Armed Forces and Security (FAS) Programme Adviser

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

The Armed Forces and Security (FAS) Program Adviser assists the FAS Delegate in implementing the FAS programme, including the planning, carrying out, assessing and following up FAS activities. He maintains contact with authorities, mainly military or security bodies at various levels, and participates in meetings with different contacts, in a leading or supporting role.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Assists the FAS Delegate/delegation in understanding all operating or dormant arms-carrier (AC) structures; to this end, monitors the political and security situation and specific groups/players and regularly updates mapping of arms carriers.


• Supports the FAS Delegate in drafting the FAS Strategy and integrating it in the annual planning exercise (Planning for Results), in compliance with the delegation's main operational priorities and strategy.


• Represents ICRC to military audiences delivering the broad spectrum of ICRC activities, procedures, principles as well as the correct positions on IHL.


• Maintains and updates the stock of different ICRC publications needed for FAS activities.


• Contributes to developing and consolidating the ICRC's network of contacts within the military and security forces.


• Contributes to providing FAS-related advice to the delegation on security matters, including ongoing military operations (if relevant).


• Supports the delegation in FAS-related matters, at his/her level of expertise. Requires travel and extended periods of work outside of normal hours at unsociable hours and at weekends.


• Presents with confidence and to very high standards at lectures, meetings, seminars, and other venues, to very senior military Commanders, as well as to Staff Officers at Strategic, Operational, and Tactical level Headquarters.


• Regularly prepares reports and minutes for the Delegation.  In addition, ensures regular management and filing of information, and drafts formal letters and emails. 


• Represents the FAS Delegate in his/her absence.

Our values

• At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

Reports to (role)

• FAS Delegate 1 or 2 - FAS Coordinator,Communication or Communication/Prevention Manager

People management responsibilities

No

Scope & impact

• In operational delegations, covers a single country. Has financial responsibilities similar to the FAS Delegate. Contributes to the overall strategic advice provided by the FAS Delegate.
• In regional delegations, covers several countries. Manages the FAS budget.

Relationships

• Internally, interacts with the Head of Delegation and Heads of Sub Delegation: protection, communication and prevention teams; and delegates in the field.


• Externally, interacts with the armed and/or security forces at political and strategic levels, e.g. defense policy, legal advisers, chief of defense/police staff, Joint Doctrines and Lessons Learnt Directorate (critical) and subordinate operational units.

Certifications / Education required

• A university degree or a degree from a military academy, former senior military officer. 


• Good knowledge of international humanitarian law and prior work experience in the ICRC or a National Society would be an advantage.  Whilst military experience is essential, he must display and prove good knowledge of detailed military structures, and military training, education and operational processes.


• Fluent in English communication skills, good command of other Philippine Dialects is an asset.


• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Professional experience required

• Preferably have proven military operational experience.   


• Foreign deployment in international mission is an advantage.


• Knowledgeable of the current security situation in the country


• Good knowledge of the geographically assigned environment a must.