• Program Officer - North Samar

    Plan International USA (Waterman, IL)


    Program Officer - North Samar

     

    Date:16 Jul 2025

     

    Company: Plan International

     

    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.

     

    Empower the Next Generation with Plan International Pilipinas

     

    AtPlan International Pilipinas, we believe in a world where every child can learn, lead, decide, and thrive. As a global leader in advancing children’s rights and equality for girls, we work alongside communities to create lasting, positive change.

     

    We are currently looking for a Program Officer who shares our passion for child-centered development and community empowerment. If you're a development professional committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and youth, we’d love to hear from you.

     

    •Key Responsibilities

    + Design and implement impactful programs that respond to the needs and aspirations of children and youth.

    + Facilitate community engagement through inclusive workshops, meetings, and events that promote local ownership and participation.

    + Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, using data and insights to continuously improve our work.

    + Build strong partnerships with community members, local government units, and other stakeholders to create a safe and supportive environment for children.

    •What We’re Looking For

    + A strong commitment to child rights and youth empowerment.

    + A degree in social work, development studies, or a related field.

    + 2–3 years of experience in community development or child-focused programming.

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    + Aproactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to adapt and innovate.

    •Why Join Plan International Pilipinas?

    + Purpose-driven work that transforms lives and empowers the next generation.

    + A collaborative and inclusive team culture that values your voice and contributions.

    + Opportunities forprofessional growth and development in a global organization.

     

    Together, we can create a world where every child is safe, heard, and empowered.

     

    Join us—and be part of something bigger.

     

    Type of Role: Fixed-term (until June 2027)

     

    Reports to: Program Operations Manager

     

    This role requires field work.

     

    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 theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. (https://www.schr.info/the-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.