Area Development Program Lead – Child Wellbeing

World Vision; Zamboanga Peninsula; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

World Vision in the Philippines seeks a Program Officer for the Zamboanga del Norte Area Development Program. The role leads design, implementation, and monitoring of community-based initiatives that promote environmental resilience, livelihoods, and inclusive development.

The position liaises with local government, NGOs, and faith-based groups to align activities with strategic goals and respond to needs in vulnerable communities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Community Development, or other related Social Sciences.
• Trained on LEAP 3 and DPA or foundations of Community Organizing and Development.
• At least 2 years of experience in program/project implementation for an NGO.
• Experience working with Local Government Units, national/local agencies, churches, and other organizations.
• Experience in facilitating children’s activities.
• Strong understanding of child rights and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of program/project monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge in advocacy work and sectoral representation.
• Proficiency in MS Office and use of technology for program management.
• Excellent communication, networking, alliance-building, and facilitation skills.
• Strong technical writing skills with keen attention to detail.
• Skills in data analysis, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Culturally sensitive, calm, and mature in addressing social concerns.
• Flexible, proactive, and able to multi-task.
• Willing to live in the barangay or primary focus area.

Responsibilities

• Develops and submits contextualized annual implementation plans aligned with the Area Program plan.
• Coordinates and monitors implementation of Technical Programs against targets, timelines, quality, and budget.
• Ensures integrated and coordinated program implementation across assigned areas.
• Monitors achievement of targets and budget utilization.
• Provides recommendations for barangay expansion, RC growth, and funding models.
• Facilitates transition and/or closing of Primary Focus or Impact Areas when applicable.
• Identifies and coordinates TP implementing partners and signs Community Shared Plans/Partnership Agreements.
• Builds and maintains linkages with government, CBOs, churches, and other stakeholders.
• Facilitates community planning, implementation, and reporting, including local advocacy.
• Strengthens CBOs and children’s associations; promotes community ownership of child wellbeing.
• Represents WVDF and coordinates with partners at barangay and municipal/city levels.
• Ensures quality and timely sponsorship for approx. 1,000–1,500 RCs; integrates sponsorship into development programming.
• Coordinates sponsors’ and donors’ visits and engagements.
• Prepares and submits monthly/ semi-annual/ annual TP reports using prescribed tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking

Facilitation

Data analysis

Decision making

Problem solving

MS Office

Cultural sensitivity

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Bachelor in Community Development

Tools

MS Office

Job description

World Vision in the Philippines seeks a Program Officer for the Zamboanga del Norte Area Development Program. The role leads design, implementation, and monitoring of community-based initiatives that promote environmental resilience, livelihoods, and inclusive development.

The position liaises with local government, NGOs, and faith-based groups to align activities with strategic goals and respond to needs in vulnerable communities.