program Officer - law & human rightsThe Asia Foundation

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Officer will lead the day-to-day implementation of program activities, coordination with sub-awardees, reporting, and oversee the design, roll out, and implement the program MEL plan of the EMERGE (Empowered Movements for Rights and Gender Equality) project. This is a three-year project implemented by The Asia Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL), with funding from Global Equality Fund. The project will advance the human rights of persons who face discrimination, violence, or abuse on account of their real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics in the Philippines. It will improve organizational capacity of LGBTI-led civil society organizations, increase proactive engagement from national and local service providers, and increase acceptance of LGBTI persons from family members, community leaders, and broader society.
Internal
Regular interaction with members and consultants of the EMERGE project, the Law and Human Rights team of the Foundation.
External
Extensive interaction with the Foundation's implementing partners, consultants, non-government organizations, project beneficiaries, and donor organizations.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
Bachelor's degree in Law and has passed the Bar examinations
Experience
Must have at least (2) two years' experience in program management and monitoring and evaluation in an INGO or NGO setting
Must have excellent oral, written and presentation skills including ability to quickly synthesize complex technical and programmatic issues into concise communication, and develop high quality reports based on donor reporting guidelines
Must have demonstrated ability to design, roll out and implement effective monitoring and evaluation plan, and program and Impact Evaluation
Must have effective interpersonal and management skills proven through successful engagement with relevant stakeholders, partner organizations, and local government units
Must be computer literate in MS Office and with strong team building, management, and administration skills
Must be able to work independently and must have strong attention to detail**
The following qualifications are preferred:**
o Involvement and/or knowledge of the LGBTQ+ community and/or non-profit organizations is preferred
Knowledge of international donor agency requirements and regulations**
Experience working with the Foundation**
JOB FUNCTIONS
The Program Officer, under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer, will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
Program Implementation
Manage the EMERGE project and oversee the day-to-day implementation of all its activities
Assist in planning and scheduling of activities tracked against project budget, timeline, deliverables, and objectives
Help facilitate roll-out of projects through conduct of preparatory activities including briefings and trainings of partners and stakeholders
Ensure smooth and effective implementation of project activities
Coordinate with partners and stakeholders in relation to programmatic, logistical, and financial aspects of the project
Track implementation of on-going project activities
Monitoring and Evaluation
Assist in developing forms and templates in line with the project's Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
Assist in training users on Monitoring and Evaluation mechanisms and reporting
Monitor progress of project activities using targets and indicators defined in the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
Prepare project reports, briefers, and success stories
Coordination with International Donor Organizations and Program Partners
Support in the preparation of annual implementation plans, quarterly and annual reports for donors
Ensure compliance to Monitoring and Evaluation Plans, Branding and Marking Plans, and other award agreements
Provide regular updates to partners and stakeholders regarding implementation, results, and next steps
Prepare talking points, presentation materials where The Asia Foundation representation is expected
Maintain regular interaction and contact with partners and stakeholders
Represent the Foundation's Senior Program Officer or Senior Legal Adviser
Finance, Administration, and Office Management
Coordinate with finance, administration, HR, and IT on logistical, administrative, and financial aspects of program activities and grants management
Coordinate with the Finance team on matters related to the budget, spending projection, and actual expenditures of the Project
Keep track of program expenditures and work with finance unit in preparing reports and spending projections
Other Responsibilities
Provide support to other on-going programs and activities of the Foundation as may be necessary and as requested by programs concerned
Perform such other functions as may be directed by the Country Representative, the Deputy Country Representative or by the Senior Legal Adviser and Senior Program Officer
Other details:
Work to commence by 1 September 2021
Applicant should have no other work engagement (i.e., full time) and is willing to be based in Mandaluyong City
Deadline of Applications: 4 PM on 18 August 2021
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Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time