GERALDINE DE GUIA BALLETA
Taguig,00
Summary
Dynamic and strategic Community Development and Gender Equality Practitioner with extensive experience in facilitating community-led initiatives, promoting child rights, and empowering marginalized groups. Demonstrated success in designing, implementing, and monitoring rights-based development programs in partnership with local governments, NGOs, and grassroots organizations. Skilled in capacity building, participatory planning, and stakeholder engagement, with strong expertise in gender mainstreaming, child protection, and humanitarian response.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Officer – Climate Resilience Project
Plan International Pilipinas
01.2025 - Current
- Lead the design and facilitation of participatory community-based interventions to strengthen organizational capacity and resilience.
- Conduct community diagnostics and baseline data gathering to identify local needs and development opportunities.
- Promote gender equality and inclusion by applying Plan’s Gender Equality Program Criteria in all project phases.
- Support the formulation and review of community development plans and encourage multi-sectoral alliances for sustainability.
Private Sector Engagement Regional Coordinator
Philippine Coalition Against Tuberculosis (PhilCAT)
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided technical assistance to City/Provincial TB Coordinators and Private Sector Engagement Notification Officers (PSENO).
- Strengthened local health systems through capacity building, data management, and monitoring of PSE indicators.
- Facilitated partnerships among LGUs, private medical societies, and the Department of Health to sustain TB elimination programs.
- Oversaw administrative, finance, and logistics support for regional implementation and reporting.
Community Development Facilitator / Field Mentor (Consultant)
NIRAS Asia Manila Inc.
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Conducted participatory household analyses to inform targeted intervention planning.
- Monitored participants’ progress toward livelihood and resilience outcomes through regular mentoring.
- Linked resettled households to government and NGO services to support reintegration, livelihood, and gender-equitable recovery.
Community Development Facilitator
Plan International – Northern Samar Program Area
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Designed, implemented, and monitored child-centered community development programs in collaboration with LGUs and community partners.
- Managed sponsorship portfolios covering 700+ children and led documentation of project outcomes.
- Facilitated capacity-building sessions for children, youth, and partners on project management and resource mobilization.
- Implemented grant-funded initiatives, including Typhoon Nona Response and the Hyundai Livelihood Project for out-of-school youth.
- Promoted interagency coordination and community-managed projects to ensure sustainable local development outcomes.
Customer Service Representative
Sitel Philippines
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Handled customer inquiries via phone, chat, and email while meeting client service metrics.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy in resolving concerns and maintaining client satisfaction.
Community Development Facilitator
Plan International – Northern Samar Program Area
04.2015 - 06.2022
- Designed, implemented, and monitored child-centered community development programs in collaboration with LGUs and community partners.
- Managed sponsorship portfolios covering 700+ children and led documentation of project outcomes.
- Facilitated capacity-building sessions for children, youth, and partners on project management and resource mobilization.
- Implemented grant-funded initiatives, including Typhoon Nona Response and the Hyundai Livelihood Project for out-of-school youth.
- Promoted interagency coordination and community-managed projects to ensure sustainable local development outcomes.
Education
Master in Education - Community Development Specialization
Asian Social Institute
ManilaProfessional Teacher Certificate Program - undefined
Northern Samar College
Catarman, Northern Samar01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Community Development
University of Eastern Philippines
Catarman, Northern Samar01.2014
Secondary - undefined
Makiwalo Integrated School
Mondragon, Northern Samar01.2010
Primary - undefined
Makiwalo Elementary School
Mondragon, Northern Samar01.2005
Skills
- Community Organizing & Development: Empowering community groups and facilitating participatory planning and decision-making
- Program & Project Management: Skilled in SAPIME (Situational Analysis, Planning, Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation)
- Gender Equality & Child Protection: Expertise in integrating gender and child rights principles into development programming
- Capacity Building & Facilitation: Proven ability to train and mentor local stakeholders, children, and youth leaders
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Strong analytical skills for monitoring, documentation, and evaluation of projects
- Stakeholder Engagement: Builds collaborative partnerships with LGUs, NGOs, and private sector actors
- Computer Literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for documentation, presentations, and report design
Certification
Eligibility: Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT)
Timeline
Project Officer – Climate Resilience Project
Plan International Pilipinas
01.2025 - Current
Private Sector Engagement Regional Coordinator
Philippine Coalition Against Tuberculosis (PhilCAT)
01.2024 - 12.2024
Community Development Facilitator / Field Mentor (Consultant)
NIRAS Asia Manila Inc.
08.2023 - 12.2023
Community Development Facilitator
Plan International – Northern Samar Program Area
01.2023 - 06.2023
Customer Service Representative
Sitel Philippines
10.2022 - 01.2023
Community Development Facilitator
Plan International – Northern Samar Program Area
04.2015 - 06.2022
Professional Teacher Certificate Program - undefined
Northern Samar College
Bachelor of Science - Community Development
University of Eastern Philippines
Secondary - undefined
Makiwalo Integrated School
Primary - undefined
Makiwalo Elementary School
Master in Education - Community Development Specialization
Asian Social Institute
References
- Ronald T., Talaogon, Program Manager, ronald.talaogon@plan-international.org, Eastern Samar
- Jose, Bacayo, Program Officer, jose@plan-international.org
- Rizalie, Moreno, Private Sector Regional Coordinator, rlmoreno1@up.edu.ph
RELEVANT TRAININGS & SEMINARS
- Community-Based DRRM Training of Trainers, Bayview Park Hotel – September 2025
- Psychosocial First Aid Orientation, Rockwell Business Center – August 2025
- Safeguarding and PSHEA Training, Swiss-Belhotel Blulane Manila – July 2025
- Emergency Response Team Training, Summit Hotel Tacloban – September 2021
- Safer Cities for Girls Workshop, Makati City – March 2019
- Champion of Change Training, Palo, Leyte – November 2018
- Child Protection and Participation Training, Tacloban City – June 2018
- Gender Sensitivity Training, Catarman, Northern Samar – April 2017