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 Foundation Inc. will implement a five-year project entitled: A Gender-Responsive Systems Approach to Universal Health Care (GRASP-UHC) in the Philippines.

This intervention aims to improve the health outcomes of vulnerable populations, by enhancing the capacity of local government units (LGUs) to provide affordable and equitable access to healthcare goods and services through effective Universal Health Care (UHC). The project will be implemented in collaboration with Plan International, The Zuellig Family Foundation (ZFF), the Unité de santé internationale de l’Université de Montréal (USI-UdeM), and local civil society organizations.

In line with this project, we invite competent, experienced, and committed professionals to fill the following position.

The Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) & Advocacy Specialist will lead the implementation and coordinate GRASP-UHC Project’s social and behavioral change communication and advocacy strategy for the communities to adopt positive health-seeking behavior toward and exercise their right to health services.

Further, as the Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) & Advocacy Specialist:

• You will directly coordinate with the project team members and other relevant stakeholders in implementing, and evaluating the SBCC plan and advocacy plan, communications, and visibility plan.
• You will support local government units in drafting and developing local ordinances, guidelines, and any other policies in establishing quality health services.
• You will conduct multi-stakeholder consultations on knowledge, attitude, and practices on health access and UHC and existing and trusted communication channels.
• You will document good practices, and gather and develop case stories.
• You will develop promotional multimedia materials and other content.
• Plan International Pilipinas Foundation Inc. is a development and humanitarian organization. In exceptional cases, you will be asked to support emergency response activities.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Development Communication, Mass Communication, or any related course.
• Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience in communications and advocacy work.
• Has strongly demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, social media management, and negotiations.
• Has proven excellent critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Has proven knowledge and experience in the use of various information, communication, and technology tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and dynamic team.
• Able to communicate technical concepts clearly to a non-technical audience.
• Applicants must be based in the Philippines and a Filipino national.

*This is anticipatory hiring. Target onboarding is on March 2024.*

Location: Makati City, Metro Manila, with field work to the project sites

Type of Role: Project-based (until March 2029)

Reports to: Project Manager

Hybrid 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 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.