The German Red Cross (GRC) is part of a worldwide community assisting victims of conflicts and disasters and people affected by social or health related crises.

The Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement provides vulnerable people with assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions and adheres to the seven Fundamental Principles of the Movement: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The German Red Cross assists in disaster response, rehabilitation, and capacity building projects interna-tionally on appeals of their sister organisations within the Movement.

GRC is looking for an experienced Project Manager DRR Anticipation (m/f/d) in the Philippines. Together with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), the delegate will be responsible for the implementation of the project “Advancing DRR and Anticipation in the most vulnerable communities in the Philippines (AdDRRA)”. The three-year project is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and runs until December 2025. While the action has a strong focus on strengthening the application of conflict-sensitive measures in the field of DRR in communities and within the PRC in combination with the reinforcement of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), it also continues our joint work on Forecast-based Financing (FbF) in conflict and non-conflict settings.

The GRC has a long and trustful cooperation with the PRC. The Project Manager works under the supervision of the GRC Head of Office (HoO) in Manila and will be part of an experienced team of national and international staff.

Duration: 13 months, starting preferably 1st January 2025 until 31st January 2026.

Location: Manila, Philippines with regular travel to project locations in Mindanao and other regions.

Main duties & responsibilities:

• Comprehensive management of the project in close cooperation with the PRC as national counterpart and implementing partner
• Secure full project cycle management (PCM) and timely quality reporting
• Budget oversight and management
• Coordination with relevant PRC departments and other Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies working in relevant sectors in the country
• Provide technical support to the PRC project team at the headquarters and field
• Coordinate with GRC technical team at the headquarters in Berlin and regional office
• Liaise and maintain a close working relationship with government, scientific, UN, (I)NGO, stakeholders.
• Enhance the GRC’s conflict-sensitive DRR, Anticipation and Capacity Building approaches in the Philippines and support new project proposals
• Manage short-term disaster relief activities, if required.

Required Competencies & Skills:

• Strong project management skills, particularly PCM and participatory methods with a minimum of three years’ experience in the international humanitarian sector.
• Experience in implementing and managing donor funded projects and Anticipatory Action projects within RCRC movement.
• Good understanding of key issues in conflict-sensitive DRR and anticipation
• Experience in capacity building and working with local organisations and government agencies, ideally within the RC/RC movement
• Strong financial and narrative reporting skills
• Strong communication, networking, and representation skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member in multi-cultural environments and teams
• Ability and agreement to adhere to the Red Cross Red Crescent fundamental principles
• Oral and written fluency in English
• Ability to complete a thorough medical screening process ‘working abroad under specif-ic climate and health conditions’
• Valid Driving Licence

What we offer you:

You will be part of a highly motivated professional and multicultural team. We offer you a compensation package according to the collective employment agreement of the GRC, an expatriation allowance during your mission as well as a personal allowance to cover your accommodation. In addition to a full insurance package GRC is covering a home flight within a 12-months period of assignment. You will benefit from a comprehensive training package and receive briefings and coaching prior as well as during and after your mission. Medical check-ups and Psychosocial Support Service are included in your assignment.