Communications and Advocacy Officer (Climate Resilience Project)

The Organisation

Plan International Pilipinas is a girl-centered community-focused non-government organization, serving the Philippines for the last 64 years.

We are a newly locally registered Foundation, connected to 80+ Plan International offices worldwide.

We work with around 7,000 partner communities or barangays across the country, delivering programs on (PIER) Protection from Violence, Inclusive Health, Education to Economic Empowerment, and Resilience and Humanitarian.

Join Plan International Pilipinas: Drive Climate Resilience Through Strategic Communications and Advocacy

Position:   Communications and Advocacy Officer (Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities - CRMC Project)

About the Project:

Plan International Pilipinas is dedicated to advancing children's rights and equality for girls. We are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate  Communications and Advocacy Officer to join our team and contribute to the  Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC) project , funded by the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance. This initiative aims to strengthen community resilience to climate-related hazards by supporting the evidence-based planning and adoption of climate adaptation and resilience approaches by local government unit and communities in Navotas and Manila.

About the Role:

As the  Communications and Advocacy Officer , you will play a pivotal role in leading the development of communications and advocacy strategy while providing communications and advocacy support to the CRMC Project Team. You will work closely with the Communications, Advocacy, and Campaigns (CAC) Unit and the project team to:

• Strategize and Execute: Lead the conceptualization, planning, and execution of the communications plan for the project.
• Digital Engagement: Serve as the project's focal person for social media and digital strategy, ensuring effective online communication.
• Capacity Building: Support the project team in building the capacity of youth advocates to communicate their climate advocacy effectively.
• Content Development: Draft and develop impactful information, education, and communication (IEC) materials for various traditional and digital channels (brochures, infographics, audio-visual presentations).
• Platform Management: Support the management and general upkeep of Plan International Pilipinas’ website and social media platforms.
• Advocacy and Influencing: Lead the development of the Annual Advocacy and Influencing Plan aligned with the project’s three-year Influencing Strategy, and provide technical guidance and support to Project Team members in the implementation of advocacy and influencing activities. 
• Emergency Response: Support emergency response activities in assigned communities, as required.

You will work under the supervision of the Head of the Communications, Advocacy, and Campaigns Unit and collaborate with other communications specialists and consultants to contribute to social media content, digital communications, global and national campaigns, branding, and visibility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in development communication, mass communication, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in communications work, including social media and web writing, content development and production, and maintaining social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and websites.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with LGUs and NGAs.
• Strong understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing advocacy campaigns.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Previous development sector experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Excellent critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork in project areas.
• Must be a Filipino national based in the Philippines.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic communications planning and implementation.
• Digital communications and social media management.
• Advocacy and influencing.
• Content development and production.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Capacity building.
• Critical and analytical thinking.

To Apply:

If you are a passionate development communication practitioner with a strong commitment to climate resilience, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application, including your CV and cover letter, through the designated online portal.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable communities.

Location: Country Office (Makati City), with field work as needed.

Type of Role: Project-based (until December 2027)

Reports to: Head of Communications, Advocacy, and Campaigns (with matrix management under the Project Manager)

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 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.