Country Director

2,200,000.00 PHP annually

Location ShelterBox Operations Philippines Park Centrale Jose Maria del Mar Ave Cebu City Cebu, Philippines 6000 Philippines

This job ends on 25 January 2026

Whichever job you take on at ShelterBox, you will be working towards a world where no family goes without shelter after disaster. 

Our team are the foundations of ShelterBox. They create a framework in which we are able to transform lives.

You would be joining ShelterBox at an exciting time of growth, helping us to continue to maximise both our reach and the impact of our work. Our team is full of positive, people focused individuals with a real passion for our cause. 

Do you have the skills, personality and ambition to help us write our next chapter?

Hours: 40 hours per week (full time Monday to Friday) with occasional evening/weekend working and travel away from home

Position type: 2-year fixed term contract

Responsible to: Deputy Director of International Programmes Department (SBT)

Direct reports: Programme Manager, Accountant

Location: Cebu City, Philippines or Manila, Philippines (preferred location is Cebu, with frequent travel to Manila) 

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Country Manager SBOP will serve as the senior representative of ShelterBox in the Philippines, with primary responsibility for expanding the organisation’s funding base, strengthening strategic partnerships, and scoping the potential to position the Philippines office as a potential regional hub for Asia Pacific.

While programme delivery is overseen by the Programme Manager, the Country Manager will provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and organisational oversight. A core focus of this role, with support from teams in the UK, is the development, testing, and implementation of a robust in-country fundraising and growth strategy, converting existing potential into actual, sustainable income, and establishing clear revenue targets aligned with national and organisational priorities.

ShelterBox Operations in the Philippines is governed by the ShelterBox Trust (SBT) in the UK.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a strategic, driven and highly motivated leader with a strong understanding of the Philippines NGO sector and proven ability to turn opportunity into results. The ideal candidate will bring experience in programme delivery, fundraising and donor engagement, alongside organisational leadership and management of a development/ humanitarian NGO.

You will excel in building relationships with a range of stakeholders – government agencies, donors, partners, and networks. You will be comfortable representing an organisation at senior levels, shaping strategy, and guiding teams in dynamic and evolving context.

This role will be joining a fast-paced organisation realigning itself for further growth in the face of mounting humanitarian needs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with ambition and vision to grow ShelterBox’s presence and impact in the Philippines, with the potential to expand its regional influence.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Strategic Leadership & Representation (20%)

• Serve as the senior in-country representative of the organisation.
• Lead the development and delivery of the Philippines Country Strategy.
• Strengthen the organisation’s reputation and influence with government agencies, donors, civil society, UN platforms, and INGOs. Support to sector coordination during a ShelterBox response.
• Position the organisation for long-term growth, relevance, and impact.
• Maintain and develop our strategic partnership with the Rotary in the Philippines.

Organisational Leadership & Oversight (15%)

• Provide leadership and coordination of the SBOP team, including across finance, administration, HR, Programmatic operations,
• Line management support to the Programme Manager, ensuring programme quality, MEAL processes, and accountability systems during ShelterBox Responses.
• Promote a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and ethical practice.
• Foster strong team cohesion and staff development.

Funding Development, Strategy Implementation & Donor Engagement (40%)

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive in-country fundraising strategy, to drive diverse and sustainable income, based on SBT consultancy reports, further market research and donor landscape analysis.
• Convert identified in-country fundraising potential into realised income, including establishing and achieving annual revenue targets across restricted and unrestricted funding streams.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities with institutional donors, foundations, corporations, CSR programmes, and private philanthropists.
• Lead donor engagement, stewardship, and strategic relationship-building.
• Oversee high-quality proposal development and impact reporting in collaboration with the Programme Manager and global support teams.

• Develop and test innovative fundraising models and multiple locally generated income streams.

• Track performance against targets and produce regular business development reports to ensure a coordinated approach across ShelterBox network of restricted funders.

Government Compliance, NGO Regulations & Legal Oversight (10%)

• Ensure full compliance with Philippine NGO regulations, including requirements from:

o DSWD (Department of Social Welfare and Development)

o SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission)

o PCNC (Philippine Council for NGO Certification)

o LGUs (local government units) and relevant regulatory bodies

• Oversee organisational registration, accreditation, permit renewals, and compliance reporting.

• Ensure proper understanding of tax obligations, including BIR requirements and processes for tax exemptions.

• Maintain proactive relationships with government offices and monitor policy changes affecting NGO operations.

Regional Hub Feasibility, Strategy Development & Implementation (10%)

• Lead the development of a strategy to explore the Philippines office as a regional hub.

• Conduct feasibility assessments, including comparative advantages, operational capacity, financial sustainability, and risk analysis.

• Translate findings into an actionable plan, including testing the feasibility of required structures, partnerships, and resources.

• Prepare and present a comprehensive business case and phased implementation roadmap for hub development.

Security, Risk & Compliance (5%)

• Ensure the security management plan is current and operational.

• Monitor operational, financial, and compliance risks and ensure mitigation measures are implemented.

• Support internal and external audits and ensure donor compliance across all operations.

 
Other responsibilities 

• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

ShelterBox is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 

At ShelterBox we are committed to safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable people in our work.  We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children and vulnerable people are recruited to work with us.

Successful applicants will also be required to apply for and hold a valid DBS check.

SBOP Country Director - ShelterBox Employee Job Pack 2025.docx

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