Donor Communication Officers

Application deadline
Place of work
MSSC, Makati
Contract
Open-ended

What we do

Full-time writing and editing. Our audience includes governments, the private sector, other components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and international organizations.

Your profile

  • University graduate
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience in a non-profit organization is not required
  • Detail-oriented; able to read and synthesize large amounts of information quickly and accurately
  • Self-starter; can adapt efficiently to shifting priorities and manage multiple deadlines 
  • Eager to learn and able to grasp and apply concepts quickly 
  • Filipino national

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home
  • Tailored coaching programme and access to training opportunities
  • International, multicultural environment 

Our team

We come from diverse backgrounds, including international affairs, chemistry, communication, business management, political science and graphic design. The team includes people who have written for a living, those who write for fun, published authors, and those who have always had a knack for writing, but did not pursue it as a career before joining us. 

What ties us together are our values: we are a team of high-performing individuals with a strong sense of professionalism, accountability and teamwork. We are committed to helping raise support for the ICRC’s global efforts to protect and assist people affected by armed conflict and other violence.

Fresh graduates and people looking for a career shift are all welcome to apply. Directly related experience isn't a requirement, but you need to like the work and be comfortable with it. Come with the skills and the work ethic, and we will help you learn the rest. 

How to apply

If this sounds like a good fit for you, kindly apply through https://careers.icrc.org/job-invite/24570/ and attach a copy of your resume and a one-page motivation letter. In your letter, please include a paragraph on an aspect of the ICRC's work that you find interesting. 

The deadline for applications is 31 October 2024, but applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as early as you can. Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to take an online recruitment exam.

 

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 more than 100 countries, with headquarters 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.

Office Address: 32/F Petron Mega Plaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines