Communications and Advocacy Officer at Plan International EU OfficePlan is an international, child-centered community development organization without religious, political, or governmental affiliations. Founded in 1937, Plan works in over 50 countries globally.
PLAN International will implement a three (3) year project entitled "Collective Action Against Trafficking." The overall goal of the project is to capacitate the government, communities, and civil society to realize effective protection mechanisms preventing girls and boys up to 17 years old and young women and young men aged 18 to 30 years from all forms of human trafficking and provide recovery support to victims of human trafficking. The project will be implemented in four provinces: Leyte and Southern Leyte in Eastern Visayas, Misamis Oriental in Northern Mindanao, and Surigao del Norte in Caraga.
In this regard, PLAN International Philippines invites highly competent, experienced, and committed professionals to fill the following position:
COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVOCACY OFFICER The Communications and Advocacy Officer leads the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the project. He/she will plan, develop, and implement an appropriate advocacy strategy for Plan Philippines. He/she will coordinate and communicate with other development networks and key decision-makers, serving as a liaison with national media. This role is based in Tacloban, Leyte, Philippines.
Some of the other key responsibilities are:
Develop/coordinate and lobby to promote more effective policymaking at the national levels where the project is working.Develop and maintain close contacts with national and local media on children's issues related to online child sexual exploitation and abuse, trafficking, gender inequality, among others.Organize press conferences and briefings, develop fact sheets and talking points, and line up interviews and media-related engagements.Represent and promote Plan in important events at the community, city, and national levels.QUALIFICATIONS:
A graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, Management, or Social Sciences. A post-graduate degree is an advantage.Relevant experience in Community Organizing/Community Development; Program/Project Management; Event Organizing.At least three (3) years' experience in advocacy work for children.Knowledge of Child Protection Issues and programs in the Philippines.Good command of oral and written communication.Applicants must have the right to work in the Philippines without restrictions. Local applicants are preferred.Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact short-listed candidates for further screening.
For more information on Plan International and its programs in the Philippines, please visit our website: www.plan-international.org. Our recruitment and selection policies and procedures ensure our commitment to gender equality and keeping children safe.
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