Child Safeguarding/ Protection Coordinator

Balik Kaanyag; Villanueva; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Professional development opportunities

Salary commensurate with NGO status

Job summary

Balik Kaanyag in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, seeks a dedicated Child Safeguarding/Protection Coordinator. The role develops a child protection strategy for Misamis Oriental and designs programs, including policy drafting, trainer trainings, and online safety campaigns to strengthen child welfare.

You will collaborate with LCPCs, BCPCs, schools, churches, and communities, building a nationwide network of child protection advocates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with vulnerable children.
• Experience in child protection and abuse prevention is preferred.
• Knowledge of Philippines child protection laws and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop a child protection strategy for Misamis Oriental and program designs.
• Create and implement child protection trainings and policy drafting.
• Coordinate with partners (LCPCs/BCPCs/schools/churches) and train local contact points.
• Raise awareness and advocate for child safety using online platforms.

Skills

Child protection

Trauma-informed practice

Communication skills

Discretion confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Social work or related field

Tools

Computer literacy

Social media tools

Job description

About us

Balik Kaanyag is a Christian Filipino non for profit association with a mission to care for, heal and empower children from hard places, especially surivors of sexual abuse. We are not a shelter. In our three centers in Villanueva, CdO and Malaybalay, our care teams conduct psychosocial and trauma healing for survivors of abuse, provide training on trauma informed care/ TBRI and conduct abuse prevention/ child protection programs in collaboration with LGUs, schools, Barangays, communities, churches and other organizations.

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Safeguarding/Protection Coordinator to join Balik Kaanyag in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental. This is a full-time position that plays a critical role in our mission to protect and support vulnerable children and families in our community. As the Child Safeguarding/Protection Coordinator, you will develop a child protection strategy for our work in Misamis Oriental, design and implement child protection programs such as support to child protection policy drafting and implementation, training of child protection contact points in various institutions, conduct online safety and safe/unsafe touch trainings and training of trainers, and use online means and presence to raise awareness, knowledge, skills on child protection matters.

You will be in close communication with multiple partners such as LCPCs, BCPCs, RHW, SK, schools, churches, ECDC and others, and create a child protection advocate network across partners and communities.

This role is essential to our organisational commitment to creating a child-safe environment and responding effectively to any concerns regarding child welfare.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in working with vulnerable children, preferably in child protection and abuse prevention.


• A relevant college degree (social work, child protetion or related) is not a prerequisite but an advantage.


• Knowledge of child protection legislation, policies, and best practice frameworks relevant to the Philippines.


• Understanding of child development, trauma-informed practice, and the impact of abuse and neglect on children and families is an advantage.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with children, families, and professionals from diverse backgrounds.


• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and maintain professional boundaries.


• Organisational and documentation skills with attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to work independently whilst collaborating effectively within a team environment.


• Demonstrated commitment to child rights and safeguarding principles.


• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the local community context in Bukidnon.


• Fluent in Visaya and English.


• Computer literate. Skilled use of social media is an advantage.

What we offer

Working with Balik Kaanyag offers you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families within our community. We are committed to supporting our staff with professional development opportunities, including access to training and workshops in child protection and trauma-informed practice. We foster a collaborative and supportive organisational culture where your wellbeing matters. We offer a salary commensurate with our status as a local NGO. This role offers the satisfaction of working for a mission-driven organisation dedicated to child welfare and community development. Since our Villanueva center is in the "lush green hills of Lukong" without public transportation, we offer a (basic) accomodation in our center.