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.
About the Project:
The Futuremakers Project is part of Plan International’s Skills and Opportunities for Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship (SOYEE) program. It aims to equip 1,500 young people (80% women, including 5% youth with disabilities) aged 18–30 with foundational skills to access decent work and improve their economic conditions.
Implemented in Western Samar, Northern Samar, and Navotas, the project prioritizes young women and persons with disabilities who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEETs).
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Officer who will lead the project’s monitoring and evaluation efforts and knowledge management. This role is critical in ensuring that data-driven insights inform project implementation and learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation of the Program Accountability and Learning (PMERL) System
- Develop and manage the project’s MERL plan and database systems
- Review project proposals and activity outlines
- Facilitate participatory program reviews with staff and partners
- Prepare progress reports and provide analytical insights
- Deliver training for staff and partners on PMERL, SAP, and project management
- Support emergency response activities when needed
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Development Communication, Social Sciences, Community Development, Statistics, or related fields (Master’s degree is an advantage)
- At least 3 years of experience in research, planning, and managing development projects
- Strong background in participatory research and M&E methods
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders and marginalized communities
- Willingness and ability to conduct fieldwork in project areas
- Must be a Filipino national and currently based in the Philippines
Why Join Us?
At Plan International Pilipinas, you’ll be part of a passionate team working to create lasting impact. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to meaningful change in the lives of young people.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Submit your application today and be part of a global movement for children’s rights and gender equality.
Location: Country Office
Type of Role: Project-based (18 months)
Reports to: Project Manager
This role requires field work to project areas.
Competitive compensation benefits (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.
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