Adolescent Development and Participation – Disability Inclusion Officer

This UNV assignment supports UNICEF with adolescent development and participation – disability inclusion officer responsibilities in Cotabato City, Philippines. The role focuses on financial management, report writing and monitoring and evaluation, using the official assignment details to help candidates understand the opportunity quickly.

• In line with the UNICEF Philippines Gender and Adolescent Strategy (2025-2028), the Disability Inclusion Policy and Strategy (DIPAS) 2022-2030, and the Country Programme Document (CPD) 2024-2028, the post contributes to strengthening programming on Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP),
• The Adolescent Development and Participation – Disability Inclusion Officer will report to the Child Protection (CP) Specialist
• The CP Specialist, in their role as ADAP Focal Point, and the Education Specialist, as Disability Inclusion Focal Point, will provide technical guidance and oversight
• The Adolescent Development and Participation – Disability Inclusion Officer will support programme planning, implementation, and monitoring, with particular attention to equity, disability inclusion, and the meaningful participation of marginalized adolescents in Humanitarian, Development, and
• Under the Adolescent Development and Participation and Disability Inclusion portfolios, the Adolescent Development and Participation – Disability Inclusion Officer will carry out the following tasks:
• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of adolescent development and participation (ADAP) initiatives in line with UNICEF Philippines Gender and Adolescent Strategy and the Country Programme Document (2024 – 2028)

• Bachelor's degree
• Social Sciences, Education, Social Work Development Programmes, Health
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in designing, facilitating, or supporting safe, meaningful, and inclusive participation of adolescents, including marginalized adolescents and adolescents with disabilities, in programme planning, implementation, monitoring, advocacy,
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in inclusive programming, social development planning, and/or disability inclusion programming is required
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset
• Experience working in BARMM or similar fragile context is an advantage

• Volunteer assignment via UNV
• Assignment duration: 365 days
• While the context remains dynamic, strong interagency networks and local partnerships contribute to a supportive working environment