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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title:
Dept/Field Office:
Reports To:
Staff Supervised:
International Civilian Protection Monitor
CPC-NP Philippines / (designated field office)
Field Team Leader
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Purpose
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) Philippines was officially invited to be part of the Civilian Protection
Component (CPC) of the International Monitoring Team (IMT) that oversees the implementation of
the ceasefire agreement and the peace process between the Government of the Philippines (GPH)
and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
The role of the NP International Civilian Protection Monitor (ICPM) is within the Agreement
on the Civilian Protection Component of the peace process. Specifically, the ICPM will monitor,
verify and report on the compliance and non-compliance of the Parties to their commitments under
international and national humanitarian and human rights laws to protect the civilian population.
The ICPM reports directly to the Field Team Leader (FTL). The position is based in one of the NP
field offices in Mindanao, Philippines.
Key tasks and responsibilities
1. Monitoring and verification
Provide regular patrolling and proactive presence in the most vulnerable
communities, especially in buffer zones or other volatile areas
Monitor compliance of both parties to respect the sanctity of all areas of a civilian
nature (schools, religious places, hospitals, markets and other public establishments)
Monitor compliance and non-compliance of both parties to their basic undertaking to
protect civilians in accordance with the CPC Terms of Reference and the GPH-
MILF Agreement on the CPC of the IMT
Monitor and verify patterns of violence in Mindanao
Organize and conduct verification and fact-finding missions in response to alleged
violations of civilians in conflict affected areas
Monitor relief operations so that they are conducted without negative outside
interventions or interferences
Monitor internal displacement and identification of IDP sites and return movements
2. Reporting and documentation
Support the FTL in preparation of weekly and monthly field work plans specifying
activities and indicators attuned to the field based log frame and annual work plan
Support the FTL in preparation of the monthly field budget plan
Contribute to the writing of daily field reports about the situation in the respective
area of responsibility
Contribute to the writing of weekly field reports covering log frame based field
activities and outcomes as well as patterns of violence and civilian protection cases
INTERNAL DOCUMENT/HR FILE
(FILE NAME : ICPM JD)

Document conducted verification and fact-finding missions and submission of
corresponding reports to the FTL.
Submission of IDP/ Returnee Monitoring and Assessment Reports to the FTL
3. Networking
Together with the team and local CPC member organizations conduct Community
Orientations about the mandate and work of the Civilian Protection Component
Maintain close relationships with and assist in the coordination of activities with
other local CPC member organizations
Establish and maintain contacts and relationships with civilian stakeholders,
government authorities, paramilitaries and militias associated with the peace process
and bodies of the peace structure
Work closely with and share information with the NP Philippines Conflict
Prevention Program (CPP) at field level
4. Protective accompaniment
Lead in the provision of protective accompaniment to vulnerable and at risk
civilians, particularly women and children during and after armed clashes, in order to
bring them to safer locations;
Provide proactive presence on the ground, in communities that are under direct threat
of violence, especially in buffer zones and other volatile areas
Provide protective accompaniment to relief workers operating in conflict affected
areas
Ensure safe return of internally displaced persons back to their places of origin
Regularly visit IDPs and returnees to ensure that basic services are afforded to them
by allied agencies and the government and provide proactive presence when
necessary.
Duties applicable to all staff
1. Actively work 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. Abide by and work in accordance with Nonviolent Peaceforce safety and security policies and
rules
4. Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line
manager.
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Person Specification
EDUCATION & TRAINING
REQUIRED
University degree in a related field (Social Science, Development Studies, International
Relations, Management, etc.)
Training related to conflict, peacekeeping or nonviolence or relevant field experience in these
areas
WORK EXPERIENCE
PREFERRED
Minimum three (3) years relevant work experience
NGO/humanitarian work and/or at least 2 years NP experience
Work experience in protection
Post-conflict/conflict area experience
Work experience in monitoring and verifying civilian protection
Cross-cultural work environment experience
Exposure to Mindanao context
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
PREFERRED
Excellent oral and written English communications skills
Able to communicate effectively
Above average decision making and analytical skills
Strategist & critical thinking skill
Understanding of conflict and peace building concept
Understanding of the Mindanao conflict and on-going peace process
Conflict management skills
Conflict transformation and mediation skills
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PERSONAL QUALITIES
PREFERRED
Personal/emotional maturity
Ability to function effectively in unfamiliar socio-cultural context
Respect of local culture and traditions
Flexibility
Remains effective & focused under volatile, stressful situations
Strict sense of discipline, including full compliance with security protocols
Teamplayer in a multinational context
Sense of diplomacy
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, addressed
to:
The Human Resource Manager
HRM-NPP@nonviolentpeaceforce.org
The position is open until suitable candidate is identified.
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