Networking Coordinator

• Contributes to maintaining and developing a solid and relevant network of interlocutors within the Moro NSAGs
• Establishes/ updates, together with the Sub-delegations and in close coordination with concerned departments a comprehensive mapping of the relevant stakeholders and influencers designed around the Moro NSAGs present in the delgations areas of operations.
• Supports and advises field teams in developing competences and capacities on how to engage with these actors, so that it is integrated into their operational approach.
• Engages with Muslim religious circles, scholars and academia on the correspondence between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law of Armed Conflict with the objective of enhancing acceptance of the law.
• Joins relevant detention visits but also takes active part in the reflections and designing of engagement strategies with people deprived of their liberty in relation to the conflict.
• Contributes to the Delegation’s prevention strategy and develops future corresponding networking strategies in the framework of the PfR, institutional strategy and regional frameworks and on ad-hoc basis when needed.
• Assists the management in external engagement representations including participation in meetings.
• Ensures proper environmental scanning, reporting/internal communication and documentation of information related to religious affairs (Islamic & Christian Circles), themes of relevance to the context of the Philippines, armed groups and other actors.

• Is the Red Line/directly supervises the Manila based Networking Advisor and is the blue line for 2 Focal points in Mindanao and consequently plays an important role and can be consulted for all HR-related matters
• Understands and supervises the Performance Management & Development (PMD) of the direct team member, makes sure that deadlines for the PMD cycle are met, engages in ongoing and continuous feedback and support.
• Contributes to the PMD cycle of the field based Focal points.
• Organizes regular meetings within the team to ensure optimal coordination of the work and proper flow of information.
• Coordinates and supports the employee under their supervision in their personal development by coaching and advising them on internal and external training and development possibilities.

• Follows up on all work-related messages and correspondence with the relevant contacts and departments
• Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and has a good knowledge of the Movement and other contacts relevant to the position
• Collects and shares information to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during activities, in meetings and in the field, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development

• A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in social sciences, Political Science, Law and/or humanitarian field is required.
• Typically, 10-12 years’ overall professional experience in addition to up to 5 years’ previous experience working in a humanitarian organization is an advantage.
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite, SharePoint is essential.
• Requires the ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex information.
• In-depth knowledge of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Mindanao contexts required for the job
• Excellent communication skills in English and Tagalog.
• Proficiency of any other Moro dialect is an added value
• Willing to travel to different locations of ICRC operations in the Philippines

• 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: 18 January 2026
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address:  17th Floor, NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines 1223