Project Coordinator (Integrating the Oky Philippines Period Tracker App)

Plan International Pilipinas is a girl-centered community-focused non-government organization, serving the Philippines for the last 64 years.

We are a newly locally registered Foundation, connected to 80+ Plan International offices worldwide.

We work with around 7,000 partner communities or barangays across the country, delivering programs on (PIER) Protection from Violence, Inclusive Health, Education to Economic Empowerment, and Resilience and Humanitarian.

We have 30,000 sponsored children and 2.5 million program participants, co-creating lasting impact especially for girls.

📢 We're Hiring: Project Coordinator

Project: Integrating Oky in Reproductive Health Education and Local Health Service Delivery in the Philippines

Location: Philippines (with focus on Catbalogan City, Samar and Maguindanao del Sur, BARMM)

Donor: UNICEF

Are you passionate about advancing gender equality, adolescent health, and digital inclusion? Join us in a transformative initiative that empowers adolescent girls through technology-enabled menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) education and services.

We are seeking a Project Coordinator to lead the implementation of a groundbreaking project that integrates the Oky Philippines Period Tracker App into local education and health systems. This initiative aligns with UNICEF’s global principles and national frameworks, aiming to break systemic barriers and promote dignity, health, and wellbeing for adolescent girls.

🔍 About the Role

As Project Coordinator, you will:

• Lead strategic planning and develop a Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) aligned with donor requirements.
• Manage a multi-million peso budget and ensure financial compliance.
• Oversee the co-creation and rollout of Oky-themed learning tools for in-school and out-of-school settings.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with LGUs, DepEd, DOH, and MBHTE-BARMM.
• Drive user engagement campaigns and ensure effective data collection and analysis.
• Champion sustainability planning to extend impact beyond the project lifecycle.

🎯 Who We're Looking For

You are a dynamic and experienced development professional with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Health, Public Administration, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience managing large, multi-site projects funded by international donors (UNICEF experience is a plus).
• Proven expertise in SRHR, MHH, and CSE programming.
• Strong background in digital health or tech-enabled development initiatives.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic planning, budget oversight, and team leadership.

🌍 Why Join Us?

• Be part of a child-centered, rights-based, and gender-transformative initiative.
• Work at the intersection of health, education, and technology.
• Directly impact the lives of adolescent girls and their communities.
• Contribute to national policy and sustainable development goals.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and help us build a future where every girl can manage menstruation with dignity, access accurate information, and receive responsive care.

Location: Cotabato City (with travel to Catbalogan City, Samar)

Type of Role: Project-based (until April 2027)

Reports to: Program Portolio Manager

This role requires field work.

Competitive compensation package (local T&C)

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