Business Development and Grants Specialist

Plan International Pilipinas Foundation Inc. is a local non-government, non-religious, and non-political development and humanitarian organization committed to enabling children to live free of poverty, violence, inequality, and injustice.

We are committed to gender equality and actively work with and engage children, communities, other people, and institutions in addressing the root causes of poverty and gender inequality. We support children and young people, especially the most vulnerable, to build the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We focus on girls, young women, and other marginalized groups so that they can improve their well-being and achieve their full potential.

Join Our Team: Business Development and Grants Specialist

Role: Business Development and Grants Specialist

About Us: At Plan International Pilipinas, we are committed to creating a brighter future for children and young people in the Philippines. Our mission is to protect their rights, promote gender equality, and empower communities. As a development and humanitarian organization, we work tirelessly to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Role Overview: As our Business Development and Grants Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in securing vital resources to support the implementation of our Country Strategic Plan. Your expertise will drive the growth of grants and funding from diverse sources, fostering innovative and compelling partnerships. Join us in making a difference!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Design and Proposal Management:
   • Lead the development of concept notes and full proposals in collaboration with the Grants Team, Program Teams, and Program Areas.
   • Work closely with Plan International’s National Offices and other relevant teams to create impactful project designs.
2. Corporate and Foundation Engagement:
   • Orient potential corporate and foundation partners about our programs in the Philippines.
   • Explore creative partnerships that leverage our institutional strengths.
3. Technical Support:
   • Provide timely and proactive assistance to Program Areas and other units regarding grants management and donor compliance.
4. Stakeholder Representation:
   • Represent Plan International Pilipinas in external meetings with donors, consortium partners, and other stakeholders.
5. Emergency Response Readiness:
   • In exceptional cases, contribute to emergency response activities.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
  • Graduate with a relevant degree and 4-5 years of relevant professional experience or demonstrated equivalent combination.
  • Experience working with relevant donor agencies and identifying and developing fundraising opportunities.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing external relationships with bilateral and multilateral donors/partners, development aid organizations, and relevant civil society actors.
  • Success in directly managing the implementation and reporting requirements of grant-funded projects and programs.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Effective and authoritative communication in the area of expertise.
  • Ability to develop strong working relationships across organizations and networks.
  • Adequate knowledge of gender and inclusion concepts.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to conduct fieldwork in areas covered by Plan International Pilipinas.
  • Applicants must be based in the Philippines and Filipino nationals.

Be part of our dynamic team and help shape a better future for children and communities across the Philippines. Apply now!

Location: Makati City, with possible fieldwork to the program areas

Type of Role: Regule, open-ended

Reports to: Head of Business Development and Grants

Hybrid Working Arrangements available

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.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.