Project Officer - Advocacy - Bewerbungsfrist: 10.5.2026

Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e. V.; Davao City; On-site; PHP 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Job summary

Forum Ziviler Friedensdienst e. V. is seeking a Project Officer - Advocacy in Davao City, Philippines. This role involves planning and implementing advocacy projects aimed at transforming narratives around conflicts in Mindanao. Key responsibilities include designing workshops, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in peacebuilding or conflict transformation and a relevant degree. The position offers the chance to work with diverse communities and international partners in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, or a related field.
• Knowledge of advocacy and conflict transformation approaches.
• Good understanding of conflict dynamics in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate advocacy-related project activities.
• Design and facilitate workshops, trainings, meetings, and conferences.
• Support budget planning and financial monitoring.

Skills

Peacebuilding

Conflict transformation

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Project planning

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Project Officer - Advocacy (all genders) – Davao City, Philippines

Term of Employment: Until Dec 2027 (potentially extendable)

OPEN FOR INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL CANDIDATES

Who we are

Founded in 1996, forumZFD is an international non‑profit organisation working in 13 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. It supports civil society actors engaged in non‑violent conflict transformation through advisory work, joint projects, and advocacy for sustainable peace.

In the Philippines, forumZFD has been active in Mindanao since 2008, with offices in Davao, Butuan, and Cotabato. Its work focuses on addressing root causes of conflict through capacity development, dialogue, advocacy, and public engagement. Its programs address the root causes of conflict, including economic, social, and cultural marginalisation, through capacity development, advocacy, dialogue facilitation, networking, and public awareness.

You will join a dynamic, international team in a supportive and flexible work environment, with opportunities to contribute your ideas—particularly in the field of transitional justice.

About the Project

The advocacy project connects conflict‑affected communities in Mindanao with national and international stakeholders, while working to transform dominant narratives around the GPH–CPP/NPA/NDF conflict. It amplifies the voices and advocacy priorities of grassroots communities by linking them with civil society, academia, diplomatic missions, government institutions, and international actors.

In addition, it creates inclusive spaces for dialogue and engagement across local, national, and international levels to foster mutual understanding and advance inclusive peacebuilding approaches. Within this framework, forumZFD plays a coordinating and facilitating role among national partners.

Your Roles and Responsibilities

You will work under the supervision of the Project Manager – Advocacy and collaborate closely with programme and project teams. The role focuses on strengthening stakeholder linkages and supporting advocacy efforts to bring peace issues back into the public discourse.

Your main responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate advocacy‑related project activities, including documentation in line with forumZFD standards
• Design and facilitate activities such as workshops, trainings, meetings, and conferences
• Support budget planning and financial monitoring in coordination with the finance team
• Conduct field visits and support basic conflict analysis and context monitoring
• Provide technical support to partners in advocacy, networking, and conflict transformation (under guidance of the Project Manager)
• Support capacity‑building initiatives for local partners
• Support documentation, reporting, and knowledge management processes
• Build and maintain relationships with civil society, government, and international stakeholders
• Provide logistical and administrative support for project activities
• Contribute to communication and advocacy efforts, including documentation of project outcomes

Your profile

• At least 3 years of professional experience in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree desirable) in relevant fields such as political or social sciences, international studies, law, anthropology, social work, or peace and conflict studies
• Knowledge of advocacy and conflict transformation approaches
• Good understanding of conflict dynamics in the Philippines, particularly the GPH–CPP/NPA/NDF conflict
• Experience in project planning, implementation, and monitoring (ideally conflict‑sensitive)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel related to work assignments mostly but not exclusively in Mindanao;
• Excellent English communication skills and intercultural sensitivity
• Ability to work on MS Office.

Assets

• Experience in advocacy, networking, and communications
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including diplomatic actors
• Experience working with marginalised and conflict‑affected communities

Start of assignment

Ideally, you are available to start working on 1 June 2026.