Plan International Yolanda Response

TYPHOON YOLANDA HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Plan International is one of the oldest and largest international development
agencies in the world. In the Philippines, Plan works with children and their
families in the poor communities with programs covering education, child and
youth engagement, health (including water and environmental sanitation), and
child protection.
Plan International has launched a major disaster response effort to help alleviate the suffering and
preserve human dignity among the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda. For this purpose, Plan
International invites highly competent, experienced and committed professionals to fill the
following positions in various sectors:
National Program Manager Child Centered Disaster Risk Management,

Based in Tacloban City
This position will assume overall accountability for the implementation of Plans Child
Centered Disaster Risk Management strategy. This includes, but not limited to: programme planning,
proposal development, fund raising, coordinated implementation, monitoring, evaluation and learning,
reporting, representation and advocacy and staff management.
The post holder is expected to extensively collaborate with other components within the
program such as food security and livelihood, education in emergencies and child protection in
emergencies.
Where necessary, the role includes leading and supporting disaster management in Plan
operational areas in East Samar, Northern Samar and Southern Leyte.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred) in Social Science, Rural Development or any
related courses
Minimum of three years work experience in disaster risk reduction programme management
Has relevant experience on working on risks, hazards and vulnerabilities in the Philippines
context.
Has minimum of here years experience in a supervisory role and/or managing teams
Minimum of one year experience in coordinating and facilitating trainings.
Uses clear and effective communication strategies that builds relationships in order to
influence others
Is assertive and is able to show cultural sensitivity
National Program Manager for Education in Emergencies, Based in Tacloban

City
The incumbent is responsible in providing overall management support for the Education in
Emergencies programs to ensure all planned interventions are implemented in accordance with
accepted national and international standards, and the budget are managed in compliance with donor
requirements and organizational regulations.
Qualifications:
Advance degree in Education or in a related field.
Minimum of five (5) years at a senior level in the Education sector with at least three (3) years
in supervisory role
Has demonstrated experience in program design and capacity building
Strong conceptual knowledge on K to 12 basic education programs and strong background on
community organizing and community development
Has proven effective management skills in leading teams across several locations
Has willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and
frustrating working conditions.
Ability to make quick decisions (transparency is also important).
Has excellent written and spoken English.
National Program Manager for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Based in

Tacloban City
The incumbent will lead the WASH program for Plan Internationals Emergency Response. He/she is
responsible and accountable for the assessment, program design, supporting fundraising, reporting
and evaluation, providing effective technical support to the program and capacity building of partners
and staff as required; and representing Plan in cluster meetings, other national level forums including
the government.
Qualifications:
Masters or Bachelors degree in Public Health, or engineering.

Minimum of five (5) years at a senior level in the thematic sector with at least three (3) years in
supervisory role
Has demonstrated experience in program design and capacity building of the WASH sector
Strong leadership, team management and team working skills,
Excellent interpersonal skills and is technology savvy
Has excellent written and oral communication skills in English and in the local language
National Program Manager Infrastructure, Based in Tacloban City

This position is responsible to both the technical and management aspects of Plans
construction activities mentioned. The technical component refers to: conducting technical
assessments, selection of appropriate sites for construction, entering agreements with the relevant
government partners, preparation of construction designs and the required bill of quantities,
preparing advertisements (invitation to bid), selection of contractors, supervising construction and
authorizing payments. The management role refers to supervising and coordinating the activities of
the technical team.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering

Good knowledge of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Protection Principles and
Emergency Response
A minimum of three years experience in the construction/reconstruction/rehabilitation of the
schools and Barangay Health Centers and a minimum of three years experience in staff
supervision
Experience in an emergency and early recovery setting is be preferred
Has relevant experience on disaster risk management and humanitarian response
Has clear and effective communication skills
Is able to demonstrate high degree of professionalism and integrity.
Is assertive and shows cultural sensitivity
Gender and Protection Specialist, Based in Tacloban City

This role supports the National Program Manager for Gender and Protection via technical
specialization in managing Gender and Protection intervention projects in East Samar, West Samar
and Leyte. The role also engages with the Gender Based Violence and Protection cluster at the local
and national level. The role also supports the development of gender and protection proposals,
programming and implementation.
Qualifications:
Gender, gender based violence and protection professional with a Bachelors degree or units
in a relevant area
Minimum two years experience as a gender technical specialist in emergency response
Knowledge of international standards such as SPHERE, GBV guidelines and PSEA
Excellent English oral and written communication skills
Proven strategic skills
Demonstrates high degree of professionalism and integrity
Business Adviser, Based in Eastern Samar

The business adviser will be responsible for the skills training, guidance, and mentoring of
youth who will choose the path of entrepreneurship.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred) in Human Business Management, Economics,

Social Science, Rural Development, entrepreneurships or related courses
Minimum of five (5) years experience in Food Security and Livelihoods Programme.
Experience on rural livelihoods programmes the Philippines
Minimum of three (3) years experience in a supervisory role and managing teams
Familiarity in working with the youth.
WASH Behavioural Change Communication Coordinator, Based in Eastern

Samar
The WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) coordinator will work together with the WASH
national program manager to ensure the quality implementation of planned health component of Plan
Typhoon Yolanda Response program in accordance with acceptable standards and donor
requirements. This post will be in charge of the implementation of the UNICEF-PCA funded project:
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Programme in Yolanda
Affected Areas; Philippines Approach to Total Sanitation (PHATS).
Qualifications:
Graduate of any four year course with extensive professional experience on WASH and
working with communities.
Relevant experience on information, education and communication materials preparation for
Behaviour Change Communication.
Familiar with SPHERE standards on WASH projects
Extensive knowledge of WASH issues facing children and other vulnerable populations in the
context of disaster especially in Region VIII.
Proven capacity to train, coach staff and provide supportive supervision.
Excellent written and spoken English, Tagalog and any of the Visayan dialects.
Committed, flexible and willing to work on extended hours
Proven effective coordination skills and ability to analyse and write reports.
Community Development Facilitator Improving Livelihoods of Poor

Families Affected by Typhoon Haiyan, Based in Eastern Samar
This project contributes to rebuilding the livelihoods of families affected by Typhoon Haiyan
particularly in the municipalities of Lawaan, Balangiga, and Giporlos in the Province of Eastern
Samar, and Mc Arthur, La Paz, Julita, Mayorga and Burauen in the Province of Leyte. The project will
provide carabaos to farming families, train on livelihood or business skills and develop financial
literacy. Community Development Facilitators will coordinate all project activities in the covered areas
and ensure that all project objectives are delivered on time according to the set of standards as
stated in the projects logical framework and to ensure that it is consistent with Plans child centered
community development framework.
Qualifications:
Graduate Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Community Development

or other related course;
Minimum of two years experience in development work;
Must have at least two years experience in implementing food security and livelihood projects,
planning, developing and managing community development work related projects
Has relevant training on sustainable agriculture, participatory research and monitoring &
evaluation methods, project proposal, micro-enterprise development, micro-finance and
animal husbandry.
Has experience working in an emergency context
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Officer, Based in Tacloban City

This monitoring, evaluation and learning officer coordinates the activities of the project and to
provide regular and quality information on progress made towards achieving the stated objectives,
outputs and outcomes.
Qualifications:
Graduate of Social Science, Statistics, Social Work, Community Development or other related
course.
Related training on project management, participatory research and monitoring & evaluation
methods and project proposal development.
Must have at least three years experience in conducting research, planning, developing and
managing community development work related projects
Qualified candidates must submit their letter of intent with detailed curriculum vitae to
Philippines.Recruitment@plan-international.org indicating the position they are applying for in
the subject title on or before 05 May 2015.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we will only contact short-listed candidates for further
screening. Due to the urgency of the position, we will contact qualified applicants for
immediate interview and may offer the job to the qualified candidate before the recruitment
period ends.
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 child protection against abuse
Plan is an international, child centered community development organization without religious, political or
governmental affiliations. Founded in 1937, Plan works in over 50 Countries globally.

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TYPHOON YOLANDA HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE

National Program Manager Child Centered Disaster Risk Management,

National Program Manager for Education in Emergencies, Based in Tacloban

Advance degree in Education or in a related field.

National Program Manager for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Based in

Masters or Bachelors degree in Public Health, or engineering.

National Program Manager Infrastructure, Based in Tacloban City

Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering

Gender and Protection Specialist, Based in Tacloban City

Business Adviser, Based in Eastern Samar

Bachelors degree (Masters degree preferred) in Human Business Management, Economics,

WASH Behavioural Change Communication Coordinator, Based in Eastern

Community Development Facilitator Improving Livelihoods of Poor

Graduate Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Community Development

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Officer, Based in Tacloban City

Our recruitment and selection policies and procedures ensure our

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