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.

 

Plan International Pilipinas is seeking a passionate, results-oriented Project Officer to join our team. We are implementing a three-year project, "Uniting Against Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC)," to protect children from online harm in Manila, Dasmarinas, Cavite, and Llorente, Eastern Samar.

 

About the Role:

 

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

 

Empowering communities: Mobilize communities to identify and address the challenges of online child sexual exploitation (OSAEC). Building community capacity: Facilitate training and awareness-raising activities on online safety and child protection for children, youth, parents, teachers, and community leaders. Strengthening child protection systems: Collaborate with local government units, law enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders to improve child protection systems and mechanisms. Advocating for change: Advocate for policy and legislative changes to create a safer online environment for children.

 

What You Bring:

A passion for child protection: You are deeply committed to protecting children from all forms of abuse and exploitation. Community development expertise: You have at least 3 years of experience in community development, with a strong focus on child protection and community-based approaches. Strong interpersonal and communication skills: You are an excellent communicator and can effectively build relationships with diverse stakeholders. A commitment to gender equality: You are committed to gender equality and inclusive development. A strong understanding of child protection issues: You have a solid understanding of child protection principles, including child rights, child protection systems, and child sexual exploitation.

 

Why Join Us:

Make a real difference: Contribute to a meaningful project that protects children from online harm. Work with a dynamic team: Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team of professionals. Grow your career: Gain valuable experience in child protection, community development, and project management.

 

Location: Dasmarinas, Cavite

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

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 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 organization, 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.