Job Opportunities in Philippines

How You’ll Contribute:
Leadership and Management

• You will lead Chapter staff and volunteers in delivery of Philippine Red Cross (PRC) services and projects
• Manage day to day activities of staff and volunteers
• Coaching and mentoring staff and volunteers to improve performance is also part of your role.
• Conduct formal Performance Development Reviews with all staff (minimum 2 per year)
• Coordinate regular discussions and evaluations with staff and volunteers targeting Chapter operations
• Deliver staff and volunteer development programs and plans with a focus on talent retention
• You will act as a liaison point between National Headquarters (NHQ) and staff/volunteers
• Conduct recruitment of new or replacement staff as required in conjunction with the NHQ Human Resources (HR) team
• Manage staff or volunteer disputes or concerns to a resolution
• Monitor and evaluate Chapter service delivery
• Review reports submitted by Chapter Service Representatives

Fund Generation

• You are expected to plan the Chapter’s annual fund generation strategy and campaign with a focus on PRC membership and service promotion
• Deliver a strategy aligned to budget target
• You will manage the Chapter staff and volunteers to implement the fund generation strategy Review the Chapters fund generation strategy regularly throughout the year to ensure budget target is achieved
• Maintain and establish network with local agencies, associations, organizations, government offices, businesses, schools and civic organizations to generate funding
• Assisting other PRC chapters with fund generation as required
• Evaluate and develop Fund Generation strategy regularly

Financial Management and Accounting

• Prepare annual budget for the Chapter with approval from the Board of Directors (BOD) and NHQ
• Manage Chapter finances and spend within annual budget
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records
• Secure all documents of financial transactions
• Manage day to day financial transactions on behalf of the Chapter as per approval from BOD
• Liaise with auditors on an annual basis
• Prepare and maintain inventory of Chapter assets

Service Delivery and Promotion - National Blood Service

• Planning of annual goals, objectives and activities for the Chapter
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of activities and overall strategy
• Facilitate and coordinate donor recruitment activities
• Provide education on blood donation throughout the community
• Manage blood collection drives
• Organize blood collection, testing and processing
• Coordinate the Blood Samaritan Program as required including fund generation for the project
• Direct the Blood Donor Recognition program

Service Delivery and Promotion - Disaster management Services

• Plan annual goals, objectives and activities for the Chapter
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of activities and overall strategy
• Educate the community on Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness (DPMP)
• Coordinate Disaster Management Training and Basic Disaster Management Training as required with support from PRC NHQ
• Coordinate Community Disaster Planning Programme with support from PRC NHQ
• Manage & coordinate Disaster Relief Activities (DRA)
• Manage & coordinate Disaster Rehabilitation Activities including but not limited to health, sanitation, livelihood programs etc.

Service Delivery and Promotion - Safety Services

• Plan annual goals, objectives and activities for the Chapter
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of activities and overall strategy
• Raise awareness of Safety Services programs within the community
• Generate attendees at beneficial Safety Services programs
• Liaise with Safety Services to deliver courses as required including:
• ✔ Basic Life Support-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS-CPR) Courses
• ✔ Swimming Courses
• ✔ Water Safety Courses
• ✔ Accident Prevention Courses
• Organize First Aid Stations at community events
• Organize Highway First Aid Stations
• Coordinate Beach Patrol/Lifeguarding Services as required
• Manage community ambulance services and patient transport

Community Health and Nursing

• Plan annual goals, objectives and activities for the Chapter
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of activities and overall strategy
• Raise awareness of Community Health and Nursing Services (CHNS) training programs
• Coordinate training programs such as Basic Health Education Program and the Primary Health Care (Community- Based Health Program) in conjunction with NHQ
• Organize community-based skills training including the Primary Health Care Program
• Provide education and dissemination opportunities within the community promoting health and wellness

Social Services

• Plan annual goals, objectives and activities for the Chapter
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of activities and overall strategy
• Raise awareness off and provide access to the following services in-conjunction with NHQ:
• ✔ Guidance and Counselling
• ✔ Psychosocial Support Program (PSP)/Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
• ✔ Tracing Service
• ✔ Emergency Leave Assistance
• ✔ Welfare Services for Vulnerable Groups - Program for Women in Difficult Situation
• ✔ Welfare Services for Vulnerable Groups - Assistance for Overseas Filipino Workers
• ✔ Welfare Services for Vulnerable Groups - Assistance to Person with Disabilities
• ✔ Welfare Services for Vulnerable Groups - Assistance for Disaster Victims
• ✔ Military Welfare Service Cross Youth programs
• ✔ Family Visit Program for the detainees
• ✔ Inter-country casework
• ✔ Referral Service
• ✔ Early Livelihood Recovery Program
• ✔ Hot Meals
• ✔ Training Programs

- Psychosocial Support Program (PSP)
- Welfare Aide
- Technical Support to PRC chapters on case management
Red Cross Youth

• Plan annual goals, objectives and activities for the Chapter
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of activities and overall strategy
• Educate and empower children and youth in the spirit of the PRC
• Provide opportunities for children and youth to participate in humanitarian and volunteer activities
• Coordinate training activities and community programs which direct and harness children and youth energy and idealism
• Engage children and youth in PRC activities including membership drives, fundraising, community service, community health, IHL dissemination, national/international friendship and dissemination of the Red Cross 7 fundamental principles

International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

• Plan annual goals, objectives and activities for the Chapter
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of activities and overall strategy
• Raise awareness of International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
• Educate the community on the basics of IHL
• Coordinate IHL dissemination activities
• Promote IHL ensuring a rudimentary understanding

Communication

• Conduct regular meetings with Chapter staff and volunteers updating them on initiatives and updates from National Headquarters
• Attend meetings as required with the Board of Directors, working committees, Community associations and NHQ
• Coordinate activities and programs with PRC NHQ, ICRC, IFRC and various National Societies
• Host Chapter visits from foreign and local Red Cross delegations and volunteers

Administration

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the Chapter building, assets, vehicles, equipment etc.

You’re a match if..

• You have a strong background in in program development, management, and delivery
• You are able to have leadership and management experience
• You hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree
• You have at least five (5) years of professional experience in related field and supervisory role

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• 13th month salary

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)