Project Manager (Youth RISE Project)

The Organisation

Plan International Pilipinas is a development, humanitarian, child-, youth-, and girl-centered organization, working in the Philippines since 1961.

We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, supporters, and partners in advancing children's rights and equality for girls. 

Join Us in Empowering the Next Generation

Position: Project Manager
Project: Youth RISE (Resilience, Innovation, Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Employability): Economic empowerment for the marginalized youth, especially young women
Location: Metro Manila (Manila & Valenzuela)

About the Project

Plan International Pilipinas is launching Youth RISE, a transformative 3-year initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment in the Philippines. This project focuses on equipping marginalized youth, especially young women, with the tools, skills, and opportunities to access decent work and pursue entrepreneurship.

In a country where nearly 1 in 5 young people are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), Youth RISE aims to break barriers caused by poverty and gender norms. We will work hand-in-hand with communities, local governments, and institutions to build sustainable pathways to economic empowerment.

Your Role: Project Manager

We are seeking a results-driven development professional with a strong track record in project management and stakeholder engagement. As Project Manager, you will lead the implementation of Youth RISE in Manila and Valenzuela, ensuring that every activity is community-centered, gender-responsive, and aligned with donor commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive participatory planning processes and convert insights into strategic action.
• Oversee day-to-day project operations, ensuring timely delivery of outputs within budget.
• Supervise and mentor a team of Project Officers, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Cultivate and manage partnerships with LGUs, TVET institutions, schools, and NGOs.
• Champion youth-focused policies in employment, education, and gender equality.
• Implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure transparency and impact.
• Contribute to Plan’s humanitarian response efforts when required.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, or related fields (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management and community development, preferably within an INGO or NGO setting.
• Solid grounding in rights-based and gender-transformative programming.
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and multi-sectoral partnerships.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in project areas.
• Must be a Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines.

Why Join Plan International Pilipinas?

At Plan, we believe in the power of youth to lead change. If you're passionate about inclusive development, gender equality, and creating lasting impact, this is your chance to lead a project that will shape national conversations and influence future programming.

Apply now to join our talent pool and be part of a mission that matters.
Project implementation begins in the 4th quarter of 2025.

Location/base: Makati City

Type of Role: Project-based (3 years)

Reports to: Program Portfolio Manager - YEE & IQE

This role requires fieldwork in the project areas. Flexible working arrangements are 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.

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