Project Officer - Reliever (Safe Schools 3 Project)Plan 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 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Plan International is looking for applications for the project, Promoting Safe Schools in the Philippines (Safe Schools - Phase 3). The project aims to contribute to ensuring girls, boys, and school personnel are safe and resilient to risks and impacts of disasters and emergencies arising from natural and human-induced hazards.
In this regard, Plan International Philippines invites highly competent, experienced, and committed professionals to fill the following position:
PROJECT OFFICER (Reliever)
The Project Officer (Reliever) will implement the project activities with key partners from the communities, schools, government units and agencies, and other non-government organizations in the areas covered by the project. She/He will help build a common understanding of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Climate Change Adaptation, and Comprehensive Safe Schools Framework among the partners at various levels. This role will be based in Tacloban City, but with frequent travel to various provinces within Eastern Visayas, Philippines. This is for a 3-month assignment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Passionate and committed to addressing issues affecting disaster resilience and child protection.
Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Development Studies, Education, other related courses.
Has relevant experience and training on Safe Schools, Community Organizing, Community Development, Project Management, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Management, or Climate Change Adaptation.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in community development, community organizing, and implementing projects that are related to disaster resilience. Having experience working with children and schools is an advantage.
Has proficient knowledge and experience in the usage and application of the Comprehensive Safe Schools Framework
Must be able to exhibit values of integrity and diversity.
Fluency in Filipino and English (written and spoken). Must be able to produce good-quality reports in a timely fashion.
Applicants must have the right to work in the Philippines without restrictions. Local applicants are preferred.
Location: Tacloban, Leyte
Type of Role: Field Staff
Reports to: Project Manager
Grade: C1
Closing Date: September 15, 2020
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
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 his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation 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 will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls' rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.
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