Community Development Officer

Role Purpose

As a Community Development Officer, you will lead the design and implementation of the community development or mobilization strategy and plan toward the effective and timely achievement of the Power Up Girls Program outputs and outcomes that are inclusive, responsive and climate-informed and the fulfillment of the Sponsorship Operations requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Drafts and implements the community development and/or mobilization strategy and plan in the target area/s ensuring that program and sponsorship operations targets and requirements are achieved.
• Leads in nurturing an environment for community dialogue and participation to strengthen collective action and facilitate project ownership through constituency and active citizenship building.
• Engages and mobilizes implementing partners including volunteers and other stakeholders at the community level towards timely and quality implementation of project activities.
• Develops the capacities of community stakeholders, families, and children in engaging with local authorities and other stakeholders to influence policy decisions
• Provides technical assistance in establishing participatory processes and systems to facilitate the engagement of children, community groups and other stakeholders in local governance
• Builds and establishes a constituency of support that will drive the joint advocacy and campaign agenda for and with children
• Leads the sponsorship operations initiatives ensuring meaningful child experience and program participation
• Leads the sponsorship operations initiatives ensuring meaningful child experience and program participation
• Supports the Community Mobilizers in the effective and timely implementation of the Global Sponsorship Operations requirements (Annual Family Update, Midyear Eligibility Check (MYEC), correspondence, child enrolment program participation, case stories, materials for marketing, and other GSO requirements)
  
  

Other Responsiblities

Additional tasks and responsibilities deemed necessary in the Sponsorship Program may be assigned.

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.

Core Competency - Leading

• Community Empowerment: Focused on empowering communities by facilitating participatory decision-making and supporting local initiatives
• Asset-Based Community Development: Utilizes an asset-based approach to identify and build upon the strengths and resources within communities.
• Collaborative Problem Solving: Collaborates with community members and other stakeholders to identify and address community challenges, co-creating sustainable solutions.
• Community Capacity Building: Provides training and capacity-building opportunities for community leaders and groups to enhance their ability to manage and lead development initiatives.
• Data-Driven Engagement: Utilize data and community feedback to tailor mobilization strategies and track progress effectively.
• Ability to actively develop self and others by building the confidence of others in their own ability to embrace change and solve problems; ensures that team contribution is fully realized by bringing people into the discussion and helping realize their full potential and build the organization’s capability for the future.
  
  

Core Competency - Thinking

• Understanding of child participation and governance: Applies critical thinking by understanding and promoting child participation and governance within communities. Takes effective and considered decisions to ensure the active involvement of children in community development processes.
  
  

Core Competency - Engaging

• Communication skills (including influencing, persuasion, negotiation): Engages effectively by demonstrating strong communication skills, including influencing, persuasion, and negotiation. Collaborates with community members and stakeholders to achieve shared goals, building trust and understanding.
• Facilitation and presentation skills: Works collaboratively with others by facilitating and presenting information with skill and impact. Communicates clearly and confidently, promoting dialogue within the community and ensuring timely and appropriate messages to achieve community development objectives.
  
  

Experience And Qualifications

• A degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Community Development, Public Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of the 9 principles of child participation
• Understanding of Human-Centered Design Thinking
• Demonstrated experience in participatory approaches, community-based planning, and capacity building.
• Experience in data analysis and report writing
• Knowledge in community mobilization strategies
• Knowledge of adolescent sexual and reproductive health, child protection, and gender issues.
• Knowledge of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion
• Proven experience (at least 3-5 years) in community development, project management, and program implementation, preferably in rural or marginalized communities.
• Fluency in the local language(s) and proficiency in English for reporting purposes and communication purposes.
• Experience working with NGOs or development agencies in Child Protection or Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights programs
• Experience working with NGOs or development agencies in Community Development programs
• Familiarity with the cultural context and social dynamics of the targeted communities.
  
  

Strong background in Child Rights Governance and Child Rights Programming

• Job Identification 11293
• Job Category Business Support
• Posting Date 01/10/2025, 06:11 AM
• Apply Before 01/31/2025, 10:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations FO - Quezon City