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.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Plan International Pilipinas is anticipating a four-year project titled, Supporting Innovation in the Philippine Technical and Vocational Education and Training Systems Project. The overall scope supports the modernization of the Philippines’ technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system by improving the quality of skilling programs, upgrading training facilities and equipment, and building the capacity of trainers and assessors to impart higher-level skills and competencies required in an increasingly globalized, technology, and knowledge-driven market

In line with this, Plan International Pilipinas invites competent, experienced, and committed professionals to submit a letter of intent and CV as part of anticipatory recruitment for the following position:

The Gender Specialist (Social Media Marketing) will support TESDA in the gender action plan (GAP) implementation, monitoring, and reporting. GAP progress reports will be submitted by TESDA to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) during its submission of regular progress reports (semi-annual reporting for the GAP). The specialist will coordinate with responsible parties/other consultants to ensure timeliness of and success in GAP implementation. The specialist will ensure that GAP actions are implemented and monitored.

He/she will ensure that:

(i) the new and/or updated training regulations, competency standards, TOP courses, and higher-level TVET programs covered by the project are gender-responsive and socially inclusive;

(ii) career counseling and placement services are made gender-responsive and socially-inclusive;

(iii) behavioral change communication campaigns and community education/awareness campaigns unpack gender norms and stereotypes;

(iv) monitor the annual increase in female enrollees in Regional TVET Innovation Centers (RTICs);

(v) monitor preparation and implementation of the TESDA training institutions (TTIs’) institutional development plans and ensure that those integrate gender equality and social inclusion;

(vi) ensure that training facilities and equipment contain gender-responsive and socially inclusive design features;

(vii) conduct training and sensitization workshops for relevant TESDA staff, TTIs staff, consultants, and contractors as detailed in the GAP; and

(viii) design gender–sensitive communication strategy and IEC materials illustrating the importance of education and vocational skills training, and the corresponding employment opportunities that open up.

Ultimately, the Specialist shall liaise with other consultants in the core team and the Project Management Consultant (PMC) who are supporting the accomplishment of gender action plan-related activities, and provide periodic reports to the project management unit (PMU) on progress achieved against gender targets outlined in the GAP using the GAP monitoring template. The Specialist shall also develop communication strategies and action plans in supporting the achievement and progress of the project; oversee all regional digital and social activities and establish partnerships with online journalists, bloggers, third-party media (especially in digital channels), and valuable partners, so as to promote the brand image of the project through assorted media channels, events, public relations programs, or strategic alliances when needed; deliver gender and social inclusion advocacy programs through social media and other mass media.

Plan International Pilipinas is a local development and humanitarian organization. In exceptional cases, you will be asked to support emergency response activities in the communities covered by Plan International Pilipinas.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful in the role you will need among other things:

• A university degree in gender, social development, and/or related fields.
• A minor qualification in marketing/social media marketing will be highly valued.
• At least eight (8) years of progressive work experience as a gender specialist for a development program, preferably with experience in education and/or infrastructure projects.
• Good working knowledge of the operations of multilateral development organizations and executing agencies.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to relate to people from all backgrounds.
• Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural environment.
• Applicants must be based in the Philippines and a Filipino national.

*Disclaimer: this advertisement is for applicant pooling purposes. The project is still subject to donor approval.

Location: Country Office (Makati City)

Type of Role: Project-based (four years)

Reports to: Project Manager

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 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.