Job Announcement: Advocacy Coordinator for BARMM

April 1, 2026

Deadline for submission of applications: 1 May 2026

PLCPD is looking for an Advocacy Coordinator to assist in the development of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act 83 or the Bangsamoro Nutrition Commission.

Location: Cotabato City, BARMM (Note that this is a remote work arrangement but will require field work or out-of-town activities and coordination with offices in BARMM. No office space will be provided by the Project, but official travel expenses during out-of-town activities will be covered.)

Timeframe: Four months

Main Functions

  1. Provide the overall coordination among the Bangsamoro Transition Authority’s relevant committees, the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) Technical Working Group (TWG) on the development of the IRR, PLCPD,  and UNICEF Mindanao Field Office
  2. Ensure completeness and accuracy of all documentation of consultations and technical working group meetings
  3. Provide assistance in consolidating inputs to the IRR as needed
  4. Lead in organizing and execution of the launching of the IRR
  5. Write terminal report summarizing accomplishments, challenges, and recommendations
  6. Coordinate with members of the BTA, especially the Bangsamoro Parliamentarians’ Committee on Population and Development, on policy agenda for children, including health and nutrition
  7. Monitor movement of relevant bills in the BTA
  8. Provide technical assistance to key policy champions on relevant policy agenda in the BTA
  9. Coordinate with other policy stakeholders including civil society organizations and muti-sectoral bodies in BARMM regarding the policy agenda

Core Competencies

  1. Policy analysis
  2. Advocacy and coalition-building
  3. Project coordination and time management
  4. Attention to detail and accountability

Other Requirements

  1. Must be based in Cotabato City and able to conduct face-to-face meetings and coordination
  2. Available for a full-time engagement for 4 months
  3. Willing to travel to consultation locations as needed (Davao, Zamboanga)

Please refer to the job description for more details.

Interested applicants may send their application letter and CV to plcpdfound@plcpd.org.ph with the email subject “Job Application: BNC IRR Coordinator.” Address your communication to Ms. Aurora Quilala, Executive Director.