Program specialist - disaster resiliencePlan International

The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children's rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it's girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 75 countries.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Plan International Philippines is looking for a Program Specialist - Disaster Resilience responsible for strengthening the quality of Disaster Resilience, which includes Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, thematic areas. The post-holder will bring a technical specialization into the team, advising program and project teams in the development and emergency settings.
Further, as the Program Specialist - Disaster Resilience:
You will provide technical support on the assessment of program needs and design or evaluation of Disaster Resilience Projects.
You will identify and develop training manuals, and guidance documents on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA).
You will review and provide inputs on reports and documents of DRR/CCA projects before submission to the country office, donor, and other requesting partner offices.
You will conduct field visits to provide direct and immediate assistance to various DRR/CCA projects and/or activities.
You will conduct coaching and mentoring sessions with DRR/CCA project and partner staff.
Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization. In exceptional cases, you will be asked to support emergency response activities in the communities covered by Plan International.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful in this role you will need among other things:
University degree in Community Development, or related field. An advanced degree in a related field is an advantage.
At least five (5) years' work experience in the development sector specifically in disaster resilience and/or climate change adaptation programming work.
Knowledge and experience in research, planning, developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating DRR/CCA programs and projects.
Has relevant training and/or experience in issues related to Disaster Risk Management, Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation, Education for Sustainable Development, Environmental Preservation; Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH), Project Management, Children's Rights, Gender Equality, and Inclusion
Very good written and verbal communication skills.
Applicants must be based in the Philippines and a Filipino national.
This role is primarily office based but will require regular fieldwork in various program areas.
*This is anticipatory hiring. Target onboarding is within October 2022.
Location: Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Reports to: Country Program Manager for Disaster Resilience
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive compensation package (local T&C)
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are 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 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.
Plan International

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time