Mission

Geneva Call is a neutral and impartial non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting respect by Armed Groups and de Facto Authorities (AGDA) for international humanitarian norms in armed conflict and other situations of violence, in particular those related to the protection of civilians. Geneva Call focuses its efforts on banning the use of anti-personnel mines, protecting children from the effects of armed conflict, prohibiting sexual violence in armed conflict, working towards the elimination of gender discrimination, protection of civilian infrastructure and humanitarian access.
Geneva Call consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. Geneva Call is an inclusive working environment for all its staff. Applications are particularly encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

Role

The role contributes to the development and updating of humanitarian engagement related strategies across the operations, which are translated into action plans. The role provides leading, and providing technical guidance and support to programme staff, on humanitarian engagement with key stakeholders, including armed actors. The role is also intended to provide support to the HoM in high-level engagement and to strengthen the country security plans, especially vis-à-vis context and stakeholder analysis.

S/he will be based at one of Geneva Call’s offices in Cotabato City, Iligan City or Manila. The areas for research are conflict-affected parts in the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental; Samar, Eastern Samar and Northern Samar in Eastern Visayas; Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur in CARAGA; as well as Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental in Northern Mindanao.

Core responsibilities

Develop stakeholder and context analysis to ensure the Geneva Call is kept updated on conflict dynamics;
Support country security plans on the basis of stakeholder and context analysis;
In close consultation with HoM and the programme team, design humanitarian engagement strategies with armed actors and local constituencies;
Collect, analyse, and utilize field level protection related data and feedback to identify opportunities to engage with armed actors for humanitarian purposes;
Develop contacts with relevant stakeholders and key constituency members;
Act as a positive representation of Geneva Call to all national, regional and local stakeholders;
Build thorough knowledge of Geneva Call’s humanitarian engagement approach, as well as its added value and ensure staff development on the topic;
Support the design and development of innovative and contextualised humanitarian engagement tools to operationalize engagement strategies;
Support the development of the content and facilitation of activities (workshops, awareness-raising seminars, meetings, etc.) including in the provinces;
Work closely with the programme team in order to ensure the synergies between programme plans and humanitarian engagement strategies and to mentor staff in engagement techniques, humanitarian diplomacy, stakeholder and context analysis;
With the support of the Policy and Legal Officer, maintain thorough knowledge and understanding of the international and national legal framework surrounding humanitarian engagement to contribute to risk mitigation as well as development of advocacy papers and activities;
Contribute to and support overall knowledge management, research and learning within the Philippines mission;
Any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Main qualifications

Education

Master’s Degree or advanced degree in Law or Political Science;
Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), International Human Rights Law (IHRL) and relevant domestic legislation and bilateral agreements between conflict parties is a distinct asset.

Work experience

Minimum 5 years equivalent work experience in a humanitarian organization;
Proven experience in engaging high level interlocutors, in particular armed organizations on humanitarian issues;
Experience working in conflict-affected parts of Northern, Northeastern Mindanao, Eastern and/or Western Visayas would be an advantage;
Experience of capacity building and mentoring, team leadership and management.

Technical skills

Strong analytical, representation and writing skills;
Develops and implements sustainable strategies;
Proficient in facilitating workshops, seminars and awareness sessions;
Positive, solution-oriented approach;
Upholds organizational and ethical norm;
Strong capacity building and mentoring skills.

Languages

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to communicate effectively in Filipino.
Fluency in Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Surigaonon and/or Waray would be an asset.

Qualifications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
Ability to build and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders;
Ability to work independently under pressure, and handle numerous tasks simultaneously;
Ability to think critically and solve problems;
Espouses humanitarian principles.

Performance management

The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the GC Performance Management p. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

The Job Description
The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
The Competency Framework

Conflict of interest

Any candidate affiliated to, or openly supporting, one or more interest groups opposed to the Foundation’s principles and values, or whose previous position could engender safety issues for co-workers at Appel de Genève / Geneva Call, will be excluded from this selection process.

Conditions

Position: Engagement Coordinator
Type of contract: Fixed-term contract (National position)
Activity rate: 100%
Work place: Cotabato City, Iligan City or Manila, the Philippines (with extensive travel within the country – mainly Mindanao and the Visayas – up to 40% of the time)
Preferred start date: 15 January 2024