Employment Partnership Specialist

ABOUT CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL Children International Inc., herein referred to as CIM is an affiliate of Children International, a global non‑profit, headquartered in Kansas City, USA. Children International (CI) globally delivers child and youth development programming to break the cycle of generational poverty. Through a long‑term, customized approach, we serve young people in 10 countries around the world for the first two decades of their lives. By providing access to resources such as education, health care and positive role models, along with life skills and job skills they need to become sustainably employed adults, we are empowering our participants to improve their own lives, while transforming their families and communities. We are in it for the long haul, because we know that the nearly 220,000 children and youth we support around the world deserve a fighting chance. As a locally registered entity, CIM boasts of a dedicated team of over 100 staff and 200+ volunteers. The organization operates offices and programs that support more than 25,000 young people across different communities in Quezon City, Caloocan, Manila, and Calumpit, Bulacan. THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Employment Partnership Specialist plays a key role in connecting young people with decent employment or opportunities to start their own business. This is achieved by designing and implementing a local workforce insertion approach through partnerships with relevant organizations. Reporting directly to the Youth Workforce Development Lead, the Employment Partnership Specialist will be expected to collaborate with various agency stakeholder—including other program leads, Service Area Coordinators, other agency leadership and field officers. Accordingly, the Employment Partnership Specialist must comply with all CIM policies, particularly those pertaining to child safeguarding. This role focuses on identifying, developing, and strengthening collaborations with public, private, and civil society actors to generate opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and work‑based learning opportunities for youth so they can ultimately become confident young adults with the skills and tools to reach their goals, become sustainably employed, and positively influence their community. All efforts must ensure relevance, sustainability, and measurable impact of the implemented actions. This role is ideal for an experienced candidate who is passionate about combatting poverty, excited to work directly in the community, and capable of creative problem solving in a fast‑paced environment. About the role The position focuses on strengthening local partnerships that support employment, entrepreneurship, and work‑based learning opportunities. It involves close collaboration with the Youth Workforce Development Lead to design and implement workforce strategies tailored to local contexts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and responsiveness to participant needs. The role also contributes to planning and budgeting for workforce programs, supports multisectoral and global collaborations, and facilitates connections between participants and employers through various platforms such as job fairs, mentoring, and business networks. Key responsibilities include enhancing employability skills, identifying and addressing barriers to workforce access, promoting program visibility, and ensuring accurate data reporting. The role demands strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, a background in social sciences or related fields, and experience in partnership development and mentoring. It requires flexibility in work hours, frequent field engagement, and adherence to organizational policies, including confidentiality, safeguarding, and inclusivity. The ideal candidate demonstrates commitment to social impact, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit in a dynamic work environment. OVERALL DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION This position requires flexibility, independent planning and coordination as well as moderately complex decisions requiring judgement and initiative. The position is monitored on progress - typically reflects the status of tasks completion and goal execution. JOB INFORMATION Department: Programs Reports to: Youth Workforce Development Lead Grade: 6 Application Process If you’re passionate about workforce development and believe you have the skills and experience to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore the full job details and apply directly through the posting at . Applications must be submitted by 24 November 2025 . Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a series of interviews and stakeholder interactions. Final selection will be subject to background verification and satisfactory references prior to appointment. We look forward to receiving your application #J-18808-Ljbffr