Internal Reporting Officer 1 (801205)

What we do

Since 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked to preserve human dignity and relieve suffering caused by war and armed violence.

In collaboration with our Red Cross and Red Crescent partners around the world, we do everything we can to deliver life-saving aid, reconnect families and locate missing people – helping those who need it most, regardless of who they are and what side of the front line they are on.

We engage with authorities and armed forces on all sides, often confidentially, pressing for access to detainees to improve their living conditions and urging compliance with international humanitarian law to protect non-combatants, including from digital threats.

Purpose

The Internal Reporter 1 supports the ICRC’s governance and management with weekly information on operational and diplomatic developments and global legal and policy initiatives.

S/he is part of a small team of two internal reporters based in Manila Global Hub. The line manager is the Deputy Secretary of the Assembly

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Write, compile, edit and proofread articles for the BI, using internal reporting tools and information from internal sources (see below), with minimal or no guidance
• Stay on top of and search for all relevant information (contextual, operational and diplomatic developments) concerning a selection of the five operational regions (Africa, Americas, Asia, Eurasia, Name), to which Internal Reporters are assigned: operational activities and major changes/challenges/achievements, global legal and policy initiatives, in order to identify the most relevant information to record and publish in the Bulletin Interne
• Replace and/or assist the Internal Reporting Officer 2 and/or Deputy Secretary of the Assembly in training and other tasks, when needed
• Accomplish any other tasks necessary for the BI’s publication and evolution
• Compared to Internal Reporting Officer 2, the Internal Reporting Officer 1 has less experience and can thus cover less complex contexts and sudden crises. The Internal Reporting Officer 1 needs more supervision/coaching from their experienced colleague/manager but must be able to work in an autonomous way.
• The internal reporting officer may also fulfil the responsibilities of a focal point, acting as an intermediary between the head of the unit based in Geneva (Deputy Secretary of the Assembly) and the rest of the team as well as Manila Global Hub colleagues for all logistic and other issues that are better managed in proximity and not from Geneva.

Additional Duties

• 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 so as to improve the ICRC’s understanding of the environment and humanitarian trends and responses
• Represents the ICRC in an appropriate way during and outside working hours, and avoids any activity that may reflect negatively on the ICRC’s image
• Takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development
• Must also stay abreast of the Presidency’s and main Departments’ activities at HQ.

Desired profile and skills

• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure in a potentially dangerous environment

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.

People management responsibilities

No

Certifications / Education required

• University degree or equivalent.
• Fluent command of English; working knowledge of French an asset.
• Computer proficiency

Professional experience required

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, political science, social sciences, international relations/studies, communication, languages/linguistics, or the humanities or equivalent;
• Excellent English and communication skills; mastery of grammar and proficiency in writing;
• Solid research and analytical skills, capacity to synthesize large amounts of information, and keen attention to detail;
• 1-6 years’ professional experience in writing and research is desirable, as is prior experience in reporting; candidates with less experience, including fresh graduates, are also welcome to apply, as are more experienced candidates;
• Good knowledge of the ICRC (operations, legal framework and functioning) is an advantage;
• Written and spoken French proficiency strongly preferred
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel features.
• Must be open to work in Makati City, Philippines

Call for interest

If this sounds like a good fit for you, kindly apply through the Apply now button below and attach a copy of your updated and comprehensive resume along with your motivation letter.

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Deadline of Application: 20 August 2026 (Thursday)

Target Start Date: Immediately

Office Address: 32F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.

Language

• Verbal and written English
• Verbal and written French highly preferred