Portfolio Manager - Disaster Risk Management, Resilience Building, and Climate Change Adaptation
Job details
 Plan International Pilipinas Foundation Inc. is a local non-government, non-religious, and non-political development and humanitarian organization committed to enabling children to live free of poverty, violence, inequality, and injustice.  We are committed to gender equality and actively work with and engage children, communities, other people, and institutions in addressing the root causes of poverty and gender inequality. We support children and young people, especially the most vulnerable, to build the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to claim their rights to a fulfilling life, today and in the future. We focus on girls, young women, and other marginalized groups so that they can improve their well-being and achieve their full potential.   Lead the Way in Building Resilience: Portfolio Manager - Disaster Risk Management, Resilience Building, and Climate Change Adaptation  Plan International Philippines is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our team as the Portfolio Manager – Disaster Risk Management, Resilience Building, and Climate Change Adaptation .  In this pivotal role, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering impactful programs that empower communities to prepare for, withstand, and recover from disasters. You will provide strategic leadership and technical oversight, ensuring our programs meet the highest standards and best practices.  Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and strategic planning of our Resilience portfolio at the country level, aligning with Plan International Pilipinas' program ambitions.
- Design high-quality, gender-transformative Resilience proposals that address the specific needs identified in our country strategy.
- Facilitate grant project initiation workshops for newly approved projects, in collaboration with the Business Development Unit.
- Provide ongoing technical support and guidance to ensure program effectiveness across the portfolio.
- Oversee Plan International Pilipinas' engagement with partners in the Resilience space.
- Represent Plan International Pilipinas in interactions with external stakeholders, advocating for our program vision.
- Contribute to emergency response activities as needed, drawing on your expertise.
- Master's degree in a relevant field, with at least 5-7 years of experience in the development sector (or equivalent combination).
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Disaster Risk Management and/or Climate Change Adaptation is highly preferred.
- Proven experience in program development, monitoring, and budget management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, with the capacity to influence others' behavior.
- Active membership and affiliation within professional Disaster Risk Management networks.
- A successful track record in project management, managing remote teams, and collaborating with community partners and volunteers.
- Flexibility, excellent written and spoken English, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Willingness and ability to conduct fieldwork in areas covered by Plan International Pilipinas.
- Filipino nationality and residency in the Philippines are required.
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