29 Youth Work jobs in the Philippines

Youth Development Officer II in Ilocos

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Youth Development Officer V in NCR

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Youth Development Officer I in Ilocos

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Youth Development Officer IV in Bicol

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Youth Development Officer III in Ilocos

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ABOUT CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL

Children International Inc., herein referred to as CIM, is based in Manila and is an affiliate of Children International, a global development organization, headquartered in Kansas City, USA, herein referred to as CIKC.

Children International's vision is to bring people together to end poverty for good. Our mission is to connect people around the world in the fight to end poverty. Working together, we invest in the lives of children and young people, build the healthy environments that they need to thrive, and support them to create a lasting change in their own lives and in their communities. In line with our new program strategic direction, called the "Child Path Model," Children International is committed to providing all children and youth with dynamic, engaging, and interesting learning opportunities to support their journey to become successful individuals and active citizens.

As a locally registered entity, CIM boasts of a dedicated team of over 100 staff and 200+ volunteers. The organization operates offices and programs that support more than 25,000 young people across different communities in Quezon City, Caloocan, Manila, and Calumpit, Bulacan.

THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY (MORE ABOUT THE ROLE)

Children International Inc. Manila will be implementing the Child and Youth Development Project over a period of twelve months in 2025 from 2 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. The primary focus of this project is to help build the self-confidence and mindset of the sponsored population through learning opportunities and strategies aligned to CIKC global program framework and budget.

The Program Field Officer – Child and Youth Development Project, (PFO-CYDP), is a project-based role, employed by CIM and will report to the Area Coordinator in a given Service Area.

Your primary accountability will be to facilitate delivery of non-formal learning sessions to the participants we serve as well as their caregivers; carry out interventions that address risks and challenges that children and youth face; and collaborate with internal agency staff, participants and their families as well as other external stakeholders within the framework of child safeguarding and CIM values.

For 2025, a specially assigned focus will be: promoting and measuring child and youth participation in CYDP activities, in accordance with Child Path.

The Area Coordinator could assign you to one or a combination of the different program categories being implemented within their Service Area namely, education, life skills, health, and into employment.

Other project responsibilities include but are not be limited to mobilizing children and youth and championing program participation; delivering and facilitating high-quality sessions; taking part in the monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities within the Service Area, helping resolve gaps and variances; nurturing relationships with all different stakeholders, mainly the participants but also including their families, volunteers, the schools, the barangay and the local government, etc.; assist the Area Coordinator in initiating and upholding a culture of continuous improvement; and ensuring that children and youth receive the support that they need at the right time, within the project plan.

Transformation is at the heart Child Path in 2025 and beyond; and this role has an important part to play in ensuring none of our children and youth misses the transformative path.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE

• Champion and promote CI programs, build the brand within the community
• Contribute to agency work planning and budgeting processes as needed.
• Ensure proper execution of assigned work and budgets and drive achievement of desired outcomes in line with program guidelines and modules aligned with the Agency goals and targets.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate resources (e.g., venue, logistics etc.) necessary for program execution with volunteers, internal agency teams (e.g., FMLSO, SR Officers), and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate and implement sessions in line with developed program guidelines, protocols, processes and standards.
• Support participant target planning and prioritization processes. Through connecting with family calls identify and address any program-related needs of participants. Plan for and address barriers to participation to ensure increased coverage.
• Promote program participation and engagement different methodologies like home visits, interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), messaging apps, and social media platforms.
• Track, analyze, and report on implementation challenges, plan and address any inconsistencies or gaps to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensure proper budget requisition and liquidation.
• Carry out participant monitoring and other evaluation processes in accordance with Agency prescribed tools and guidelines.
• Facilitate coordination with partner local government units, schools and community organizations for resource complementation/ supplementation.
• Participate in and/or hold meetings with participants and volunteers to plan, prepare for and monitor progress of assigned programs.
• Attend or support other Agency initiated activities as and when needed including Economic Assistance Distribution/Gifts In Kind (GIK) as well as other sponsorship relations activities in the service area.
• Maintain consistency, reliability, timeliness, and quality of all gathered information, including attendance, participation records, budget execution, other curriculum delivery reports etc. to ensure data integrity.
• Regularly update and document progress and comply with timely submission of data and other reporting requirements.
• Recruit necessary volunteers to support program delivery and addressing any concerns that may arise. Manage various volunteer activities, such as organizing quarterly meetings, planning the annual volunteer's day, handling the monthly requisition of motivational funds, and coordinating other volunteer capacity-building activities.
• Ensure child safeguarding principles and practices are followed by self and others at all times. Recommend and request funds any sponsored child suffering from any form of grave risk or condition affection their health, wellbeing, safety and literacy from the Agency "
  
  Safety Net Fund for extreme need"
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned to CI values consistently.
• Model and promote a learning culture that addresses Agency challenges and demonstrates effective problem solving. Participate and contribute to learning and reflection sessions to share best practices, learnings.
• Actively seek continuous improvement initiatives and adapt quickly to change within a complex, ever-changing work environment.
• Enable seamless information flow, break down silos, and effectively collaborate across stakeholders within the agency as well as the community, maximizing collective impact for our children, youth, and families.
• Participate regularly in key stakeholder activities carried out in the community areas and elsewhere to observe, build alliances, engage, and solicit feedback with diverse stakeholders both internal (staff, and volunteers) as well external partners like government institutions, other NGOs etc.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND KEY SKILLS:

• A graduate degree in the relevant field of study.
• At least 2 years in a similar role working with and leading a team of volunteers and other community stakeholders is preferred and/or implementing programs for children, youth and families. Familiarity and recent experience working with the community where the project is, would be an added advantage.
• Great facilitation skills, with proven ability to effectively engage a group producing more compelling program participation.
• Strong organizational skills; with experience in data tracking, review, and record management.
• Above average computer skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; specifically, a good working knowledge of excel for administrative purposes and experience in digital learning platforms is an advantage.
• Possess good interpersonal skills with the proven ability to deal tactfully, manage conflict and build effective relationships with people across levels, both internally and externally.
• Attention to detail with the proven ability to analyze data, identify trends, problem solve and suggest improvements.
• Time management and planning skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities smoothly.
• Learning mentality characterized by listening, humility, and openness/courage to change.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a high level of compassion, empathy, integrity and passion to work on complex social causes, especially the cause of children and youth.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

• Willingness to travel around to assigned communities, depending on the number and geographic spread.

ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES

• Strictly observe confidentiality and strong ethics with respect to all beneficiary information/financial and other organizational data.
• Comply with and ensure adherence to the organization's policies, safety and security protocols and child safeguarding norms and guidelines by self as well all stakeholders both internal and external.
• Promote diversity and inclusion, value other cultures, and demonstrate respect while relating with all organizational constituents irrespective of their race, color, faiths, gender, sexual orientation, caste, disabilities, experiences, beliefs, and ethnicity.

OVERALL DECISION MAKING & SUPERVISION

• This position requires "independent planning and coordination, flexibility, problem solving, and high degree of initiative.
• "This position is "monitored on results and feedback from collaborators."

JOB INFORMATION

• Department: Operations
• Reports to: Area Coordinator. Additionally, close functional relationships with the Programs Department
• Grade: 5
• Duration: Reliever, October 2025 to December 31, 2025

Children International firmly supports the principle and philosophy of equal opportunity for all individuals, regardless of 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 and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and associates to share this commitment.

The role is responsible for the design and implementation of programs that aims to develop expertise and excellence in Youth Leadership.

Leadership Program Design

• Collaborate with stakeholders to specify the goals of the youth leadership programs and lead program designs.
• Lead the team in creating the training plans, modules, and various features of the program.
• Lead in determining best tools to deliver coaching, mentoring, training, and assessment processes
• Develop a pool of training providers, consultants, academic institutions, and private companies who can provide resources and enhance program outcomes.
• Collaborates with other internal units, Ayala Group Business Units, and other private sector entities for the successful implementation of programs.

Leadership Alumni Engagement

• Develop robust alumni engagement programs and processes, including mentoring and participation in AFI volunteerism programs

Leadership Program, Management, Administration, and Governance

• Leads annual planning and goal setting activities for the program
• Plans, prepares, submits, and manages annual program budget
• Sets timelines and milestones of the program and recalibrates as necessary.
• Lead the development of relevant program writeups, narratives, and resource materials
• Collaborate with the Strategy & Impact Team to determine the overall effectiveness of leadership programs. Oversee the program's feedback gathering, monitoring, and long-term impact indicators.
• Lead coordination with the Marketing and External Relations Division to identify and generate funding and/or resource opportunities for program activities, to include development of grant and other fundraising proposals.

Development Programs Division Cross-Program Integration

• Provide technical advice and serve as a resource expert for other livelihood, leadership, and skill development programs
• Participate in brainstorming and design of other programs within the Division, especially those in the Community Development pillar
• Participate in Development Programs Division-wide activities (e.g. monthly on-site catchup session, etc.)

Other Duties

• Participate as a member of the AFI Grant-Writing Committee
• Represent AFI in internal and external meetings as required

• Women's and Children's Health Network, Health and Recovery, Trauma Safety Services (HaRTSS), Metropolitan Youth Health (MYH), Kaurna Land, Christies Beach 5165

• Salary

• Classification - AHP2 - Allied Health Professional L2 - $91,785.00 to $06, Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

• Part Time – Term Contract (Temporary until 30 June 2026)

About The Opportunity
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the
Metropolitan Youth Health
- SPACE program
team as
Youth Health Worker,
where you will be responsible for:

• Engaging and supporting young pregnant and parenting people, and vulnerable youth affected by domestic and family violence (DFV), to access and navigate specialised primary health care services.
• Delivering 1:1 and group therapeutic interventions focused on the impacts of DFV and strengthen resilience through a trauma-informed, youth-centred approach.
• Coordinating and evaluating grant-funded programs and partnerships that empower young people and families to manage their health and wellbeing.
• Participating in professional supervision, promote continuous learning, and contribute to quality improvement and reporting within a multidisciplinary team.
• Fostering a culturally sensitive, safe, and inclusive environment while actively supporting integrated service delivery and positive workplace culture.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree or equivalent qualification eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
• Proven experience supporting young pregnant and parenting people, especially those impacted by DFV, from diverse cultural backgrounds and experiencing complex needs.
• Advanced communication and conflict management skills, with ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and foster collaborative relationships.
• Skilled in providing trauma-informed, one-on-one and group therapeutic counselling and psychosocial support within a primary health care framework.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and supervise staff/students and deliver training and quality improvement initiatives.
• Deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, youth health issues, domestic and family violence, mandatory reporting, and social determinants affecting young people's health and wellbeing.

About MYH

• MYH works on prevention, early intervention and youth specialist health response measures regarding adverse childhood events (ACE) and their impact on young people's health, including speciality programs for young parents
• This position is located at the clinical health service location of MYH South where various grant funded Young Parents support programs are implemented.
• MYH programs at this site, focus on building and strengthening safe and positive relationships for all young people accessing our health services with a focus on young parents and their children.
• Building these protective factors improve children and young people's resilience and reduce the impacts of ACE's on their future health and disrupting intergenerational cycles.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9 010 each FBT year + 2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women's and Children's Hospital. Note: Does not apply to network community sites.
• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

About Us
The
Women's & Children's Health Network
is the state's leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia. We offer:

• specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
• state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
• community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
• specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.

Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia's women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.

Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.

Want to know more about WCHN opportunities?
Click Here to discover how you can
Realise you Potential
and join one of the many teams at the Women's and Children's Network to make positive change in our community.

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Special Conditions
To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.

Immunisation Requirements Checklist

Applicant Documents Checklist

Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries
Anna Becker - Acting Young Parents Program Manager, Phone: , E-mail:

Application Closing Date
: Monday 29th September :55pm

Useful Links
AHP2 - Youth Health Worker - Metropolitan Youth Health - Role Description