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Digital Transformation Manager (Makati City, Philippines) @ Plan International

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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>The Organisation</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Plan International Pilipinas is a girl-centered community-focused non-government organization, serving the Philippines for the last 64 years.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We are a newly locally registered Foundation, connected to 80+ Plan International offices worldwide.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We work with around 7,000 partner communities or barangays across the country, delivering programs on (PIER) Protection from Violence, Inclusive Health, Education to Economic Empowerment, and Resilience and Humanitarian.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We have 30,000 sponsored children and 2.5 million program participants, co-creating lasting impact especially for girls.</span></p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We are looking for a <strong>Digital Transformation Manager</strong> to lead and drive our country office’s digital agenda across programs, business support, and resource mobilization functions.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">In this role, you will provide technical leadership and strategic direction to ensure the organization fully leverages technology, innovation, and emerging tools. You will work closely with the Country Management Team to champion digital transformation, strengthen systems, and enhance operational effectiveness.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">This position plays a key role in enabling high-quality, gender-transformative programming by embedding digital innovation into our work with girls, children, and communities.</span></p> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Lead Digital Strategy</strong></span> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop and implement the Digital Transformation Strategy and Action Plan</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Ensure alignment across programmatic, operational, and resource mobilization functions</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Drive Innovation</strong></span> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Plan, implement, and evaluate digital initiatives that support programs and partners</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Promote a culture of innovation across the organization</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Strengthen Partnerships</strong></span> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Build and manage partnerships with private sector, government, and tech experts</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Identify and integrate relevant digital solutions into programs and systems</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Enhance Resource Mobilization</strong></span> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Develop and implement Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support lead generation and donor engagement through digital tools</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Contribute to Global Innovation Goals</strong></span> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Support strategic pillars including girl-centered innovation, scaling, and transformative innovation</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Preferably with a Master’s degree and 5–7 years of experience in the development sector (or equivalent experience)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Strong expertise in digital transformation, innovation, or technology-driven programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Excellent communication and coordination skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Experience working with diverse partners (NGOs, private sector, government)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Background in a similar role in the development sector is highly desirable</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Willingness to travel to field areas</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Filipino national based in the Philippines</span></li> </ul> <div align="center"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Be part of a mission-driven organization creating lasting impact for children and girls</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead meaningful digital transformation initiatives at the national level</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across sectors</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Contribute to innovative, future-focused development work</span></li> </ul> <div align="center"> <p> </p> </div><p style="color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0px;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Location: Country Office, with fieldwork as needed</strong></span></span></span></p> <p style="color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0px;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Type of Role: Fixed-term (until June 2027)</strong></span></span></span></p> <p style="color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0px;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Reports to: Business Support Director</strong></span></span></span></p> <p style="color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0px;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Flexible working arrangements</strong></span></span></span></p> <p style="color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0px;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><strong>Competitive compensation package (local T&amp;C)</strong></span></span></span></p> <p style="color:#000000;font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:12.0px;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.</em></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.</em></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.</em></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.</em></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. </em></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International&apos;s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the <a href="https://www.schr.info/the-misconduct-disclosure-scheme">Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.</a> In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. </em></span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><em>Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates. </em></strong></span></span></p>

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