Project Manager (Enhancing K-6 Learning Outcomes in BARMM)

The Organisation

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.

About the Project

Plan International Pilipinas, with support from UNICEF, will implement the Improving the Learning Outcomes of K‑6 Learners in BARMM project. The project supports early childhood (up to 8 years old) and basic education (up to Grade 6) through learning recovery activities, teacher training, and quality teaching materials, working closely with communities and local education partners.

About the Role

The Project Manager leads the overall planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project. The role ensures that activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards, while meeting donor and organizational requirements.

The Project Manager coordinates closely with LGUs, education offices, partners, and communities; provides guidance to the project team; and helps identify and manage risks that may affect implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP)
• Oversee day‑to‑day project implementation and ensure quality delivery of activities
• Manage the project budget and ensure compliance with donor and organizational guidelines
• Lead the development and use of monitoring and learning tools (e.g., Theory of Change, MERL Framework)
• Conduct regular field visits and provide technical and operational guidance to the team
• Coordinate with LGUs, government agencies, and partners to ensure smooth implementation
• Supervise and support project staff performance and accountability

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, social development, or related fields (advanced degree an advantage)
• At least 5 years of experience in development program implementation, with at least 2 years in education or early childhood education (ECE) projects
• Strong experience in community‑based programming, stakeholder coordination, planning, and monitoring
• Knowledge of children’s rights, child protection, inclusive education, gender equality, and community development
• Good communication skills; able to work effectively with communities, partners, and local government
• Team‑oriented, proactive, and committed to child‑ and rights‑based programming

Important Note

This position is an anticipatory hire and is subject to the approval and finalization of grant funding.

Location: Cotabato City (with frequent travel to project sites: Maguindanao del Norte (MDN), Lanao Del Sur (LDS), Maguindanao del Sur (MDS), Special Geographic Area (SGA) )

Type of Role: Project-based (14 months)

Reports to: Program Operations Manager

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation package (local T&C)

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

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