The Organisation
Plan International Pilipinas is a girl-centered community-focused non-government organization, serving the Philippines for the last 64 years.
We are a newly locally registered Foundation, connected to 80+ Plan International offices worldwide.
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.
We have 30,000 sponsored children and 2.5 million program participants, co-creating lasting impact especially for girls.
About the Role
We are looking for a Digital Transformation Manager to lead and drive our country office’s digital agenda across programs, business support, and resource mobilization functions.
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.
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.
What You’ll Do
- Lead Digital Strategy What We’re Looking For Why Join Us? Location: Country Office, with fieldwork as needed Type of Role: Fixed-term (until June 2027) Reports to: Business Support Director Flexible working arrangements Competitive compensation package (local T&C) Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. 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. 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. We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion. 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. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. 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. Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.
- Develop and implement the Digital Transformation Strategy and Action Plan
- Ensure alignment across programmatic, operational, and resource mobilization functions
- Drive Innovation
- Plan, implement, and evaluate digital initiatives that support programs and partners
- Promote a culture of innovation across the organization
- Strengthen Partnerships
- Build and manage partnerships with private sector, government, and tech experts
- Identify and integrate relevant digital solutions into programs and systems
- Enhance Resource Mobilization
- Develop and implement Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategies
- Support lead generation and donor engagement through digital tools
- Contribute to Global Innovation Goals
- Support strategic pillars including girl-centered innovation, scaling, and transformative innovation
- Preferably with a Master’s degree and 5–7 years of experience in the development sector (or equivalent experience)
- Strong expertise in digital transformation, innovation, or technology-driven programs
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Experience working with diverse partners (NGOs, private sector, government)
- Background in a similar role in the development sector is highly desirable
- Willingness to travel to field areas
- Filipino national based in the Philippines
- Be part of a mission-driven organization creating lasting impact for children and girls
- Lead meaningful digital transformation initiatives at the national level
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders across sectors
- Contribute to innovative, future-focused development work
