Specialist II Online Protection

Childfund Work Location Pasig City, Manila, Philippines

Childfund Division Global Impact

ChildFund Department Country Management

Job Details

Position title: Online Protection Specialist for SwipeSafe Project Location: ChildFund Philippines, Country Office, Ortigas

ChildFund office: ChildFund Philippines Foundation, Inc. Manager/Supervisor title: Program and Sponsorship Director

Position type: Full-time / fixed term Work environment: On-site

About ChildFund

ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.

ChildFund’s Values

ChildFund values a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible environment where everyone is welcomed and celebrated equally. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.

ChildFund’s Commitment

ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including a criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

Job Summary

The Online Protection Specialist will lead initiatives that safeguard children and youth from online abuse, exploitation, and digital threats. This role is central to the organization’s commitment to child protection in the digital age, ensuring that children’s rights are upheld in both physical and virtual environments. The postholder will design, implement, and monitor programs focused on online safety, digital literacy, and child safeguarding in cyberspace.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development and Implementation

• Design and lead child-centered online protection programs, including digital safety education, awareness campaigns, and community-based interventions.
• Develop training modules and tools for children, caregivers, educators, and partners on online safety and responsible digital citizenship.
• Integrate online protection strategies into broader child protection and education programs.
  
  

• Provide technical guidance to field teams, partners, and stakeholders on online child protection issues.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops for staff, community leaders, and youth groups.
• Stay updated on emerging online risks and trends affecting children and youth.
  
  

• Collaborate with government agencies, schools, tech platforms, and civil society organizations to promote child-safe digital environments.
• Represent ChildFund in relevant networks, coalitions, and policy dialogues on online child protection.
• Support advocacy efforts for stronger laws, policies, and systems to protect children online.
  
  

• Manage the implementation of the Swipe Safe Project
• Prepare and submit timely and quality grant reports
• Prepare accurate project variance and modification reports
• Organize/coordinate donor visits and project-related learning events
  
  

• Develop and apply monitoring tools to assess the effectiveness of online protection initiatives.
• Document case studies, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Contribute to donor reports and organizational learning processes.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in child Protection, Information Technology, Psychology, Social Work, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in child protection, digital safety, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of online risks to children, including cyberbullying, online grooming, exploitation, and digital privacy issues.
• Experience in training facilitation, curriculum development, and community engagement.
• Experience in local and national level policy advocacy.
• Familiarity with Philippine child protection laws and international frameworks
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Filipino; knowledge of local dialects is an advantage.
  
  

• Teamwork: The ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: Demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results Orientation: Gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision Making: Uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
• Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.
  
  

• Child-Centered and Rights-Based Approach
• Demonstrated experience in project cycle management
• Digital Literacy and Cyber Safety Awareness
• Strategic Thinking and Innovation
• Having a growth mindset
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Partnership and Network Building
• Ethical Conduct and Safeguarding
• Must be able to travel to the project site, where applicable