Dept/Field Office:Civilian Protection Component (CPC) Program
Reports To: Civilian Protection Component Manager
Staff Supervised: Information Officer, Documentation Officer and Program Officer
Purpose
The role of the NPP Assistant Civilian Protection Component Manager (ACPCM) is within the operational framework of the Civilian Protection Component Program. Specifically, the ACPCM will assist the CPC Manager in providing technical oversight and facilitating the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of NP Philippines CPC Program according to the International Monitoring Team’s (IMT) mandate and in congruence with NP Philippines’ overall mandate and regular program logframes. The ACPCM will be head of the CPC secretariat of NP Philippines and provide direct technical and administrative line management support to the Information Officer, Documentation Officer and the ICPM-Program Officer. In addition, the ACPCM is expected to visit the CPC – IMT field sites on a regular basis. In the CPC Manager’s absence, the ACPCM will take on the roles and responsibilities of the CPC Manager.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Strategy Implementation
• Under the supervision of the CPC Manager, the ACPCM oversees the NP Philippines CPC Secretariat;
• Supports the CPC Manager in organizing and coordinating the overall operational activities of the Civilian Protection Component Program of NP Philippines. He/She is tasked to consolidate regular CPC reports from all field sites while ensuring documentation standards are in place, followed and submitted to the CPC Manager;
• Assists the CPC Manager in ensuring that the CPC Program activities are implemented in accordance to IMT’s mandate and in compliance with NP Philippines’ standard operational procedures and guidelines, and within the defined allocated budget;
• Assists the CPC Manager to monitor and assess the effectiveness of CPC Program activities and also prepares quarterly and yearly reports, including relevant donor reports;
• Assists the CPC Manager in developing an overall CPC logframe and field site specific logframes along with measurable indicators;
• Formulates strategic policy guidelines related to the design, development, implementation and evaluation of NP Philippines CPC’s regular programs.
Staff Management
• Provides regular support and supervision to the staff of the CPC Secretariat, including guidance in formulating individual work plans on a weekly and monthly basis;
• Assists CPC Manager in conducting annual performance evaluations of all CPC staff based on agreed work plans and deliverables;
• Recommends and endorses to the CPC Manager capacity building interventions or opportunities for the NP CPC secretariat staff and CPC filed staff;
• Attends management team meetings, if it is required.
Representation and Networking
• Represents NP in the IMT, as a member organization of the CPC;
• Acts as the NP Philippines’ contact person to liaise with other CPC member organizations like the Mindanao People’s Caucus, Mindanao Human Rights Action Center and the Moslem Organization of government officials and professionals;
• Represents NP Philippines at relevant conferences, seminars and other stakeholders’ meetings particularly those related, but not limited to the IMT;
• Collaborates with other groups, organizations and institutions working within CPC-IMT’s area of responsibility and explore avenues for cooperation and strategic alliances while upholding and adhering to NP Philippines’ principles of non-partisanship, neutrality and impartiality.
Internal Coordination
• In consultation with the CPC Manager, ensures effective coordination, communication and collaboration on a daily basis with the Conflict prevention program staff in Cotabato Main Office while ensuring this is replicated at the field level;
• Coordinates with the Safety and Security Coordinator egarding security issues and updates, and integrate these into program planning;
• In coordination with the CPC Manager and the respective Field Team Leaders, facilitate field visits of NP staff, donors, external partners, media and other key relevant visitors in designated CPC-IMT field sites.
Duties applicable to all staff
1. Actively works towards the achievement of the goals and mandate of Nonviolent Peaceforce.
2. Abide by and work in accordance with Nonviolent Peaceforce values and principles.
3. Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Person Specification
EDUCATION & TRAINING
REQUIRED PREFERRED
University degree in a related field
(Social Science, Development Studies, International Relations, Management, or a similar relevant field.)
Formal Training related to conflict, peacekeeping or nonviolence Degree in Peace Building & conflict mediation and/ or management
Certificate or diploma course in peace building, conflict transformation or nonviolent peacekeeping
WORK EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED PREFERRED
Minimum three (3) years relevant work experience
NGO/humanitarian work
Minimum three (3) years work in an international organization
Post-conflict/conflict area experience
Cross-cultural work environment
Worked with grassroots or community-based organizations Exposure to Mindanao context
Dealing with armed groups, the military and the local and national government officials Experience in community organizing/mobilization
Protection/ ceasefire monitoring
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
REQUIRED PREFERRED
Excellent oral and written English communication skills and sound report writing skills
Able to communicate well
Understanding of conflict dynamics and peace building concept
Understanding of the Mindanao conflict and on-going peace process
Above average decision making and analytical skills
Strategist & critical thinking skill
Advance analytical and strategic thinking skills
Report writing skills, including liaison and partnership development skills
Strong leadership skills
Networking skills
Able to write progress and impact reports based on measurable set of indicators
Conflict transformation and mediation skills
Ability to maintain non-partisanship and neutrality
Understanding of conflict dynamics and peace building concept
Program management and conflict management skills
PERSONAL QUALITIES
REQUIRED
Personal/emotional maturity
Flexibility
Remains effective & focused under volatile, stressful situations
Honesty and integrity
Cross cultural sensitivity
Sense of diplomacy and tact
Strictly adheres to NP staff rules/ regulations and safety/ security protocols
Sense of responsibility and professionalism
How to apply:
Interested candidates who fulfill the required qualifications are asked to send their Curriculum Vitae, with a cover letter explaining their motivation to apply, three referees, and salary expectation by e-mail.
The position is open until suitable candidate is identified |
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