Social Behavior and Change Communication and Advocacy Specialist

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Date:
11 Jul 2025

Location:
Makati City, Philippines

Company:
Plan International

Plan International Pilipinas
is a development, humanitarian, child-, youth-, and girl-centered organization, working in the Philippines since 1961.

We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, supporters, and partners in advancing children's rights and equality for girls

Be Part of a Transformative Health Initiative in the Philippines

Plan International Pilipinas is currently in the second year of implementing a groundbreaking five-year initiative:

A Gender-Responsive Systems Approach to Universal Health Care (GRASP-UHC) in the Philippines
.

This ongoing project is driving real change, improving health outcomes for vulnerable communities by strengthening the capacity of local government units (LGUs) to deliver affordable, equitable, and quality healthcare through Universal Health Care (UHC).

As we build on the momentum of our first year, we're looking for passionate, skilled, and purpose-driven professionals to join our growing team

WE ARE HIRING
: Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC) & Advocacy Specialist

Are you a development communication professional who believes in the power of storytelling, advocacy, and community engagement to drive social change? This is your opportunity to contribute to a project that aims to strengthen local health systems, increase vulnerable sectors' participation in health governance, and increase utilization of health services among the marginalized.

As the SBCC & Advocacy Specialist, you will lead the implementation of the project's communication and advocacy strategies—empowering communities to adopt positive health-seeking behaviors and participate in shaping inclusive, equitable, and gender-responsive health services.

What You'll Do

• In-depth review of project documents and related studies using the SBCC and Advocacy lens
• Design and implement contextualized SBCC and evidence-based advocacy strategies tailored to provincial contexts.
• Lead the rollout of the SBCC, advocacy, and visibility plans in coordination with project teams and stakeholders.
• Support LGUs in developing local ordinances, guidelines, and policies that promote inclusive and quality healthcare, creation of platforms for vulnerable sector participation and advocacy, among others.
• Facilitate co-design workshops to develop gender-responsive and inclusive communication materials and oversee quarterly production, testing, and adaptation of these materials.
• Support accreditation of trained groups to enable participation in PHBs.
• Facilitate joint action planning between Provincial Health Boards (PHBs) and advocacy groups to institutionalize community participation mechanisms.
• Facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations to understand community knowledge, attitudes, and practices around health and UHC.
• Document success stories, best practices, and lessons learned to amplify the project's impact.
• Create compelling multimedia content and promotional materials that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Contribute to emergency response efforts when needed, as part of Plan International's humanitarian mandate.

What You Bring

• A degree in Development Communication, Mass Communication, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of solid experience in communications and advocacy work, preferably in development or public health.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a knack for simplifying complex ideas.
• Experience in managing social media and digital platforms.
• Critical thinking, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Proficiency in using various ICT tools for communication and content creation.
• A passion for community empowerment and social justice.
• Applicants must be Filipino nationals and currently based in the Philippines.

WHY JOIN US?
At Plan International Pilipinas, you'll be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team working to create a more just and equitable world. This is more than a job—it's a chance to be part of a movement that puts people, especially the most vulnerable, at the heart of development.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help shape the future of health in the Philippines.
Location: Country Office (Makati City)
Type of Role: Project-based (until March 2029)
Reports to: Head of Communications, Advocacy and Campaigns
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.
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