Project Officer (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 Officer
Project: Youth RISE (Resilience, Innovation, Skills, Entrepreneurship, and Employability): Economic empowerment for the marginalized youth, especially young women

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 Officer

As Project Officer, you will play a central role in bringing the project to life at the community level. You will work directly with youth, local leaders, and partner institutions to ensure that project activities are inclusive, empowering, and responsive to local realities.

This is a field-based role for someone who thrives in participatory environments and is passionate about creating space for young people to lead change in their communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct community assessments to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for youth development.
• Facilitate project activities that uphold safeguarding, gender equality, and inclusive learning principles.
• Coordinate and support skills training for youth in employment and entrepreneurship, tailored to local market needs.
• Engage with LGUs, private sector partners, and civil society to promote youth-friendly policies and community campaigns.
• Identify and mentor youth groups to become active champions of change.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (SAPIME) processes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to Plan’s emergency response efforts when needed.

What You Bring

Education: Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, education, development studies, or related fields.

Experience: At least 3 years of experience in community organizing and youth development, with practical knowledge in gender equality, GBV prevention, ASRHR, and participatory approaches.

Skills:

• Community development and facilitation
• Gender sensitivity and safeguarding
• Green vocations and youth skilling
• Youth empowerment and inclusive education

Attributes:

• High energy, humility, and curiosity
• A learner’s mindset and collaborative spirit

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to conduct fieldwork in Manila and Valenzuela
• Must be a Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines

Why Join Plan International Pilipinas?

At Plan, we believe in the leadership potential of youth. If you’re committed to inclusive development and want to make a tangible impact in communities, this is your opportunity to be part of a project that empowers the next generation.

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

Assigned project area: Manila

Type of Role: Project-based (3 years)

Reports to: Project Manager

This role requires fieldwork.

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.