Field Officer - Child Path Scale-Up Implementation Project

Children International; Lapu-Lapu; On-site; PHP 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Children International is seeking a Field Officer for the Child Path Scale-Up Implementation Project. The role is project-based from joining (mid-August 2026) to December 31, 2027, working directly in communities to implement the Child Path Model.

You will coordinate facilitators, manage SDPs, and administer clubs and participant activities in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate has a background in social work or community development, with PRC licensure, and at least two years of relevant

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with children, youth, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in local languages.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.

Responsibilities

• Club Facilitator Coordination: Enroll, motivate, and coordinate Club Facilitators and coach them to deliver quality sessions.
• Service Delivery Point (SDP) Administration: Establish partnerships with SDPs and coordinate logistics for program delivery.
• Club Administration: Create, schedule, and coordinate Child Path clubs and monitor attendance and delivery schedule.
• Participant Administration: Communicate with participants and families, facilitate referrals, onboard new participants, and handle sponsorship materials.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Social work / community development related degree

PRC licensure as social worker

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Field Officer - Child Path Scale-Up Implementation Project

THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Field Officer – Child Path Scale‑Up Implementation Project is a project‑based role effective from the date of joining (1st to 2nd week of August 2026) until December 31, 2027. This role plays a central role in implementing the Child Path Model, CI's strategy for helping children and youth break the cycle of poverty. Through a global skill‑building curriculum, community partnerships, and targeted safety net interventions, CI ensures that participants achieve critical life‑stage milestones so they can ultimately become confident young adults with the skills and tools to reach their goals, become sustainably employed, and positively influence their community.

Field Officer 1 engages directly with participants, their families, community volunteers and local institutions to make the Child Path Model a reality. This role is ideal for a candidate who is passionate about combating poverty, excited to work directly in the community, who is a fast learner and can solve problems in a fast‑paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Club Facilitator Coordination

• Enroll, motivate, and coordinate Club Facilitators, the community members who lead Child Path clubs
• Coach Club Facilitators to deliver high‑quality curriculum sessions and build meaningful connections with participants
• Accompany Club Facilitators to support their development and ensure their satisfaction

Service Delivery Point (SDP) Administration

• Establish and maintain partnerships with Service Delivery Points (SDPs), the community sites where Child Path clubs meet
• Coordinate logistics at assigned SDPs to ensure seamless program delivery
• Act as the primary point of contact for child safeguarding referrals at assigned SDPs, ensuring appropriate response in line with CI guidelines

Club Administration

• Create, schedule, and actively coordinate Child Path clubs - age‑level participant cohorts - at assigned SDPs
• Maintain attendance records and monitor club alignment to planned program delivery schedule
• Collect and analyze feedback from participants and Club Facilitators to identify areas for program improvement

Participant Administration

• Communicate with participants and their families to ensure ongoing engagement in programs via phone calls, home visits, community meetings, and other channels
• Facilitate participant referrals to safety net services as needed
• Identify, register, and onboard new participants into the program
• Collect required Sponsorship Relations (SR) products, including letters, photos, and family records, either directly or by coordinating SR volunteers
• Execute other priority tasks with participants, including distributing annual gifts, coordinating visits from sponsors, and responding to information requests

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KEY SKILLS

• Background in a relevant field like social work, community development, education, etc.
• Candidates must be registered social workers with valid PRC licensure.
• 2 years of relevant work or volunteer experience in sponsorship‑based or community development organizations; a relevant university degree may substitute for work experience
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with children, youth, volunteers, and colleagues
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, learn quickly, and develop innovative solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication in the main local language and relevant local languages
• Proficiency in Filipino/Tagalog and local dialects is required for effective communication with participants and community members
• Comfort using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated vision and commitment to supporting social service and/or humanitarian causes