Project Officer (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 Officer (PO) works closely with communities, schools, and local partners to help improve the learning of children from Kindergarten to Grade 6.

This role is hands‑on and field‑based. You will help organize communities, support teacher trainings, assist in learning recovery and remediation activities, monitor learning progress, and make sure learning materials reach schools and children who need them.

The PO ensures that all activities are child‑safe, inclusive, and gender‑responsive, following ECCD, inclusive education, and safeguarding standards.

What You Will Do

• Work with community leaders, parents, and teachers to understand local education needs
• Help organize communities and schools for project activities
• Support teacher trainings and school‑based learning recovery or remediation sessions
• Assist in distributing and tracking learning materials
• Regularly visit schools and communities to monitor activities and progress
• Ensure child safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusion in all activities
• Help document field activities, stories, and good practices
• Support LGUs and partner groups in education‑related campaigns and advocacy
• Help strengthen community groups through coaching, mentoring, and simple trainings

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, or related fields
• At least 3 years of experience in community work, basic education, early childhood education, or related development projects
• Experience working directly with communities, schools, children, and youth
• Comfortable using participatory and child‑friendly approaches in the field
• Basic knowledge of child protection, safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusive education
• Willing to do regular fieldwork and coordinate with local partners

Core Skills

• Basic Digital Skills: Able to use a computer or mobile device for simple reports and coordination
• Communication: Can explain ideas clearly and work well with community members, teachers, and LGUs
• Community Work: Able to mobilize community groups and support collective actions for children and education

Important Note

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

Location:

• Maguindanao del Norte (MDN)
• Maguindanao del Sur (MDS)
• Special Geographic Area (SGA)
• Lanao Del Sur (LDS)

Type of Role: Project-based (14 months)

Reports to: Project Manager

This role requires fieldwork and being based in the project area.

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.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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