CARE Philippines: Emergency Relief Philippines | NGO Philippines

Job Summary

The Communications and Advocacy Officer shapes and disseminates CARE’s and ACCESS’ narrative and impact and across the broader Humanitarian, Disaster Resilience, and Peacebuilding (HDRP) portfolio. This HQ-based role is responsible for developing and implementing compelling communication and advocacy strategies, ensuring alignment with CARE’s global guidelines and donor requirements. The Officer will lead the creation of high-quality, communication and visual content, manage the project’s online presence, facilitate external engagements, and significantly contribute to advocacy efforts by amplifying voices from the field and influencing policy and humanitarian discourse. They will collaborate closely with headquarters staff, field teams, and the Consortium Communications Specialist to capture and share compelling stories of impact, uphold transparency for donors, partners, and the public, and contribute to reporting and advocacy efforts.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Job Summary

The Humanitarian Response Specialist is a critical HQ-based role responsible for ensuring timely, coordinated, and effective humanitarian response across all ACCESS consortium partners and within CARE’s broader Humanitarian, Disaster Resilience, and Peacebuilding (HDRP) Unit. As the lead agency, CARE takes responsibility for this position to strengthen response mechanisms, develop and refine early action protocols, and provide technical leadership during emergencies. This role will ensure that humanitarian assistance is delivered efficiently, ethically, and in alignment with international standards and humanitarian principles, maximizing impact for affected populations.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 1: Humanitarian Preparedness and Response Design (30% of time)

  • Lead the development, refinement, and operationalization of CARE’s and the ACCESS consortium’s rapid humanitarian response mechanisms, including Early Warning Systems, Early Action Protocols (EAPs), and contingency plans, ensuring alignment with global best practices and local contexts.

  • Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance to ACCESS consortium partners and CARE’s HDRP Unit on all aspects of humanitarian response, including needs assessments, response analysis, program design, and implementation during emergencies.

  • Coordinate and facilitate joint needs assessments with consortium partners during delivery of humanitarian actions, sudden onset emergencies, ensuring comprehensive.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 2: Humanitarian Monitoring, Analysis, and Advocacy (30% of time)

  • Monitor humanitarian contexts and emerging risks across the Philippines, providing regular updates and analysis to the ACCESS Consortium Coordinator and HDRPU Coordinator to inform preparedness and response decisions.

  • Produce situational reports, incident alerts, fact sheets, briefing notes, and other important and relevant documents for the sharing within the consortium, ECHO, other donor agencies, and humanitarian coordination platforms and groups.

  • Contribute to humanitarian advocacy efforts, ensuring that the voices of affected communities are amplified and that policy and humanitarian discourse are influenced by field realities and evidence.

  • Represent CARE and the ACCESS consortium in relevant national and sub-national humanitarian coordination forums, clusters, and technical working groups.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 3: Emergency Response Operations and Resource Mobilization (15% of time)

  • Oversee the activation and management of CARE’s and the consortium’s emergency response teams during crises, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, efficient deployment, and effective coordination.

  • Ensure that all humanitarian response interventions adhere to international humanitarian standards (e.g., Sphere, CHS), humanitarian principles, and donor requirements (e.g., ECHO).

  • Support the pre-positioning of emergency relief items and the establishment of robust supply chain mechanisms in coordination with Logistics and Procurement teams to ensure readiness for rapid response.

  • Lead the development of emergency appeals concent notes and proposals for.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 4: Field-Level Technical and Operational Support (10% of time)

  • Work closely with the ACCESS field officers to ensure seamless integration of preparedness and response activities at the field level, and provide remote and on-site technical support during emergencies.

  • Collaborate with the Information and Knowledge Management Officer to ensure effective capture and dissemination of response-related data, lessons learned, and knowledge products.

  • Coordinate with the Finance Officer and Program Support Officer to ensure rapid and compliant financial and logistical support during emergency operations.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 5: Capacity Building and Learning (10% of time)

  • Facilitate regular coordination sessions and capacity building for CARE staff and consortium partners to test and improve rapid response capacities, early action protocols, and coordination mechanisms.

  • Work with sectoral and technical leads to implement capacity building and training to ACCESS consortium partners and CARE’s HDRP Unit staff on humanitarian response principles, emergency program management, and specific technical areas (e.g., WASH, Shelter, Food Security in emergencies).

  • Develop and disseminate learning products and best practices from humanitarian responses to inform future programming and contribute to organizational knowledge management.

• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED (5% of time)

  • Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding and Child Protection:

    CARE staff are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement.

    Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

Qualifications (Know How)

Education/Training

• Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Humanitarian Studies, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Desired

  • Post-graduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., Humanitarian Actions, Public Health in Emergencies, Humanitarian Logistics).

  • Professional certifications in humanitarian assistance, emergency management, or specific technical sectors.

Experience/Technical Skills

Job Summary

The Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) Officer systematically maximizes learning from CARE and partners’ contributions and actively facilitates knowledge management across the entire ACCESS project consortium and within CARE’s Humanitarian, Disaster Resilience, and Peacebuilding (HDRP) Unit. This HQ-based role designs and maintains robust IKM processes and tools to effectively capture, organize, share, and utilize valuable programmatic information, lessons learned, and best practices. They ensure knowledge products are stored, accessible, and actively inform current and future programming, fostering continuous improvement and adaptive management across CARE, its partners within the consortium, and the broader HDRP Unit.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 1: IKM System Implementation and Maintenance (30% of time)

  • Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Information and Knowledge Management (IKM) strategy for the ACCESS consortium, ensuring strong alignment with CARE’s global IKM frameworks and the consortium’s overall learning agenda and IKM framework.

  • Design, establish, and manage comprehensive IKM systems, tools, and platforms (e.g., shared drives, online repositories, learning databases) to facilitate efficient storage, retrieval, and dissemination of project documentation, reports, research, and learning products for CARE and the consortium.

  • Develop and standardize Terms of Reference (TORS), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and guidelines for knowledge capture, sharing, and utilization within CARE and.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 2: Knowledge Documentation and Product Development (30% of time)

  • Actively capture, synthesize, and package key knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices from CARE’s implementation of the ACCESS project, including from field operations and partner engagements, and contribute to the synthesis of knowledge from across the ACCESS consortium.

  • Produce high-quality knowledge products such as learning briefs, case studies, thematic papers, policy briefs, and synthesis reports that highlight CARE’s achievements, innovations, and challenges within ACCESS, and support the development of joint consortium learning products.

  • Work closely with the MEAL Specialist to ensure that monitoring data, analysis, and evaluation findings are effectively integrated into knowledge products and disseminated to relevant audiences within CARE and the consortium.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 3: Learning Facilitation and Knowledge Exchange (15% of time)

  • Facilitate and organize regular learning events, workshops, and communities of practice for the ACCESS Consortium, relevant partners, and CARE’s HDRP Unit staff to encourage knowledge exchange, peer learning, and reflection.

  • Promote cross-learning and sharing within CARE Philippines (across different projects and departments) and actively with ACCESS consortium partners to maximize the value of project insights.

  • Disseminate relevant knowledge products and resources to appropriate internal and external audiences, including key consortium stakeholders and the wider humanitarian community.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 4: Quality Assurance of Knowledge Products (10% of time)

  • Provide quality assurance for all knowledge products generated by the ACCESS project and HDRP Unit, ensuring accuracy, clarity, coherence, and adherence to branding and ethical guidelines, and provide support to consortium partners in upholding IKM quality standards.

  • Train and mentor ACCESS project staff, HDRP Unit staff, and key partners on effective knowledge management approaches, tools, and processes, fostering their capacity for documentation, learning, and sharing, with a view towards strengthening consortium-wide IKM capabilities.

  • Collaborate with the Communications and Advocacy Officer to ensure that knowledge products are effectively translated into compelling communication and advocacy materials.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 5: Learning Integration for Program and Strategy (10% of time)

  • Contribute key learning and evidence from ACCESS implementation and HDRP Unit initiatives to new proposal development processes, ensuring future interventions are informed by past successes and challenges, and provide learning insights to consortium-level proposal development.

  • Support the overall programmatic, logistic, and financial management by ensuring knowledge about risks, obstacles, and best practices is captured and shared to enhance donor compliance and operational efficiency for both CARE and consortium operations.

  • Actively participate in the MEAL/IM Working Group and other relevant working groups under the consortium arrangement, providing IKM inputs and facilitating learning integration across all consortium members.

  • Support the Consortium Management Team (CMT) and Project Steering Committee (PSC) by providing summarized critical analysis and information derived from project.

• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED (5% of time)

  • Responsibilities on Safety and Security, Gender and Inclusion and Safeguarding and Child Protection:
  • CARE staff are expected to adhere to Safety & Security responsibilities, emphasizing team and individual accountability to maintain a safe environment. This includes readiness, compliance, and active engagement to mitigate risks through awareness, reporting, and policy enforcement.
  • Gender equality and inclusion are fundamental at CARE, promoting equal rights and challenging discriminatory norms to achieve social justice. We foster an inclusive workplace respecting diverse gender identities, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences through dialogue, training, and diversity initiatives. All CARE staff must uphold ethical standards, following codes of conduct to prevent abuse, including sexual harassment, exploitation, and neglect. Regular monitoring ensures accountability to uphold these principles and support our mission of social justice and poverty alleviation.

Qualifications (Know How)

Education/Training

• Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Library Science, Communications, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Desired

  • Post-graduate degree or specialized certifications in Knowledge Management, Information Systems, or Data Science.

Job Summary:

The Cost Proposal Manager (CPM) Level 1 will report to the Cost Proposal Manager Level 2 (CPM II) of the Institutional Funding & Strategy (IFS) Unit and will directly contribute to the achievement of CARE’s goals to raise funding from the US Government for humanitarian and development assistance.

The CPM will be responsible for developing and submitting cost proposals for humanitarian and development assistance of low to medium complexity, leading key proposal team members/stakeholders across the full business development cycle (capture, live, BAFO). To be successful in this role, the CPM will need to have project management skills along with familiarity with cost and pricing concepts and technical know-how in the preparation of a cost proposal package that is competitive, responsive, and compliant to donor and CARE policies and procedures. The CPM will contribute to initiatives to strengthen systems and processes within the team including instituting best practices/standard operating procedures (SOPs), knowledge management, and capacity building. Relationship building is also critical in this role to ensure strong collaboration across a multi-functional and geographically dispersed group of proposal team members.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

1. Cost and Pricing Lead (75%):

   • Responsible to deliver responsive and competitive cost and pricing applications on USG cooperative agreements and contracts of low to medium complexity.
   • Oversee planning and organization of the cost proposal process, determine roles/responsibilities for budget inputs, identifying key deliverables and effectively set the timeline for submission.
   • Lead on: (a) overall strategy, budgeting, and consolidation of cost applications highlighting issues to consider in decision to pursue the funding, (b) budget justifications, (c) gate reviews, (d) as well as working with Award Management Solutions and other CARE departments as needed to obtain assurance of compliance with donor and CARE requirements including project startup, as well as exception approval for budget gaps and other implementation risks.
   • Review the solicitation requirements, advise proposal team leads on the interpretation of requirements, and recommend, or when necessary lead, responses to meet those requirements.
   • Provide tailored cost/pricing templates for proposals.
   • Conduct budget orientation for HQ Technical Assistance teams, Country Office (CO) teams, and implementing partners to ensure harmonization and consistency of assumptions and cost elements in the proposal budgets.
   • Facilitate budget negotiations between the HQ Technical Assistance team and the CO as well as external partners to ensure that an appropriate level of effort for technical oversight and monitoring are included in the budget.
   • Prepare and/or review budgets and collaborate with the Country Office/Regional Office to ensure CARE costs are fully recovered and all donor requirements and policies are fulfilled.
   • Collaborate with the technical team to ensure the budget is aligned with the technical proposal taking into consideration design, SOWs for CARE and partners, staffing recruitment etc.
   • Prepare and/or review the required certifications.
   • To succeed in this work, the CPM will have critical thinking, effective problem-solving and negotiation skills, as well as understanding of when to escalate issues.

2. Assistance with other ad hoc inputs and deliverables (10%):

   • Provides assistance to other team members in the cost team and or consultants by developing supporting cost schedules, budget narratives, and other key support as may be required.

3. Knowledge Management and Capacity Building (5%):

   • Supports the efforts of the cost team leadership in managing, leading, and organizing knowledge management and capacity building on cost/pricing proposal development and its interface with the overall proposal development cycle.

4. Donor Funding Trends, Compliance, and Competitiveness (5%):

   • Stays abreast of changes in donor regulations and collaborates with cost team and IFS leadership.
   • Supports the cost team leadership in advocating for improvements in USG regulatory environment as well as in CARE processes and cost recovery policies.

Qualifications (Know How):

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field.
• Over 3 years of combined experience and proven skills in budget development, agreements and contracts management, financial analysis and management accounting, project management of cost and pricing proposal development activities.
• Ability to work effectively with others on a team.
• Clear writing and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and budget negotiation skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and extremely time-sensitive environment (can handle pressure).
• Self-starter.
• Ability to understand non-profit accounting.
• Ability to facilitate training and/or workshops and design/develop relevant materials.
• Ability to understand the details without neglecting the bigger picture.
• Familiarity with U.S. Government grant and contract regulations.

Desired:

• Working towards a Master’s Degree in Business or related field.
• Previous work experience with another U.S. PVO, USAID, or a multilateral, multinational organization.
• 3 years experience working on cost and pricing proposals.
• Familiar with programming principles of Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion, Gender transformative programming, Localization, and the Collaborative, Learning, and Adaptability (CLA) approach, etc.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit their CV, cover letter, and any relevant certifications to: 

careers.phl@care.org

Please indicate “COST PROPOSAL MANAGER LEVEL 1” in the subject line. 

“CARE is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, recognizing that our strength comes from the variety of perspectives and backgrounds within our workforce. We actively encourage applications from women, individuals of diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE), and persons with disabilities (PWD). CARE commits to the protection from sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, neglect, physical and emotional abuse of vulnerable adults and children, involving CARE Employees and Related Personnel. CARE has a zero tolerance toward any form of abuse. All employees and associated personnel are expected to uphold these principles and contribute to a respectful and supportive environment. CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we hereby request information from candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment. All CARE’s offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.”

Job Summary

The MEAL Officer, working under the Consortium Manager for the Civil Society, Women, and Youth Promoting a Culture of Peace in Mindanao, Philippines project, will be primarily responsible for leading the formulation and implementation of the project’s MEAL plan. The role will also provide coordination support across other ECHO-funded humanitarian actions in the area implemented by CARE. Internally, the MEAL Officer will collaborate closely with partner field teams in project areas to ensure mutual support, coherence in MEAL strategies, and cross-learning. The Officer will lead logframe-based reporting, MEAL data management, and information sharing, while also supporting field teams in the administration and execution of MEAL activities as needed.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 1: MEAL System Design, Planning, and Tools Development (30%)

  • Lead the design, roll-out, and periodic updating of the project’s MEAL plan, aligned with the project logframe, donor (ECHO) requirements, and CARE standards.

  • Develop and adapt monitoring, reporting, and assessment tools (e.g., baselines, mid-term and end-line surveys, community audit tools, conflict and resilience analysis, gender and protection audits).

  • Establish digital and manual systems to ensure safe, ethical, and reliable data collection, management, and protection, with sensitivity to conflict, culture, and community dynamics.

  • Integrate culturally appropriate and gender-sensitive indicators that reflect peacebuilding outcomes, social cohesion, and inclusivity.

  • Ensure the MEAL system allows for disaggregation by gender, age, ethnicity, disability, and other relevant diversity dimensions.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 2: Monitoring, Evaluation, Quality Assurance, and Accountability (25%)

  • Conduct regular field monitoring visits to assess progress, document good practices, and identify gaps or risks in implementation.

  • Provide quality assurance in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting in line with internal CARE policies, ECHO donor standards, and humanitarian accountability frameworks.

  • Support the design and roll-out of accountability mechanisms, including community feedback and response systems, that are safe, accessible, and culturally sensitive.

  • Provide evidence-based feedback and recommendations to improve project strategies and activities, particularly those involving CSOs, Moro and Lumad youth, and women’s groups.

  • Ensure peacebuilding and conflict-sensitivity principles are integrated into all monitoring and evaluation efforts, minimizing risks of exacerbating tensions.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 3: Reporting, Documentation, and Knowledge Management (25%)

  • Consolidate inputs from consortium partners and produce high-quality monthly, quarterly, interim, and final donor reports.

  • Document community-level peacebuilding experiences, including cultural expressions, narratives, and practices, and ensure they are reflected in knowledge products and advocacy outputs.

  • Develop case studies, success stories, lessons learned, and thematic briefs highlighting contributions of Moro and Lumad youth and women to peacebuilding.

  • Ensure systematic knowledge management, archiving, and sharing of MEAL data and findings within the consortium and with relevant networks.

  • Contribute to CARE’s global and regional learning agendas by sharing contextual evidence on conflict drivers, injustices, and pathways to inclusive peace.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 4: Capacity Strengthening, Learning, and Knowledge Generation (15%)

  • Build the capacity of CSOs, Moro and Lumad youth, and women’s groups to document positive peace narratives, monitor cultural peacebuilding practices, and contextualize peace education in formal and non-formal education systems.

  • Strengthen the MEAL capacity of consortium members, field teams, and local actors through training, mentoring, and on-the-job technical support.

  • Facilitate reflection sessions, after-action reviews, and peer-learning exchanges across communities and consortium partners to generate insights and foster cross-learning.

  • Promote a culture of adaptive learning by ensuring findings from monitoring, evaluation, and research are systematically analyzed, shared, and used to inform program adjustments.

  • Support institutional learning and advocacy by generating evidence that demonstrates the impact of peace and culture initiatives within the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITY 5: Coordination, Partnerships, and Cross-Project Support (10%)

  • Collaborate with partner field teams and other ECHO-funded initiatives (ACCESS, EARTH, etc) to ensure synergies, complementarities, and coherence in MEAL strategies and approaches.

  • Engage with consortium partners, government agencies, and local stakeholders to align MEAL efforts with broader peacebuilding and resilience agendas.

  • Provide MEAL support to cross-project actions addressing humanitarian-development-peace nexus outcomes.

  • Contribute to advocacy and policy dialogue through evidence generation that elevates the voices of CSOs, youth, and women’s groups.

  • Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Consortium Manager.

• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AS ASSIGNED (5% of time)

  • Comply with all relevant CARE Philippines policies and standard procedures (Finance, HR, Admin, Procurement).

  • Promote a strong team environment by contributing ideas, listening to others, and willingly taking on tasks that fall outside this job description as directed by an employee with the appropriate delegation.

  • Work constructively with colleagues in other units and teams to promote the objectives of the organization.

  • Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to gender equality and diversity.

  • Promote a safe and secure work environment; foster a safety and security culture and ensure compliance with CARE Philippines policies and procedures on safety and security, Safeguarding, and Child Protection.

  • Foster positive working relationships with CARE staff and partners.

Qualifications and Know-How

Education and Training

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Peace and Conflict Studies, Monitoring & Evaluation, or other related fields.

Experience and Technical Skills

Required

• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in MEAL, especially within international NGOs or development/humanitarian organizations.

• Proven experience in designing and implementing MEAL systems, tools, and frameworks for peacebuilding, conflict sensitivity, or resilience programs.

• Demonstrated experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting (quantitative and qualitative), especially using digital tools.

• Experience working with donor-funded projects, particularly those funded by ECHO, is a strong advantage.

• Prior work experience in Mindanao, particularly with Moro and Lumad communities, or in other conflict-affected or culturally diverse contexts is preferred.

• Experience coordinating with consortium partners, government bodies, CSOs, and local stakeholders.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:  

Updated CV and Letter of Intent to: 

The People and Culture Manager

Email: careers.phl@care.org

CARE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We recognize that our strength comes from the different perspectives and backgrounds of our staff. We actively encourage applications from women, people of diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE), and persons with disabilities.

CARE is committed to protecting at-risk adults and children from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, as well as from neglect or physical and emotional abuse by any CARE employee or related personnel. CARE has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse. We expect all employees and related personnel to uphold these principles and help create a respectful and supportive environment.

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. As part of this, we will request information from a candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment.

All employment offers from CARE depend on satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By applying, you confirm that you understand these recruitment procedures.

Location: Quezon City, Philippines (with possible travel to field offices)
Contract Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The People & Culture Officer is responsible for the administration and operations of the People & Culture (P&C) Unit, ensuring that HR processes support CARE Philippines’ program goals. This includes recruitment, onboarding, safeguarding, performance management, staff welfare, safety, employee relations, compensation, benefits, talent development, and succession planning.

The role contributes to building a respectful, transparent, and collaborative organizational culture and supports staff motivation and recognition. This position is based in Quezon City and may require travel to field offices.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment, Onboarding, and Safeguarding (35% of time)

• Manage recruitment channels and talent sourcing.
• Conduct initial interviews and coordinate panel interviews.
• Prepare job offers and pre-employment documents.
• Facilitate onboarding, including contracts, benefits, IT setup, and orientation.
• Ensure compliance with CARE’s Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
• Coordinate reference checks and monitor safeguarding implementation.

2. HR Administration: Staff Welfare, Safety, and Employee Relations (30% of time)

• Implement employee engagement and team-building strategies.
• Promote organizational cohesion and culture.
• Coordinate with Safety & Security Manager on staff welfare.
• Assist in handling PSHEA and Code of Conduct issues.
• Manage post-employment processes and maintain personnel files.
• Update employee trackers and ensure equity in treatment.

3. HR Functions: Compensation, Benefits, Talent Development, and Succession Planning (30% of time)

• Administer medical insurance and coordinate benefit reviews.
• Support special employment conditions during emergencies.
• Monitor leave management and ensure compliance with labor standards.
• Guide staff on career development and learning opportunities.
• Ensure staff participation in refresher programs.
• Prepare payslips and annual income tax returns.

4. Safety, Gender, Inclusion, and Safeguarding Responsibilities (5% of time)

• Promote a safe and inclusive work environment.
• Uphold ethical standards and prevent abuse.
• Support diversity initiatives and gender equality.

5. Other Responsibilities as Assigned (5% of time)

• Perform additional tasks to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, or related field.
• Desired: Professional HR certifications.

Experience & Skills

• Required:
  • Minimum 2 years in general HR management, preferably with an INGO.
  • Experience in HR planning, recruitment, grievance handling, and staff welfare.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
• Desired:
  • Experience in disciplinary processes and emergency HR support.

Competencies

• Core: Relationship Building, Inclusion, Dynamic Learning Mindset, Delivering Results, Communication
• Leadership: Strategic Leadership & Execution, People Leadership
• Functional: HR General Know-how, Employee Relations, Recruitment (All at Level 2 – Capable)

Reporting Structure

• Supervisor: People & Culture Manager
• Peers: Program Support Manager, Safety & Security Manager, Finance Officer

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:  

Updated CV and Letter of Intent to: 

The People and Culture Manager

Email: careers.phl@care.org

CARE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We recognize that our strength comes from the different perspectives and backgrounds of our staff. We actively encourage applications from women, people of diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE), and persons with disabilities.

CARE is committed to protecting at-risk adults and children from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, as well as from neglect or physical and emotional abuse by any CARE employee or related personnel. CARE has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse. We expect all employees and related personnel to uphold these principles and help create a respectful and supportive environment.

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. As part of this, we will request information from a candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment.

All employment offers from CARE depend on satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By applying, you confirm that you understand these recruitment procedures.

About CARE Philippines & PINGON

CARE Philippines is a leading humanitarian organization committed to inclusive, locally led emergency response. We host the Philippine Inclusive NGO Network (PINGON), a platform that strengthens coordination among humanitarian actors across the country.

We are seeking a technically skilled and collaborative Information Management Specialist to lead data collection, analysis, and visualization efforts that support humanitarian coordination, advocacy, and preparedness.

Position Summary:

The PINGON Information Management (IM) Specialist is responsible for supporting the Philippine Inclusive NGO Network (PINGON) by leading the collection, analysis, visualization, and dissemination of humanitarian data and coordination products.

Reporting to the PINGON Manager for Humanitariaan Coordination and working in close collaboration with the PINGON Secretariat, the IM Specialist plays a vital role in strengthening network-wide information management systems—enabling timely, data-informed coordination, advocacy, and preparedness efforts.

Key Responsibilities

1. Humanitarian Data Collection and Management
• Lead the design, dissemination, and collection of 5W matrices and other emergency data inputs from PINGON members.
• Maintain and regularly update databases that map partner presence, sectoral reach, geographic coverage, and service gaps.
• Support the network in rapid data collection during emergencies, including displacement tracking, damage reports, and initial assessments.

2. Analysis and Visualization
• Analyze incoming data to identify trends, coverage gaps, and areas requiring escalation or coordination.
• Produce situation reports, dashboards, and thematic maps to support joint decision making
and response planning.
• Ensure data is disaggregated by gender, age, and vulnerability where applicable.

3. Information Product Development and Dissemination

• Prepare timely and accurate humanitarian information products, including situation
updates, alerts, infographics, and reports.
• Support the Humanitarian Coordinator in the dissemination of these products to key stakeholders (e.g., OCHA, OCD, clusters, donors).
• Collaborate with the PINGON Secretariat and the Advocacy Working Group to ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and alignment with network priorities.
• Provide data inputs, visual aids, and infographics to support the development of joint advocacy materials such as policy briefs or statements, in collaboration with the Humanitarian Coordinator and PINGON Secretariat.

4. Systems Strengthening and Capacity Building
• Support the development and maintenance of shared platforms (e.g., online dashboards, data-sharing repositories).
• Provide technical assistance to PINGON members in data collection tools, templates, and ethical information management practices.

5. Coordination and Interoperability

• Liaise with IM counterparts from OCHA, OCD, and other coordination platforms to align data standards and reporting formats.
• Participate in inter-agency information management meetings when delegated by the
PINGON Humanitarian Coordinator.
• Contribute to joint assessments and data harmonization efforts across networks.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning

• Support the tracking of key performance indicators for PINGON activities related to coordination, response, preparedness, and anticipatory action.
• Document lessons learned in information flow, data gaps, and coordination efficiency after major events.
• Support the analysis and reporting of member feedback from coordination perception surveys and ensure these are reflected in MEL outputs and after-action reviews.
• Support the PINGON Humanitarian Coordinator in preparing donor reports that include
data analytics and visual insights.

Candidate Profile
You are a technically skilled and collaborative information management professional who is
passionate about data-driven humanitarian action and inclusive coordination. You bring:

Experience:
• At least 3 years of experience in information management, humanitarian data systems,
or emergency coordination support.
• Previous experience working in complex humanitarian settings, preferably within NGO
networks, clusters, or coordination bodies.

Skills:
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and data analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Competence in GIS or mapping platforms (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS) is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical, visualization, and report-writing skills.
• Familiarity with tools like Kobo, ODK, and data-sharing protocols.

Knowledge:
• Understanding of humanitarian coordination structures, including OCHA, OCD, clusters, and INGO platforms.
• Knowledge of data protection, data ethics, and responsible data management in crisis contexts.

Languages:
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Filipino is required.

Supervision and Reporting Arrangement
• The IM Specialist reports directly to the PINGON Humanitarian Coordinator and works
closely with the PINGON Secretariat.
• The position holder will participate in HCWG meetings, coordination discussions, and
represent the network in technical IM forums as delegated.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:  

Updated CV and Letter of Intent to: 

The People and Culture Manager

Email: careers.phl@care.org

CARE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We recognize that our strength comes from the different perspectives and backgrounds of our staff. We actively encourage applications from women, people of diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE), and persons with disabilities.

CARE is committed to protecting at-risk adults and children from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, as well as from neglect or physical and emotional abuse by any CARE employee or related personnel. CARE has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse. We expect all employees and related personnel to uphold these principles and help create a respectful and supportive environment.

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. As part of this, we will request information from a candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment.

All employment offers from CARE depend on satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By applying, you confirm that you understand these recruitment procedures.

About CARE Philippines & PINGON

CARE Philippines is a leading humanitarian organization committed to fighting global poverty and delivering life-saving aid in emergencies. We host the Philippine Inclusive NGO Network (PINGON), a platform that champions inclusive, coordinated, and locally led humanitarian action.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager for Humanitarian Coordination to lead and strengthen PINGON’s coordination efforts, ensuring effective collaboration among humanitarian actors across the country.

Position Summary:

The PINGON Manager for Humanitarian Coordination plays a central role in strengthening the
Philippine Inclusive NGO Network (PINGON) as a platform for inclusive, coordinated, and locally led humanitarian action.

Hosted by CARE Philippines, the Manager provides operational support to the PINGON Humanitarian Coordination Working Group (HCWG), leads emergency coordination and information management, supervises the PINGON IM Specialist, and ensures effective engagement with national and international humanitarian mechanisms as required.

The Manager also supports the Advocacy Working Group in consolidating data and insights to inform joint advocacy products and messages. The role is embedded within PINGON’s governance structure and works under the strategic direction of the Convenor and Co-Convenor / Executive Committee.

Key Responsibilities

1. Humanitarian Coordination
• Facilitate and document regular HCWG meetings and help ensure members are aligned on emerging humanitarian issues and response priorities.
• Support simple feedback mechanisms (e.g., short surveys, informal reflections) to gather inputs from members on coordination effectiveness and areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with government agencies, UN bodies, and other humanitarian actors to share updates and promote joint action, as delegated by the Convenor/Co-convenor or Executive Committee.

2. Information Sharing, Internal Coordination, and Liaison
• Disseminate key information, updates, and assessments to members in a timely and accessible manner.
• Promote knowledge-sharing on operational, programmatic, and administrative challenges across the network.
• Support collaboration between INGOs, national NGOs, and local partners to enhance response planning and execution.
• Serve as the operational liaison to OCHA and engage with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and other relevant agencies to promote joint planning and inclusive response.
• Support the visibility and credibility of PINGON in national, regional, and global coordination platforms.

3. Emergency Information Management
• Oversee and support the IM Specialist in leading the 5W process and ensure coordination insights inform decision-making during emergencies/crises.
• Coordinate the preparation of joint situation reports and humanitarian updates.
• Liaise with OCHA, OCD, and IM counterparts within the network to align information products with national and global standards.
• Support rapid needs assessments, monitor coordination activities, and ensure timely sharing of critical updates with the HCWG and broader PINGON membership, as relevant.
• Supervise the PINGON IM Specialist, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and coordination support.

4. Emergency Preparedness
• Help compile and update basic contingency planning data (e.g., focal points, coverage areas, priority hazards).
• Guide and supervise the IM Specialist in delivering timely, accurate, and relevant coordination products, maintaining updated records of member capabilities, local partners, geographic reach, and available resources (e.g., pre-positioned supplies, deployment readiness).

5. Advocacy Support
• Provide field-based insights and data inputs to the PINGON Advocacy Working Group.
• Contribute highlights or case examples for use in joint policy briefs or statements.
• Support visibility and advocacy efforts in coordination platforms, when delegated.

6. Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Reporting
• Monitor the activities of the HCWG and ensure alignment with agreed deliverables and network-wide priorities.
• Facilitate joint after-action reviews and learning sessions after emergency responses.
• Provide timely, high-quality narrative and analytical reporting to PINGON, donors, and
other stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

You are an experienced humanitarian professional with a passion for coordination and fostering collaboration in complex and challenging environments.

You bring:
Experience:
• At least 5 years of experience with INGOs, international organizations, or donor
agencies in complex emergencies.
• Proven success in inter-NGO coordination, humanitarian advocacy, and program
delivery in conflict-affected areas.

Skills:
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare proposals, budgets, and reports for diverse
stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on delegation,
accountability, and collaboration.

Knowledge:
• Solid understanding of the humanitarian architecture, including the UN system,
Clusters, and government coordination mechanisms.
• Strong understanding and commitment to humanitarian principles and international
humanitarian law.

Languages:
• Fluency in both written and spoken Filipino and English is mandatory.

Contracting and Management Arrangement:

• The position is contracted and managed administratively by CARE Philippines under its
HR policies.
• Day-to-day coordination is done in close liaison with the PINGON Secretariat,
with strategic direction provided by the Convenor and Co-Convenor / Executive
Committee.
• The role is dedicated to PINGON’s network-wide goals and is not tied to any single
project or organization(s).

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:  

Updated CV and Letter of Intent to: 

The People and Culture Manager

Email: careers.phl@care.org

CARE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We recognize that our strength comes from the different perspectives and backgrounds of our staff. We actively encourage applications from women, people of diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE), and persons with disabilities.

CARE is committed to protecting at-risk adults and children from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, as well as from neglect or physical and emotional abuse by any CARE employee or related personnel. CARE has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse. We expect all employees and related personnel to uphold these principles and help create a respectful and supportive environment.

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. As part of this, we will request information from a candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment.

All employment offers from CARE depend on satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By applying, you confirm that you understand these recruitment procedures.

About CARE Philippines

CARE Philippines is committed to delivering high-quality humanitarian and development programming that promotes social justice, gender equality, and resilience. As part of our Program Development, Quality, and Learning (PDQL) Team, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Development and Partnerships Coordinator to lead project design, learning, and partnership engagement across our programming portfolio.

Position Summary

The Coordinator will ensure CARE’s Program Quality standards—particularly Driver 4: Partnership and Driver 8: Adapting and Learning—are fully integrated into program design, implementation, and evaluation. This role supports proposal development, learning documentation, and strategic partnerships with NGOs, government, and private sector actors. The position also contributes to emergency response efforts and requires up to 50% field travel.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate Project Design and Development (50% of time)

• Lead the development of concept notes and proposals for emergency and development funding.
• Coordinate design meetings, contribute to key elements, and finalize proposal packages ensuring compliance with CARE and donor standards.
• Track and report on submitted proposals, maintain the funding pipeline, and update donor records via FORT.
• Maintain a repository of updated CARE Philippines documents to support funding applications.
• Facilitate design/proposal development reviews to generate learning and improve processes.

2. Project Learning and Adaptation (25% of time)

• Provide technical support in PQ screening and document learning and innovation insights.
• Develop learning agendas and briefs in coordination with program teams.
• Track applied learning and adaptations in project design and implementation; report via COMFORT and PIIRS.
• Facilitate reflection/sensemaking meetings to foster cross-learning and strengthen knowledge management.

3. Partnership Coordination (20% of time)

• Ensure compliance with CARE’s Partner Selection Policy during project development.
• Conduct partner assessments using CARE tools (e.g., due diligence checklists, interviews).
• Convene the Partnership Committee and manage scoring/documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation of selected partners.
• Support reassessments of existing partners and maintain an up-to-date partner database.
• Provide quarterly or ad hoc updates on partner engagement and flag legal/reputational risks.

4. Other Responsibilities within CARE Philippines (5% of time)

• Uphold CARE’s Safety & Security policies and promote a safe work environment.
• Support initiatives advancing women and girls and uphold safeguarding and child protection standards.

Other Responsibilities as Assigned (5% of time)

• Perform additional tasks as delegated to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in international development, social sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Desired: Master’s degree and advanced training in data management or presentation.

Experience & Skills

• Required:
  • At least 5 years in development/humanitarian programming, with 3 years in proposal development.
  • Experience in knowledge management, learning systems, and partnership engagement.
  • Strong facilitation, writing, and coordination skills.
  • Fluency in English and Filipino; other Philippine languages an advantage.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools.
• Desired:
  • Experience with multi-stakeholder design processes and institutional donor submissions (EU, ECHO, USG, UN, ADB, World Bank).
  • Experience in partner due diligence and vetting.

Competencies

• Core: Relationship Building, Inclusion, Dynamic Learning Mindset, Delivering Results, Communication
• Leadership: Strategic Leadership & Execution, People Leadership
• Functional: Facilitation, Planning & Organizing, Resource Mobilization

Reporting Structure

• Supervisor: PDQL Coordinator
• Peers: MEAL Specialist, AWG & SP Specialist
• Direct Reports: None

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following documents:  

Updated CV and Letter of Intent to: 

The People and Culture Manager

Email: careers.phl@care.org

CARE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We recognize that our strength comes from the different perspectives and backgrounds of our staff. We actively encourage applications from women, people of diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE), and persons with disabilities.

CARE is committed to protecting at-risk adults and children from sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse, as well as from neglect or physical and emotional abuse by any CARE employee or related personnel. CARE has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of abuse. We expect all employees and related personnel to uphold these principles and help create a respectful and supportive environment.

CARE participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. As part of this, we will request information from a candidate’s previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the candidate left employment.

All employment offers from CARE depend on satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. By applying, you confirm that you understand these recruitment procedures.

Location: The consultant will work remotely but will be required to attend onsite events with potential for field travel to cover project activities.

This five-month consultancy (September 2025 – January 2026) will assess how our disaster risk financing (DRF) system supports local organizations in preparing for and implementing timely, life-saving anticipatory actions ahead of cyclones.

The study will focus on consortia in Cagayan, Eastern Samar, and Surigao del Norte. The findings will be used to improve future preparedness funding and strengthen advocacy for anticipatory action in the humanitarian sector.

Key Deliverables Include:

• An inception report refining the research scope and methodology.

• Leadership of qualitative and quantitative data collection with Start Network members, partners, and community representatives.

• Facilitation of a sensemaking workshop to validate findings and co-develop recommendations.

• A final, comprehensive case study report (not to exceed 30 pages) with actionable recommendations.

Consultant Qualifications:

• At least five (5) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation methods and approaches, including M&E system design, research, and report writing.

• Relevant experience in disaster risk reduction, humanitarian, or development studies.

• Excellent communication and workshop facilitation skills.

• Proven ability to manage time and work to tight deadlines.

• Experience engaging with communities in the areas of work of Start Network is required.

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

To Apply: Interested parties should submit a proposal (maximum 8 pages) that includes their approach, methodology, project plan, budget, and a 1-page CV. For the full submission requirements, please see the complete Terms of Reference.

Please send your proposal to:

Kristina Angeli Lopez kristinaangeli.lopez@care.org

cc: Lia Anne Gonzalo

Lia.gonzalo@care.org

Deadline for Submission: September 12, 2025, 11:59 PM Philippine Time.

Project: Design and layout of Start Network’s multiple cyclones learning paper

Hiring Organization: Start Network (contracting through CARE Philippines)

Location: Remote

Assignment Duration: 40 days