program specialist - health and NutritionPlan 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
The Program Specialist for Health and Nutrition is responsible for strengthening the quality of the Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) 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 for Health and Nutrition:
You will provide technical support in the assessment, planning, and implementation of the program initiatives. S/he is responsible for coordinating activities including the systems of quality control, monitoring; evaluation, and integration with other programs.
You will review and analyze relevant baseline survey results, information, and research work at local, regional, and national levels.
You will review project outlines and proposals.
You will influence develop mechanisms and strategies for the effective implementation of ECD & SRHR standards in the project areas.
You will conduct field visits to provide direct and immediate assistance to the various projects.
Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization. In exceptional cases, you will be asked to support emergency response activities in the communities in your assigned covered areas.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful in the role you will need among other things:
Bachelor's degree in Health or any related field. An advanced degree is an advantage.
At least five years' work experience in implementing health programs, especially in early childhood care development or SRHR.
Relevant training or knowledge on Nutrition, Early Childhood Care and Development, Child and Maternal Health, Adolescent Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and/or, Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation (WASH).
Ability and proven experience in establishing good relationships with stakeholders.
Proven and practical experience in providing technical support and advice to field staff or implementation partners
Good command of oral and written communications.
Able to exhibit skills in teamwork, integrity, and transparency; proactive, gender-sensitive and, adhere to child rights.
Collaborative work style and eagerness to continually learn and grow
Applicants must be based in the Philippines and a Filipino national.
Location: Makati City, NCR, Philippines
Reports to: Country Program Manager - Health & Nutrition
Flexible working arrangements
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 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