Social and Gender Specialist

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Philippine Branch; Makati; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Philippine Branch is seeking a role focused on social development for a World Bank-funded public school retrofitting project in Metro Manila. The successful candidate will help implement GBV prevention mechanisms, GRM processes, and social safeguards throughout the project lifecycle.

The position requires experience in social development, strong English writing and reporting skills, and willingness to sign a Certification of Commitment for bid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Experience implementing GBV prevention mechanisms and GRM.
• Familiarity with social safeguards, SEA/SH prevention, community engagement, and stakeholder consultation.
• Strong English communication and report writing skills.
• Experience with World Bank, ADB, JICA, or other foreign‑assisted infrastructure projects is a strong advantage.
• A Registered Social Worker (RSW) licence is an advantage.
• Willingness to sign a Certification of Commitment for bid submission.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of GBV prevention mechanisms and GRM processes for the public school retrofitting project.
• Apply social safeguards requirements across project activities.
• Support the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment (SEA/SH).
• Plan and facilitate community engagement and stakeholder consultations.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, communities, schools, and relevant partner organisations.
• Document consultations, social development activities, grievances, and project outcomes.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports and project documentation in English.
• Contribute to compliance with requirements for World Bank-funded and other foreign-assisted infrastructure projects.

Skills

GBV prevention

GRM processes

Social safeguards

SEA/SH prevention

Community engagement

Stakeholder consultation

English report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Work, Psychology

Job description

About the role

Join a project-based social development role supporting a World Bank-funded public school retrofitting project in Metro Manila. The position will help ensure that social safeguards, community engagement, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) prevention mechanisms, and Grievance Redress Mechanisms (GRM) are effectively implemented throughout the project lifecycle. Employment starts upon contract award, and the successful candidate will be required to sign a Certification of Commitment for bid submission.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of GBV prevention mechanisms and GRM processes for the public school retrofitting project.
• Apply social safeguards requirements across project activities.
• Support the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment (SEA/SH).
• Plan and facilitate community engagement and stakeholder consultations.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, communities, schools, and relevant partner organisations.
• Document consultations, social development activities, grievances, and project outcomes.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports and project documentation in English.
• Contribute to compliance with requirements for World Bank-funded and other foreign-assisted infrastructure projects.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience in social development work, particularly in implementing GBV prevention mechanisms and GRM.
• Familiarity with social safeguards, SEA/SH prevention, community engagement, and stakeholder consultation.
• Strong English communication and report writing skills.
• Experience with World Bank, ADB, JICA, or other foreign-assisted infrastructure projects is a strong advantage.
• A Registered Social Worker (RSW) licence is an advantage.
• Willingness to sign a Certification of Commitment for bid submission.