project officer (for Filipino nationals only)Islamic Relief

The Project Officer supports to ensure the effective, efficient, quality management of Islamic Relief Canada funded humanitarian- and recovery-related project, "THRIVE (Thrive to Build Forward Better and Safer)."
THRIVE is a 6-month project and its primary purpose is supporting the economic recovery, protection, and wellbeing of internally displaced persons (IDPs) due to armed conflict in the Province of Maguindanao, BARMM.
The project components are as follows:
Market Analysis. Significantly contribute to available literature and analysis on pre-and post-crisis market analysis that is useful for market-based and livelihood programming in a post-conflict context and development projects not just by Islamic Relief but by government and humanitarian and development actors in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The analysis will contribute to enhancing government plans either as a basis or reference.
Revival of Small-Scale Economic Enterprises. Contribute to economic resiliency building of affected population and returning to normalcy and vibrant local economy.
Women in Economic Empowerment. Increased participation and leadership of women in economic empowerment. Increased income opportunity for women-headed families in a disaster context.
Wellbeing. Whilst contributing to the mental wellbeing of targeted sectors, the project envisages that 3 local government units (town or village-level) had institutionalized or enhanced or updated their response plan by mainstreaming wellbeing and protection measures. And that cohorts of community-based MHPSS facilitators are organised and capacitated.
The Project Officer reports to the Programme Manager or the Humanitarian Coordinator and provides essential support to the team to achieve project success. She/He will also closely work with MEAL, Finance, Admin and Logistics, Human Resources, Advocacy and Communications teams about project management, planning, and implementation.
Overall, the Project Officer working with the Programme Manager or the Humanitarian Coordinator and the project team shall ensure a range of tasks i.e., effective planning and implementation of project activities, timely and quality donor reporting, liaison, and networking with relevant local government units (LGUs), Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARRM), provincial and national government agencies, other I/NGOs, UN agencies, faith-based sector and leaders, local NGOs, and the private sector.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Project and Team Management
Supports the planning, management, and implementation of the project in line with the approved project documents.
Establish strong teamwork and good professional relationship within the project team and inter-teams.
Supports mentoring, coaching of the project team and the project partners and provides proper feedback.
Support in the development of a project implementation plan with clear benchmarks and ensure monitoring of progress against the benchmarks.
Ensures the project is compliant and adhere to development and humanitarian principles i.e., Do No Harm, Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS), Minimum Economic Recovery Standards (MERS), etc.
Support and/or lead the proposal development of new or follow-up projects based on lesson learning when asked by the management.
Supports in ensuring that all project-related records are held, created or used.
Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Ensures that all project assessments, review, monitoring, lessons learned, and evaluation processes are followed including supervision of internal and/or external review.**
Collaborate with MEAL team in ensuring project MEAL-related processes are in place and implemented.
Provides guidance and support to partners and/or project team in project planning, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
Reporting
Ensures that donor reporting requirements and standards are met including writing and timely submission of project updates and quality reports.
Ensures continuous improvement in reporting and analysis by using Islamic Relief project management standards.
Ensures that stakeholders are informed of the project accomplishments and/or highlights regularly.
Financial Management
The Project Officer closely works with the Programme Manager or the Humanitarian Coordinator and the Finance team concerning spending, forecasting, budget versus actual, analysis, etc.
With the Finance team and Programme Manager or Humanitarian Coordinator, ensures periodic budget and when necessary, recommend actions to address budget variances.
Networking and Partnership Building
When delegated, represent Islamic Relief Philippines in events and meetings organised by the UN agency, I/NGO, institutional donors, faith-based organisations, private sector, etc.
Establish strong rapport with like-minded organisations, and other actors to generate support, a pool of expertise, and resources for the project.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Ready to support any emergency-related actions.
Supports in ensuring that project staff understand and can perform their roles in an emergency.
Others
Contribute to developing the organisational strategic plan.
Performs other tasks that are needed to ensure deliverables of project implementation are met.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in development studies, social science, project/programme management, community development or any other related field.
Experience
Minimum of 2-3 years working experience in an I/NGO sector with at least 2 years in a similar position.
Demonstrated experience in supporting and/or leading a project team.
Technical knowledge and expertise in sustainable livelihoods, enterprise development, peacebuilding, governance, community development, protection, MHPSS, etc.
Theoretical and practical understanding of the development and humanitarian programming.
Experience in managing partnerships and proven experience of forming consortia/networks
Sound knowledge and experience of working with communities through participatory approaches.
Skills
Excellent communications skills - able to communicate and report on technical points, both oral and in writing
Problem solving and self-management.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Good financial management skills with knowledge of budgeting and cost estimation.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work sensitively with people from various cultural, faith, and social backgrounds.
Good IT skills with knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
Fluency in Filipino and English (written and spoken).
Could speak and understand local dialect i.e., Maguindanaoan, Maranao, Teduray, Iranun, Bisaya is desirable.
Desirable
Sympathy and commitment to organisational values and ethos.
PMD Pro or any other relevant project management qualification.
Strong understanding of the BARMM development and humanitarian contexts and has experience working in BARMM.
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Cotabato City, Maguindanao
Permanent
Full-time