensuring clarity of roles, complementarity, and collective impact in line with Seville 2.0 and agreed Movement frameworks.
  • Develops and maintains a comprehensive overview of the Movement’s activities, capacity and affairs; advises the Head of Delegation and other ICRC staff on the ICRC’s position within the Movement, relationship management and coordination activities.
  • Advise the ICRC delegation in the Philippines on Movement positioning and engagement, leveraging a comprehensive understanding of Movement dynamics.
  • Drive cooperation excellence within the ICRC delegation in the Philippines, strengthening partnership competencies, accountability, and institutional learning.

Selection requirements

  • University degree or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of local dialect is an advantage.
  • Computer proficiency.
  • Typically 10-12 years overall professional experience.
  • Experience in international humanitarian work at the ICRC or another Movement component (NS and/or International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies).
  • Professional experience in programme management.

How to apply

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: 17 April 2026
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 17/F NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, 1229 Philippines

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

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.