Project Officer - Valenzuela (Futuremakers Project)

The Organisation

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 Plan International Pilipinas Foundation Inc. in Empowering Marginalized Youth!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people? Do you have a strong desire to contribute to a non-profit organization dedicated to economic empowerment and employability?

The Opportunity

Plan International Pilipinas Foundation Inc. is seeking a dedicated Project Officer to join our team in implementing a three-year project focused on driving economic empowerment and employability for marginalized young women and people with disabilities in the Philippines.

As a Project Officer, you will play a crucial role in:

• Capacity Building: Training, coordinating, and organizing community stakeholders to access decent livelihoods.
• Community Engagement: Facilitating situational analysis, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation (SAPIME) in the context of Gender Equality and Inclusion, Safeguarding, Protection from Violence, Inclusive Quality Education, Green Vocation, and Skilling.
• Data Management: Gathering and updating community and youth profiles.
• Market Assessment: Coordinating and supporting community and market assessments.
• Skills Training: Facilitating effective skills training for youth, aligning with market and community needs.
• Partnerships: Supporting local government units and partner private agencies through policy formulation and community campaigns.
• Community Strengthening: Facilitating training and coaching of community-based organizations.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Education, or related fields
• At least three years of experience in community organizing and development with youth livelihood development, learning, and gender programs
• Strong knowledge of Community Organizing/Community Development, Program/Project Management, Participatory Rapid/Rural Appraisal, Gender Sensitivity, Gender and Development, Child and Youth Protection, Green Vocation, and Skilling  
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic team
• Openness to conducting fieldwork in project areas

Why Join Plan International Pilipinas Foundation Inc.?

• Make a Difference: Be part of an organization committed to empowering marginalized youth and promoting social justice.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in community development and project management.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for making a positive impact.

If you're ready to contribute your skills and passion to a meaningful cause, we encourage you to apply.

Location: Valenzuela City, Metro Manila

Type of Role: Project-based (until Ocotber 2027)

Reports to: Project Manager

This is a field-based role. 

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.