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.
We invite competent, experienced, and committed professionals to fill the following positions:
The Business Development and Grants Specialist will successfully secure resources to support the implementation of Plan International Pilipinas' Country Strategic Plan. The role will support the growth of grants and funding from other sources through innovative and compelling partnerships.
Further, as the Business Development and Grants Specialist:
You will lead project design and manage the development of concept notes and full proposals in collaboration with the Grants Team, Program Teams, Program Areas (field offices), Plan Internationalโs National Offices, and other relevant teams and staff. You will engage and orient potential corporate and foundation partners on Plan International's program in the Philippines and opportunities for potential collaboration, particularly those partnerships creatively leveraging institutional strengths. You will provide timely, proactive, and appropriate technical support to Programme Areas and other units concerning grants management and donor compliance. You will monitor updates on business development and grant policies and procedures within the organization, and support the rollout of these initiatives in the country, as may be assigned. You will represent Plan International Pilipinas in external meetings with donors, consortium partners, and other relevant stakeholders 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:
Graduate with a relevant degree and 4-5 years of relevant professional experience or demonstrated equivalent combination. Experience working with relevant donor agencies, and in identifying and developing fundraising opportunities. Demonstrated experience in developing relationships externally, specifically with bilateral and multilateral donors/partners, development aid organizations, and relevant civil society actors for their functional area. Demonstrated success in directly managing the implementation and reporting requirements of grant-funded projects and programs. Ability to communicate effectively and authoritatively in area of expertise. Ability to develop effective working relationships across organizations and networks. Adequate knowledge of gender and inclusion concepts. This role may require fieldwork. Applicant must be open and able to conduct fieldwork in areas covered by Plan International Pilipinas. Applicants must be based in the Philippines and a Filipino national.
Location: Makati City, with possible fieldwork to the program areas
Type of Role: Regule, open-ended
Reports to: Head of Business Development and Grants
Hybrid Working Arrangements available
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, girlsโ 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.