Communications and Advocacy Officer

Plan International Pilipinas; Makati; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan International Pilipinas is seeking a Communications and Advocacy Officer to lead the project communications plan for the CRMC project. You will manage social media and digital strategy, draft IEC materials, and support youth advocates in climate advocacy.

You will collaborate with CAC Unit and Project Team to develop the Annual Advocacy and Influencing Plan and provide guidance on advocacy activities. Fieldwork in Navotas and Manila may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in development communication or related field.
• 1+ year in communications, social media, content production.
• 1+ year working with LGUs and NGAs.
• Strong understanding of digital platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience in developing advocacy campaigns.
• Proven ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Development sector experience preferred.
• Excellent critical and analytical thinking.
• Ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork.
• Filipino national based in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the project communications plan.
• Manage social media and digital strategy for the project.
• Support capacity building of youth advocates for climate communication.
• Draft IEC materials for multiple channels (brochures, infographics, presentations).
• Maintain Plan International Pilipinas website and social media.
• Develop the Annual Advocacy and Influencing Plan aligned with three-year strategy.
• Support emergency response activities in assigned communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Digital platforms

Advocacy campaigns

Capacity building

Content development

Analytical thinking

Fieldwork readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position: Communications and Advocacy Officer (Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities - CRMC Project)

About the Project:

Plan International Pilipinas is dedicated to advancing children's rights and equality for girls. We are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Communications and Advocacy Officer to join our team and contribute to the Climate Resilience Measurement for Communities (CRMC) project, funded by the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance. This initiative aims to strengthen community resilience to climate-related hazards by supporting the evidence-based planning and adoption of climate adaptation and resilience approaches by local government unit and communities in Navotas and Manila.

About the Role:

As the Communications and Advocacy Officer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development of communications and advocacy strategy while providing communications and advocacy support to the CRMC Project Team. You will work closely with the Communications, Advocacy, and Campaigns (CAC) Unit and the project team to:

• Strategize and Execute: Lead the conceptualization, planning, and execution of the communications plan for the project.
• Digital Engagement: Serve as the project's focal person for social media and digital strategy, ensuring effective online communication.
• Capacity Building: Support the project team in building the capacity of youth advocates to communicate their climate advocacy effectively.
• Content Development: Draft and develop impactful information, education, and communication (IEC) materials for various traditional and digital channels (brochures, infographics, audio-visual presentations).
• Platform Management: Support the management and general upkeep of Plan International Pilipinas’ website and social media platforms.
• Advocacy and Influencing: Lead the development of the Annual Advocacy and Influencing Plan aligned with the project’s three-year Influencing Strategy, and provide technical guidance and support to Project Team members in the implementation of advocacy and influencing activities.
• Emergency Response: Support emergency response activities in assigned communities, as required.

You will work under the supervision of the Head of the Communications, Advocacy, and Campaigns Unit and collaborate with other communications specialists and consultants to contribute to social media content, digital communications, global and national campaigns, branding, and visibility.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in development communication, mass communication, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience in communications work, including social media and web writing, content development and production, and maintaining social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) and websites.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with LGUs and NGAs.
• Strong understanding of new and evolving technologies and digital platforms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing advocacy campaigns.
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Previous development sector experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Excellent critical and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork in project areas.
• Must be a Filipino national based in the Philippines.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic communications planning and implementation.
• Digital communications and social media management.
• Advocacy and influencing.
• Content development and production.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Capacity building.
• Critical and analytical thinking.