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ABOUT CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL 

Children International Inc., herein referred to as CII is an affiliate of Children International (CI), a global nonprofit, headquartered in Kansas City, USA, 

Children International (CI) globally delivers child and youth development programming to break the cycle of generational poverty. Through a long-term, customized approach, we serve young people in 10 countries around the world for the first two decades of their lives. 

By providing access to resources such as education, health care and positive role models, along with life skills and job skills they need to become sustainably employed adults, we are empowering our participants to improve their own lives, while transforming their families and communities. We are in it for the long haul, because we know that nearly 220,000 children and youth we support around the world deserve a fighting chance.

As a locally registered organization, Children International Inc. (CII) delivers programs that support children and youth across their respective service areas. With a dedicated team of more than 100+staff and over 750 + volunteers, CIM serves nearly 25,000 children and youth in communities across Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Malabon and Bulacan.

THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY (MORE ABOUT THE ROLE) 

Children International Manila (CIM) is initiating a 17-month Project (1 September 2026 – 31 December 2027), in Negros to successfully introduce, establish, and launch Children International's programs and interventions within a new geographical area in the Philippines. The Field Officer 1 (Child Path Initial Project) – Negros 1 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

Field Officer 1 (Child Path Initial Project) – Negros 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 combatting poverty, excited to work directly in the community, who is a fast learner and can solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE

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. 
• 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 
• Comfort using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Demonstrated vision and commitment to supporting social service and/or humanitarian causes 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

This role is field based, and the incumbent has to been comfortable and willing to travel often locally within Negros 1 to the different SDPs as well as other field sites across Philippines as needed. 

Overall Decision Making & Supervision

• Moderately difficult decision-making requires judgement in resolving issues.
• General supervision

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Field Officer 1
• CI Leadership Portrait: Leading Self
• Department: Operations
• Reports to:  Service Area Coordinator
• Other Primary Working Relationship:
• Internal: Oversight of engagement with club facilitators and other volunteers. Close coordination with Program Technical Leads, Sponsor Relations, Talent Growth, Finance, IT and Procurement.
• External: relevant international development organizations, government agencies and local government units; community groups; youth representatives; local NGOs, private partners.
• Grade: 4
• Engagement (Type of Contract): Project-based fixed-term contract 1 September 2026 to 31 December 2027

Children International firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of age, race, caste, gender, sexual orientation, creed, disability or any other protected category pursuant to applicable national, state or local law. Children International – Manila is committed to safeguarding an promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and associates to share this commitment.