Campaigns and Advocacy Specialist

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 Role

The Campaigns and Advocacy Specialist plans and delivers campaigns that promote children’s and girls’ rights, with a strong focus on youth participation. The role works closely with young people, program teams, and partner organizations to run national and local campaigns such as Stand with Girls and International Day of the Girl.

The role also supports advocacy efforts on issues like gender equality, children’s rights, and climate action by working with government agencies, UN partners, and civil society groups. The role helps create clear and engaging campaign messages and materials to reach the public, decision-makers, and supporters through digital platforms, events, and partnerships.

The position reports to the Head of Communications, Advocacy, and Campaigns and works closely with the communications, advocacy, marketing, and fundraising teams to support unit plans and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and review of campaigns such as Stand with Girls and International Day of the Girl.
• Support program areas and project teams in developing and carrying out their campaign activities.
• Help continue and strengthen The Youth Reporter Project, including training youth groups on mobile and basic journalism skills.
• Plan and support marketing campaigns and fundraising events that increase public support, visibility, and resources.
• Track and document the results of campaigns and events, working closely with marketing and fundraising teams.
• Represent Plan International in local and global campaign and advocacy networks.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure campaign messages are clear, consistent, and aligned with organizational goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in campaigns, advocacy, communications, or marketing, preferably within development, NGO, or civil society settings.
• Experience working with government agencies, NGOs, the private sector, or community organizations.
• Strong writing and content development skills for print, digital, and campaign materials.
• Ability to turn complex development issues into simple and engaging messages.

Skills and Competencies

• Digital Skills: Comfortable using digital tools, multimedia platforms, and the internet for campaigns and communications. Able to use technology in practical and cost‑effective ways.
• Communication Skills: Can write and speak clearly for different audiences; listens well and encourages open discussion and teamwork.
• Teamwork and Partnerships: Builds positive working relationships with colleagues, youth groups, partners, and external stakeholders.
• Advocacy Skills: Understands how to engage and influence decision‑makers and partners to improve policies, laws, and resources for children and girls.
• Negotiation Skills: Able to assess stakeholders, find common ground, and support solutions that are acceptable to different groups.

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila (with frequent travel to program areas)

Type of Role: Fixed-term (until June 2027)

Reports to: Head of Communications, Advocacy and Campaigns

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.

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.