The Organization
Through its work in 75 developing countries in Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan International seeks to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized, with high-quality programs that deliver lasting benefits by increasing their income, working in partnership with others and operating effectively, especially in humanitarian response contexts.
Plan International promotes children’s rights and is committed to protecting children and promoting gender equality. Therefore, it takes the necessary steps to ensure that its interventions and the actions of its staff are in accordance with this policy. Furthermore, we respect the principle of equal opportunities and non-discrimination against individuals based on race, color, gender, age, origin, language, disability, sexual orientation, religious and/or political beliefs, marital status, or pregnancy.
Purpose:
To support the operational implementation in the field of the project for targeting, setting up, and delivering food assistance, by carrying out beneficiary registration, community organization, logistical support, and field monitoring to ensure efficient and orderly distribution. The Community Facilitator will promote community development processes focused on the rights of children and youth and the Triple Nexus, by strengthening active citizenship, developing advocacy strategies with decision-makers to ensure the exercise of rights, with special emphasis on girls and young women, efficiently managing institutional approaches and policies that impact the lives of children and youth, and complying with corporate standards related to their role.
General responsibilities
– Validate beneficiary lists and register beneficiaries in the communities.
– Administer surveys, forms, or data collection tools for targeting.
– Verify information on beneficiary households according to project criteria.
– Support the organization and logistics of food assistance distribution points.
– Coordinate with community leaders to convene beneficiaries.
– Provide guidance to beneficiaries on delivery processes and requirements.
– Support the control of attendance lists and verification during food distribution.
– Report incidents, needs, or irregularities observed in the field.
– Gather information for project monitoring and follow-up.
– Support community awareness activities related to the project.
PROBLEM SOLVING:
Ability to identify and respond promptly to situations that may affect the implementation of activities in the communities. This includes detecting inconsistencies in beneficiary records, resolving difficulties during the organization of food deliveries, coordinating with community leaders in the event of unforeseen circumstances, and proposing practical actions that allow the project activities to continue efficiently, ensuring that food assistance reaches the beneficiary population effectively.
Knowledge, skills, behaviors, and experience required to achieve the job objectives:
Academic Qualifications and Experience
– Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a program such as Management and Social Development, Social Sciences, Business Administration, and/or related fields.
– At least two (2) years of experience in humanitarian programs and projects, social development, and/or similar work within a development organization.
– Ability to work with children and youth in community development activities with a focus on rights, age, gender, and inclusion.
– Knowledge of program and/or project monitoring and evaluation.
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Internet.
– Valid driver’s license for 4×4 vehicles (desirable).
Specific skills
– Analytical thinking and synthesis skills.
– Organization and management of information.
– Clear communication for presenting results.
– Teamwork and inter-institutional coordination.
– Attention to detail and results-oriented.
Personal Competencies
– Ethics and confidentiality in handling information.
– Proactivity and learning ability.
– Commitment to transparency and accountability.
– Adaptability to working in field contexts.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
– The position is subject to activities that involve moderate stress
– Requires moderate physical effort
– Typical environment: 80% field (field work subject to climatic conditions of the work area) 20% administrative.
LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
– High Level of Contact: There is frequent contact or interaction with children and young people.
– High Level of Access to Information: There is access to information about children and young people.
Work location: Ocotepeque and Santa Bárbara
Type of function: Programmatic
Reports to: Deputy Project Manager
Closing date: May 28, 2026
Plan International Values
We work to achieve a lasting impact
– I communicate a clear purpose to staff and set high expectations for our work and its impact.
– I create a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenges and new ideas.
– I focus resources to drive changes in practices and policies at the local, national, and global levels to maximize our long-term impact, responding quickly to evolving needs, new priorities, or crises.
– I use evidence from within and outside the organization to understand the root causes of problems, make informed decisions, and evaluate their effectiveness.
We are open and accountable
– I practice and promote a culture of openness and transparency within my team and beyond, including with our sponsors and donors.
– I hold myself accountable and encourage equal accountability among team members for achieving the highest standards of integrity.
– I am consistent and fair in how I treat people.
– I am not afraid to admit my mistakes so I can learn from them.
– I am responsible for ensuring that we are a safe and protective organization for all children, adolescents, and participants in Plan programs, whether through direct implementation or through Plan’s partner organizations.
Together we do well
– I seek constructive outcomes in discussions. I challenge assumptions, but I listen to others and am willing to compromise when it benefits progress.
– I develop constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals, even if it requires adjusting my own team’s priorities.
– I build trusting and mutually beneficial relationships with funders, partners, and communities, creating solutions together to meet our goals and support others in achieving theirs.
– I engage with and challenge civil society and governments to build a better world for girls and children in general.
We are inclusive and empowering
– I actively promote diversity, gender equality, and inclusion, both within and outside of Plan International.
– I humbly listen to others and support the people I work with to participate in decisions, take on greater responsibilities, and develop their potential.
– I influence civil society and governments to prioritize achieving equality for girls, ensuring children’s rights, and the safe and successful progression of young people to adulthood.
– I foster a climate that empowers children and young people as agents of change in their own lives.
– I will not tolerate any form of bullying, abuse, or discrimination in the workplace.
Early application is recommended, as we will be reviewing applications during the advertising period and reserve the right to close the ad early.
In accordance with Plan International’s “Safeguarding Children” and “Young People” policy, a series of pre-employment checks will be carried out.
As an international, child-centered community development organization, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children’s rights, including their right to protection from violence and abuse. This means we have particular responsibilities towards the children we come into contact with.
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 organization, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or putting children at risk.
Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively promotes diversity, receiving applications from all areas of the international community.
How to apply
https://jobs.plan-international.org/job-invite/54157