Social Worker - Tacloban City

The Organisation

Plan International Pilipinas 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.

Make a Difference: Empower Children and Families as a Social Worker with Plan International Pilipinas

Position: Social Worker (Casting a Wider Net: Systems Approach Against Child Abuse and Exploitation in the Philippines Project)

Location: Base is in Tacloban City (covers Tacloban City, Catbalogan City, Zumarraga & Daram) - Fieldwork Required

About the Project:

Plan International Pilipinas is dedicated to advancing children's rights and equality for girls. We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Social Worker to join our team for the "Casting a Wider Net: Systems Approach Against Child Abuse and Exploitation in the Philippines Project." This three-year initiative aims to strengthen the protection, recovery, and reintegration efforts of duty-bearers in addressing child abuse and exploitation, including human trafficking and early and forced marriages and unions (CEFMU).

About the Role:

As a Social Worker assigned to Tacloban City (will also cover Catbalogan City, Zumarraga & Daram), you will play a crucial role in providing quality case management and handling cases of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), trafficking in persons, and CEFMU. You will work collaboratively with Local Government Units (LGUs) to ensure the effective protection and support of vulnerable children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Identification and Referral: Identify potential cases of abuse, specifically related to trafficking in persons, OSAEC, and CEFMU, within the assigned project area and refer them for appropriate response from partner LGUs.
• Rescue and Shelter Support: Assist with the rescue of survivors from referring agencies and facilitate their placement in shelters.
• Psychosocial Support: Provide psychosocial and therapeutic support to survivors of OSAEC and, where applicable, their families.
• Reintegration Support: Provide preparation and basic counseling to help prepare families for reintegration, focusing on issues of protection and stigma.
• Training and Documentation: Facilitate, organize, and document training/orientations related to the project, including other project-related activities.
• Emergency Response: Support emergency response activities in assigned communities, as required.
• Collaboration and Reporting: Work collaboratively with the Project Manager, providing technical assistance on case management, monitoring target delivery, and providing necessary support.

Qualifications:

• Registered and Licensed Social Worker (Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work).
• Minimum of two to four years of experience working as a social worker, handling case management of children and working with communities and families.
• At least one year of experience working with LGUs and National Government Agencies (NGAs).
• Knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding, gender equality and inclusion, and gender-based violence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork in project areas.
• Must be a Filipino national based in the Philippines.

Key Competencies:

• Case management.
• Psychosocial support.
• Child protection and safeguarding.
• Community engagement.
• Stakeholder collaboration.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Fieldwork capacity.

To Apply:

If you are a dedicated and experienced social worker passionate about protecting children and empowering families, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, through the designated online portal.

Join us in creating a safer and more supportive environment for children in the Philippines.

Location: Tacloban City

Type of Role: Fixed-term (until September 2026)

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 organizational 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 applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

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