Communications and Advocacy Officer

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.

We have 30,000 sponsored children and 2.5 million program participants, co-creating lasting impact especially for girls.

We're Hiring: Communications & Advocacy Officer (Cotabato City, Mindanao)

Join a mission-driven organization working to amplify voices, promote gender equality, and foster resilience in Maguindanao.

Are you passionate about storytelling, advocacy, and community empowerment? Do you have experience working with local governments and development projects in Mindanao? If yes, we want you on our team

About the Role

As Communications and Advocacy Officer, you will lead and implement communications, visibility, and advocacy initiatives for two transformative projects: ACCESS 2 and BABAE Project. You'll be at the forefront of bridging humanitarian and development work-amplifying community voices, promoting gender equality, and driving inclusive change.

You'll work closely with project teams, local partners, and the national Communications, Advocacy, and Campaigns Unit to deliver impactful storytelling, awareness campaigns, and strategic partnerships with government, media, and civil society.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead communications and advocacy efforts for ACCESS 2 and BABAE Projects.
• Develop and manage content for social media, websites, and campaigns.
• Collaborate with LGUs, NGAs, and civil society to promote gender-transformative and inclusive humanitarian actions.
• Support national and global campaigns aligned with the organization's Country Strategy (FY23-27).

• What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Development Communication, Mass Communication, Public Administration, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in communications, content creation, and social media management (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
• Experience working with LGUs and NGAs in development or humanitarian contexts.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms and emerging technologies.
• Excellent critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Passion for gender equality, inclusion, and child rights.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team driving change in Mindanao.
• Work on meaningful projects that uplift communities and promote social justice.
• Grow your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.

We strongly encourage applications from local development workers, especially those based in Cotabato City and surrounding areas in BARMM.

Location: Cotabato City, Maguindanao

Type of Role: Project-based (until October 2026)

Reports to: Project Coordinator

This role requires field-work to the project sites.

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.

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