Careers

CFSI is an international humanitarian organization based in the Philippines promoting peace and social development in the most vulnerable populations of Asia and the Pacific region. Since 1981, we are protecting and promoting human security—specifically the lives, well-being, and dignity of people uprooted by persecution, armed conflict, disaster, and other difficult circumstances.

Join us in rebuilding the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals. You will be a part of a diverse team committed to human rights and humanitarian principles while having the chance to step up your humanitarian career as we provide support for higher education.

Career Opportunities

Education Officer 1

Duty Station: CFSI Field Office in Marawi City

Deadline of Applications: 31 October 2026

CFSI is a humanitarian organization committed to peace and social development, with an interest in the psychosocial dimension. Its mission is to protect and promote human security—specifically the lives, well-being, and dignity of people uprooted by persecution, armed conflict, disaster, and other exceptionally difficult circumstances. Established in 1981 and based in the Philippines, CFSI works domestically and internationally. For more information, visit www.cfsi.ph.

Now entering a new period of growth and development, CFSI seeks qualified, experienced applicants with diverse backgrounds for the following post under Child Protection Capacity Project (CPCP), based at Field Office in Marawi City.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Education Officer 1 will be critical for providing overall technical and operational coordination, monitoring implementation across target schools, and actively liaising with Schools Division Offices, schools, local educational authorities, and LGUs.
S/he will support child-centered peacebuilding, school safety, and child protection interventions
S/he will lead the planning, execution, and field monitoring of project deliverables.
The Education Officer 1 will drive the core project outputs, which will include: (1) Empowering youth: S/he will empower children, adolescents, and youth through peacebuilding training, youth-led initiatives, and Parent-Teacher-Community Dialogues. (2) Strengthening protection systems: S/he will strengthen child protection systems, establish Child Protection and Peacebuilding Corners in target schools, and build the capacity of Child Protection Committees.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree (preferably a master’s degree) in Education, Communication, Environmental Studies, or a related field, complemented by 3 to 5 years of professional experience in education program development, curriculum design, teacher training, or school-based protection and peacebuilding initiatives.
S/he must demonstrate a strong background in school-based child protection mechanisms, safe learning environments, and multi-stakeholder facilitation, with a proven ability to liaise effectively with high-level institutional partners like the MBHTE, Schools Division Offices, and LGU officials in Lanao del Sur, as well as community members, teachers, and youth groups.
Direct experience supervising field staff and a background in designing multimedia educational campaigns will be highly advantageous.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

An excellent communicator in English (with local language skills preferred).
S/he must bring a deep commitment to child rights, child participation, gender equality, and humanitarian principles.
S/he is creative, innovative, and proactive problem-solver who can work independently and cooperatively within a team while seamlessly adapting strategies to local contexts.
Finally, a rigorous and proactive approach to professional responsibilities and a demonstrated capacity to guide local field workers toward successful community mobilization are essential for this role.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Interested applicants should send the following documents to hrd@cfsi.ph with the subject line: CFSI Screening Committee – Education Officer 1:

Expression of interest in employment with CFSI in the form of a letter addressed to the Screening Committee;
Updated curriculum vitae, and
Names and contact details of three references.

The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026. The Screening Committee will contact only shortlisted candidates.

CFSI highly values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes into the Organization those who are committed to human rights, subscribe to humanitarian principles, and meet the requirements of specific posts. Committed to being a learning organization, CFSI invests in further developing its human resources, including contributions toward higher education.

CFSI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. CFSI has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse of vulnerable adults and children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous background and reference checks.

CFSI also provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

Education Officer 2

Duty Station: CFSI Field Office in Marawi City

Deadline of Applications: 31 October 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Education Officer 2 will be critical for providing overall technical and operational coordination, monitoring implementation across target schools, and actively liaising with Schools Division Offices, schools, local educational authorities, and LGUs.
S/he will support child-centered peacebuilding, school safety, and child protection interventions.
The Education Officer 2 will lead the planning, execution, and field monitoring of project deliverables.
The Education Officer 2 will drive the primary education deliverables, which will include: (1) Improving Foundational Skills: S/he will improve foundational learning skills (literacy and numeracy) through TaRL (Teaching at the Right Level) tutorials. (2) Distributing Resources: S/he will oversee learning material distribution across target environments. (3) Enhancing School Plans: S/he will lead School Improvement Plan (SIP) enhancements to integrate initiative objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate must possess at least a bachelor’s degree (preferably a master’s degree) in Education, Communication, Environmental Studies, or a related field, combined with at least 5 years of professional experience in education program development, curriculum design, or teacher training.
Must demonstrate strong expertise in training methodologies, instructional design, and educational tools, alongside familiarity with School Improvement Plan (SIP) processes and foundational literacy approaches like TaRL/ARAL.
Valuable assets for this role include direct experience working with the MBHTE, LGUs in Lanao del Sur, or school-based programs, as well as a background in designing and implementing multimedia educational and communication campaigns.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

An excellent communicator in English (with local language skills considered a major asset), you must bring a deep commitment to child-centered approaches, humanitarian standards, gender equality, and inclusive peacebuilding.
S/he is creative, innovative, and proactive problem-solver who can work independently and cooperatively within a team while seamlessly adapting strategies to local contexts.
Finally, a rigorous approach to professional responsibilities and a solid understanding of child protection referral mechanisms and youth training methodologies are essential to succeed in this position.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Interested applicants should send the following documents to hrd@cfsi.ph with the subject line: CFSI Screening Committee – Education Officer 2:

Expression of interest in employment with CFSI in the form of a letter addressed to the Screening Committee;
Updated curriculum vitae, and
Names and contact details of three references.

The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026. The Screening Committee will contact only shortlisted candidates.

CFSI also provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

Community Mobilizers

Duty Station: CFSI Field Office in Marawi City

Deadline of Applications: 31 October 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Community Mobilizer will provide essential logistical, operational, and community engagement support to ensure the successful implementation of the Project.
S/he will work closely with the Education Officer, s/he will facilitate community-based child protection activities, promote safe learning environments, and support access to essential services.
The Community Mobilizer will play a vital role in building local trust and ensuring active, sustained community participation throughout the lifecycle of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This role requires a foundational educational background and specialized field experience focused on community development and child protection.
S/he must have completed at least secondary education, though holding a Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or community development is highly advantageous.
Additionally, applicants need a minimum of two years of practical experience managing operations or logistics in the field.
A strong familiarity with safe learning environments, social protection frameworks, and community programming within the BARMM and its surrounding regions is also essential for success.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

The position also demands a well-rounded set of professional skills, interpersonal capabilities, and adaptive work habits.
S/he must possess strong organizational and multitasking abilities, alongside a basic proficiency in English and local languages to communicate effectively.
Because the role involves continuous community engagement, individuals must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to connect with diverse groups.
Finally, the ideal candidate maintains a proactive approach to problem-solving and can seamlessly shift between working independently and collaboratively within a team.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Interested applicants should send the following documents to hrd@cfsi.ph with the subject line: CFSI Screening Committee – Community Mobilizer:

Expression of interest in employment with CFSI in the form of a letter addressed to the Screening Committee;
Updated curriculum vitae, and
Names and contact details of three references.

The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026. The Screening Committee will contact only shortlisted candidates.

CFSI also provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

Team Lead

Duty Station: CFSI Operations in Region 8

Deadline of Applications: 27 October 2026

CFSI seeks qualified, experienced applicants with diverse backgrounds for the following posts for operations in Region VIII (Eastern Visayas).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Team Lead will lead the implementation of the project at the regional level, including coordination and management of data collection activities.
S/he will ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with the highest professional standards and completed in a timely manner.
S/he will establish good working relationships, both internally and externally, and enable collaborative efforts between partners including, but not limited to donors, local government units and survey respondents, and other key stakeholders.
S/he will address challenges and resolve issues in a timely manner.
The Team Lead will supervise the planning, execution, and monitoring of the project, including the formulation of project strategies and tactics, the development of measurable and realistic work plans, and the submission of weekly and completion reports.
S/he will actively promote and participate in partner meetings/coordination activities and processes that will ensure timely project implementation.
S/he will regularly monitor the conduct of data collection and cleaning and evaluate project implementation vis-a-vis intended deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, public administration, education, or related field, preferably with a master’s degree in a relevant profession.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible, related experience, ideally in project management and working with a diverse group of people.
S/he must have demonstrated an important level of analytical skills.
Work experience in conflict-affected areas, a strong background in child protection, and capacity-building of multidisciplinary teams are an advantage.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

Strong interpersonal communication (oral and written) skills.
An elevated level of leadership and analytical skills.
A proactive and rigorous approach to problem-solving and professional responsibilities.
Can work independently and as a team member in a cross-cultural, international setting; and prior working experience in foreign-funded projects and/ in conflict-affected areas is an advantage.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Interested applicants should send the following documents to hrd@cfsi.ph with the subject line: CFSI Screening Committee – Team Lead:

Expression of interest in employment with CFSI in the form of a letter addressed to the Screening Committee;
Updated curriculum vitae, and
Names and contact details of three references.

The deadline for applications is 27 October 2026. The Screening Committee will contact only shortlisted candidates.

CFSI also provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

Community Organizer

Duty Station: CFSI Operations in Region 8

Deadline of Applications: 27 October 2026

CFSI seeks qualified, experienced applicants with diverse backgrounds for the following posts for operations in Region VIII (Eastern Visayas).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Community Organizer will ensure courtesy calls, coordination activities and other project activities in his/her area of the assignment are conducted in a timely and effective manner.
S/he will work closely with the project team and other stakeholders, including local government partners and community leaders.
S/he will employ cultural sensitivities and provide guidance to enumerators.
S/he will ensure data confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail in data checking and processing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least a bachelor’s degree, and preferably a master’s, in Social Work, Community Development, Economics, Psychology, Nursing, Public Administration, or a related field. Ideally licensed in the respective field.
Minimum three (3) years of experience in community organizing/development including, preferably, work with diverse groups of people in areas devastated by armed conflict and/or disaster.
Strong analytical and relationship-building skills. Good verbal and written proficiency in English are required, ideally complementing fluency in Tagalog and Visayan dialects.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

Previous experience in emergency response, and knowledge of the socio-political dynamics in the Visayas, preferably in Region VIII.
An initiative-taking and rigorous approach to problem-solving and professional responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team.
Proficient with personal computers and appropriate software.
Willing to travel extensively in remote areas.
Willing to work beyond the normal work hours, to deliver own work expectations.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Interested applicants should send the following documents to hrd@cfsi.ph with the subject line: CFSI Screening Committee – Community Organizer:

Expression of interest in employment with CFSI in the form of a letter addressed to the Screening Committee;
Updated curriculum vitae, and
Names and contact details of three references.

The deadline for applications is 27 October 2026. The Screening Committee will contact only shortlisted candidates.

CFSI also provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

Enumerators

Duty Station: CFSI Operations in Region 8

Deadline of Applications: 27 October 2026

CFSI seeks qualified, experienced applicants with diverse backgrounds for the following posts for operations in Region VIII (Eastern Visayas).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enumerators will be engaged and dispatched in the target areas to implement the survey activities using digital tools to capture the profiles of the target respondents.
S/he will assist in the social preparation activities, such as courtesy call and project orientation with local stakeholders at the municipal and barangay level; conduct data collection using digital tools; and conduct observation on the data collection process and recommend useful methodologies to effectively implement the activity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least a bachelor’s degree in education, Social Work, Community Development, Public Administration or any related field. Experience in data gathering activity.
Knowledge about external CFSI environment and political dynamics in Visayas.
With very good communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Flexible in all tasks given to him/her.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:

Interested applicants should send the following documents to hrd@cfsi.ph with the subject line: CFSI Screening Committee – Enumerator:

Expression of interest in employment with CFSI in the form of a letter addressed to the Screening Committee;
Updated curriculum vitae, and
Names and contact details of three references.

The deadline for applications is 27 October 2026. The Screening Committee will contact only shortlisted candidates.

CFSI also provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

Submission of Applications

Interested applicants should send their application to hrd@cfsi.ph with the subject line CFSI Screening Committee-(Position Title). Example: CFSI Screening Committee-Volunteer. The Screening Committee will only contact short-listed candidates. In your submission, include the following documents:

Letter of interest addressed to the “Screening Committee”
Updated curriculum vitae
Names and contact details of three professional references

CFSI highly values diversity, is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes into the Organization those who are committed to human rights, subscribe to humanitarian principles, and meet the requirements of specific posts. Employment is offered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, (dis)ability, sexual orientation, or marital status. Committed to being a learning organization, CFSI invests in the further development of its human resources, including contributions towards higher education.

CFSI is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work, including sexual exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct. CFSI has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Rigorous background and reference checks are undertaken for all short-listed candidates.