Technical Consultant for Health in Detention

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

This work requires policy and evidence  reviews, policy development, inter-agency coordination, and technical assistance to strengthen health promotion and related initiatives in places of detention.

Main responsibilities

  • Review existing laws, policies, administrative issuances, implementation mechanisms, and relevant national and international standards on health in places of detention.
  • Assist in translating policy provisions into clear and actionable implementation mechanisms, including institutional roles and responsibilities, coordination arrangements, and monitoring and evaluation provisions, as appropriate.
  • Provide technical support in organizing and facilitating consultative meetings, technical discussions, and validation activities with Sub-Technical Working Group (Sub-TWG) member agencies and relevant stakeholders.
  • Review proposed provisions for consistency with existing policies and support the refinement of draft policy documents based on agreed recommendations.
  • Assist in preparing technical agendas, discussion materials, and meeting documentation; monitor agreed action points; and coordinate follow-through activities related to HPOD policies and initiatives.
  • Assist in reviewing implementation progress, identifying operational challenges, and developing technical recommendations to strengthen coordination, monitoring, and implementation mechanisms.

What we offer

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

How to apply

If this sounds like a good fit for you, kindly email your updated and comprehensive resume along with your motivation letter to: MAN_logistics_services@icrc.org

Deadline of Application: 11 November 2026 
Contract type: Fixed-term (12 months)
Work location: 17/F NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1229, Philippines

Only shortlisted 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.