Donor Communications Officers

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Overview

Join the ICRC as a Donor Communications Officer and support fundraising efforts.

You have:

• University graduate
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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

Contract

This is a ICRC - Open-ended contract. More about ICRC - Open-ended contracts.

The ICRC is looking for up to three writers who are interested in joining the organization as Donor Communications Officers. They will be part of the ICRC’s Donor Reporting team in MSSC, under the Resource Mobilization Division, which oversees fundraising efforts for the ICRC’s humanitarian activities worldwide.

What we do

Full-time writing and editing. Our team follows the ICRC’s humanitarian activities worldwide and turns that knowledge into reports, appeals, funding proposals and other donor-oriented communication products. 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 the Apply now button below and attach a copy of your updated and comprehensive resume along with your motivation letter. In your letter, please include a paragraph on an aspect of the ICRC's work that you find interesting. - Deadline of Application: 24 March 2025 Target Start Date: Immediately Office Address: 32/F Petron Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines - Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.

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