Community Mobilization Assistant

Good Neighbors International Phils. Branch Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Neighbors Philippines is seeking a qualified Program Manager to lead community engagement initiatives across health, education, water and sanitation, nutrition, and livelihood. Based at Head Office in Cubao with field presence at Sitio Bakal, QC, the role centers on empowering vulnerable groups and strengthening partnerships with NGOs and local authorities.

You will oversee project design, budgeting, procurement, reporting, and collaboration with government offices, LGUs, donors, and local

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social/science field; NGO/INGO experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and scale up community engagement and empowerment initiatives.

Skills

Partnerships & coordination

Proposal writing

Community organizing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Facilitation

Report writing

Critical thinking

Independence

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (Social Work and Sciences, Community Development, Public Administration or related field)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Duty station:

Head Office - Cubao

Project Site - Sitio Bakal, QC

Responsibilities:

• Implement and support the scale-up and implementation of community engagement and empowerment initiatives programs (health, education, water, sanitation, nutrition, sponsorship, livelihood, income generation)
• Identify communities with particular needs and vulnerabilities where Project activities should be prioritized in keeping with the program implementation strategy;
• Provide support for the strengthening of community-based organizations and associations to undertake their own development initiatives with special emphasis on the empowerment of vulnerable men and women (including IDPs, youth at risk, elderly people, people with disabilities, and other);
• Facilitate capacity-building and provide technical support for field staff in the implementation of activities;
• Ensure coordination with local partners to facilitate the implementation of community projects through the Small Grants and assist in monitoring how funds are used and results are achieved;
• Assist with donor visits, and provide services of donor guide during donor visits and events
• Liaise with local authorities, civil society organizations, security services providers, and local business partners to ensure program-related activities are implemented in a coherent and coordinated manner;
• Facilitate and oversee the day-to-day procurement task and support administrative requirements
• Facilitate the project budget management, and financial reporting in accordance with GNIP requirements (if needed)
• Support in the development of effective procurement activity planning systems in accordance with GNIP policies and guidelines.
• Support in timely and cost-effective procurement of equipment, materials, supplies, and services for project implementation according to GNIP policies and guidelines
• Support in preparing/submission of reports and documents as required, including monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports, monthly project plans, and achievements.
• Work as a positive team member and contributes to the mission and vision of the organization
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (Social Work and Sciences, Community Development, Public Administration or any related field)
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in NGO/INGO, particularly in program/project management.
• Strong partnership and coordination skills with National Government offices and LGUs
• Strong skills in project proposal writing, community organizing and stakeholder engagement
• Excellent communication, facilitation and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrates critical thinking and the ability to work independently
• Culturally sensitive, inclusive and adaptable across diverse groups

Good Neighbors Philippines has zero tolerance to any harm or sexual exploitation and abuse against any beneficiaries (or program participants). Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s shared responsibility and all GN employees and partners are required to adhere to GN’s Code of Conduct both during and outside working hours. Familiarization with and adherence to the GN Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct is an essential requirement of all employees and partners, in addition to related mandatory training. All employees and partners must ensure that they understand and act in accordance with this clause.