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 in our mission to fortify communities against natural disasters!

We’re launching an 18-month initiative across four municipalities in Samar. Our focus: enhancing local government capabilities and raising disaster risk reduction awareness. With your help, we aim to bolster the resilience of over 7,680 individuals, preparing them to face and mitigate the challenges posed by nature’s unpredictability. Be part of a transformative project that empowers and protects vulnerable populations.

Are you a passionate leader with expertise in disaster risk reduction (DRR)?

Plan International Pilipinas is seeking a qualified Project Manager to lead an 18-month project focused on strengthening the capacity of local government units (LGUs) and communities in Samar to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate disasters.

You will be responsible for:

• Project Management: Lead the project implementation, develop the detailed plan, manage the budget, and ensure quality and efficiency.
• Monitoring & Evaluation: Oversee the development of monitoring tools, conduct field visits, and contribute to project learning and improvement.
• External Networking & Advocacy: Develop partnerships, participate in relevant events, and represent the project to external stakeholders.
• Community Engagement: Ensure the participation of children, youth, and vulnerable groups in project activities.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• University degree in a related field (social development, social sciences, etc.) – Master’s degree a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience implementing community-level programs, with 2 years in DRR projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Rights, DRR, human rights, and gender equality.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and partnership-building skills.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and passionate about child rights and community development.
• Fluency in English and the local dialect is a plus.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children, youth and communities in the Philippines. If you are a qualified and passionate leader, we encourage you to apply!

*Disclaimer: this advertisement is for applicant pooling purposes. The project is subject to start in August 2024.

Location: Catbalogan City, Samar

Type of Role: Project-based (until January 2026)

Reports to: Head of Program Operations – Visayas

This role requires fieldwork to the project areas.

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.