project officer sagip ( Filipino national only)Educo

Job Summary
The Project Officer (PO) is responsible for the direct implementation of all program /projects activities in the area of coverage. The Project Officer also capacitates the children, community stake holders and partners by facilitating the situational analysis, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting the status, results and learnings from Educos's interventions and campaigns.
The Project Officer acts as Educo's main advocate for child-rights in the area of operations and mobilizes the children, community and its leaders toward the fulfillment and protection of children's rights.
Under Project SAGIP - case management of the identified children in labor will be the primary responsibility of the PO under the technical and administrative supervision of the Project Coordinator. S/he is expected to contribute to the overall area development initiative of Educo Philippines, to include participation in institutional activities.
Responsibilities
Community Partnership Building
In collaboration with other POs assigned to other project in the same area, conduct session with key municipal and community leaders to secure their interest and commitments
Conduct community diagnosis with community leaders/members to identify strength and weakness in collaboration with other POs.
Facilitate the gathering/updating of project baseline data into community profile and ensure that these are communicated in the community in collaboration with other POs.
Facilitate implementation of development interventions through appropriate participatory techniques to improve organizational functions as prerequisites to undertake Community Managed programs/projects for assigned project or program area.
Encourage and actively participate in interagency municipal/barangay events to foster greater team work among development players in collaboration with other POs.
Project Management
Facilitate pre implementation phase with different stakeholders or proponent groups clarification/commitment /action planning for the assigned project or program area
Facilitate project implementation based from the operational plan
Facilitate monitoring and reflection sessions with community partners including children.
Document community projects, activities and processes highlighting the best practices
Submit to Area Team Leader needed project reports for consolidation
Provide input to Area Team Leader in the development of DIP, budget forecast and procurement plan for assigned project.
Capacity Building to Target Groups for Project/Program Sustainability
Facilitate strengthening of local government unit to promote project/program through policy formulation and support community campaigns for enforcement of the policies
Facilitate strengthening activities for people's organizations and through training and coaching on paralegal, organizational leadership, financial and project management, monitoring and evaluation.
Reporting
Prepare and submit accomplishment reports to completion within agreed deadlines for the assigned project or program area.
Ensure proper documentation best practices of implementation process of the projects/programs
Comply with organizational policies and standards at all times in reporting incidences and concerns in the assigned area
Compliance to Corporate Mandates
Comply with all organizational policies and standards such as but not limited to Child Safeguarding Policy, Anti-Fraud, Whistle Blower Policy, and P&C, Finance and Operations policies and procedures
Participation in any Country Office committee as requested
Personal Development
Attends internally and externally facilitated training events, workshops, symposiums, studies, conferences to enhance level of perfor Maximize the use of ICT for greater awareness of local and global trends affecting development work. Accepts special objective assignments for skills enhancement and expansion. Shares learning to benefit others.
Others
Performs other tasks that are needed to ensure deliverables of project/program implementation will be met.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Social Worker, Sociology, Education, Health Sciences and other related courses. Graduates of other course may be considered if s/he has the experience and competency requirements of the role.
Experience working with INGOs, preferably with child-rights organizations
Direct experience with children's case management, preferable
Minimum experience of 2 years in relevant roles
Exposed and has knowledge in managing and implementing project / program outline.
Ability to prioritize and manage a complex and varied workload, often with tight deadlines
COMPETENCIES
High attention to detail and good analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
Able to facilitate both large and small groups and engage teams
Superior written English communication etiquette and verbal skills
Strong ability to be self-motivated self-directed and practice self-care
Ability to summarize complex information and effectively deliver information to a diverse audience
Able to work with stakeholders at all levels and ability to inspire people to support our work
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Catanduanes Albay
Permanent
Full-time