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Program Officer (Bantay Bata)
Full-Time
Social Services
2026-03-12
Closes:
2026-04-30
National Capital Region, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Job Info
Career Level:
1-4 Yrs Experienced Employee
Posted:
2026-03-12
Apply Before:
2026-04-30
Application Deadline: 2026-04-30
Work Arrangement Type: Hybrid
Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Supports the Senior Program Officer in the assessment, planning, implementation of community-based projects of Bantay Bata 163 specifically The Child Safe Schools Project.
- Supports the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Child Safe Schools projects, ensuring operational and financial efficiencies to maximize the impact to the intended beneficiaries.
- Contributes to the annual project plan for the Child Safe Schools project and provide inputs to other BB Projects
- Coordinates, prepares and facilitates the assessment and screening of prospective partner communities and organizations
- Implements the plan accordingly in coordination with both internal and external stakeholders of AFI – BB16
- Coordinates with on-ground partners for project implementation
- Assists partner organizations, donors and other stakeholders during on-ground activities
- Prepares and submits reports and feedback to the Senior Project Officer after each project milestone
- Supports the promotion and implementation of Bantay Bata advocacy projects to help heighten the awareness and involvement of the shareholders and the general public.
- Ensures implementation of guidelines for proper documentation, financial reporting, monitoring and evaluation of the assigned programs, projects, initiatives, and interventions.
- Ensures the compliance of all project initiatives in accordance with government regulations and ABS-CBN Foundation policies and guidelines.
Unit Representation/Networking
- Establishes and maintains strong partnership with partner schools, Schools Division Offices (SDO), Barangays, other government agencies, private sectors, NGOs as well as with individual donors locally and abroad to gain their continuing support to BB and AFI as a whole
- Coordinates with other BB programs, AFI support services and ABS-CBN units on program concerns
Policy/Systems/Administration/Compliance
- Recommends appropriate policies/systems to promote the unit’s operational efficiency
- Adheres to AFI’s Vision-Mission-Values and complies with AFI/HRD policies, systems and audit recommendations
- Ensures strict compliance to AFI’s Child Protection Policy and PSEA Policy
- Complies with AFI’s performance management system
- Adheres to all pertinent laws and requirements of government regulatory bodies related to child welfare and protection, resource generation and mobilization
Staff Development
- Participates and provides feedback in relevant learning and development programs for continuing personal and professional growth.
- Recommends/introduces appropriate measures/creative strategies to build/strengthen the Bantay Bata Team.
Others
- Supports the Bantay Bata Team in Bantay Bata-wide events implementation including but not limited to National Children’s Congress, Bantay Bata Anniversary, etc.
- Serve as resource person in community-based, on-air, on-line advocacy activities of Bantay Bata for child protection and mental health.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned within scope of practice
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge
- Government laws/rulings/issuance relevant to Bantay Bata Operations
Pertinent Laws and Jurisprudence on the Rights and Welfare of a Child (UN CRC, RA 7610, RA 7658, etc) - Program Management and Implementation
- Resource Management
- Child Protection and Mental Health
Experience/Educational Attainment Required
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work, Community Development, Development Studies, or any Social or Behavioral Sciences
- At least two years of relevant experience
Skills
- Proficient in both verbal and written communication
- Project Implementation
- Organizing and Coordination
- Presentational skills
- Cultural sensitivity
- Training implementation and facilitation
- Partnership Management and Networking
- Crisis / Stress management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and other similar software