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Description

This role will be part of Hiring for setting up a PMU for CITIIS 2.0 under Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha.

The requirements are as below:
•    Bachelor degree in Gender Studies, Sociology, Social Work, Development Studies, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or related disciplines from a recognized institution
•    Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in gender mainstreaming, social inclusion, and community development, preferably in the urban development or climate resilience sectors.
•    Experience in working with government programmes, multilateral projects, or development agencies focused on gender equality, social justice, or climate action.
•    Proven experience in developing gender action plans, gender audits, or GESI frameworks in urban or environmental projects project.
•    Strong understanding of national and state-level gender policies, urban missions (e.g., Smart Cities, CITIIS, etc.)

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

The Program Portfolio Manager (PPM)—Inclusive and Gender‑Transformative Health provides strategic leadership and technical oversight in the design and delivery of a countrywide portfolio covering Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Nutrition, and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH).

 

The role ensures that programs are high‑quality, evidence‑based, and aligned with Plan International Pilipinas’ country strategy while strengthening coordination across the country office, program areas, and project teams. The PPM leads a multifunctional team, manages key partnerships, supports resource mobilization, and contributes to emergency response efforts, ensuring that inclusive and gender‑transformative approaches are embedded across all initiatives.

 

As a senior member of the organization, the PPM actively advances collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners, including government agencies, donors, alliances, local government units, civil society organizations, and community partners.

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