Field Officer - Child Path Scale-Up Implementation Project - Dumaguete, Philippines

Children International

Fixed-term insertion contract
Localisation Dumaguete, Philippines
No remote
From 1 to 5 yrs of exp.
Posted on 07-23-2026

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THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Field Officer – Child Path Scale‑Up Implementation Project is a project‑based role effective from the date of joining (1st to 2nd week of August 2026) until December 31, 2027. This role 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 young adults with the skills and tools to reach their goals, become sustainably employed, and positively influence their community.

Field Officer 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 combating poverty, excited to work directly in the community, who is a fast learner and can solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KEY SKILLS:

  • Background in a relevant field like social work, community development, education, etc.
  • Candidates must be registered social workers with valid PRC licensure.
  • 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
  • Proficiency in Filipino/Tagalog and local dialects is required for effective communication with participants and community members
  • Comfort using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Demonstrated vision and commitment to supporting social service and/or humanitarian causes

Children International

Children International is a top-rated global nonprofit that delivers child and youth development programming to break the cycle of generational poverty.

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  • Between 250 and 2000 employees
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