Field-Based Community Development Project Lead

Acciona S.A; Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA in the Philippines is seeking a community development professional to engage communities, oversee field logistics, and support solar project installation. You will collaborate with local government units, NGOs, and community leaders to ensure timely, quality outcomes while promoting sustainable development.

The ideal candidate has 4.5+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 4.5 years of professional experience in community development and stakeholder management.
• Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Engineering, Project Management, social sciences, or related field.
• Strong project implementation, monitoring, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in remote and field-based environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• English, Tagalog, and Bisaya languages an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community engagement activities, including consultations, meetings, trainings, workshops, selection of user representatives, supervision of installations, and other community-based initiatives.
• Support the receipt, inventory, and safekeeping of project equipment, including the identification of suitable storage facilities within communities, and other field logistics and procurement activities.
• Coordinate logistical requirements related to the transport, distribution, and installation of Solar Home Systems (SHS).
• Assist in the identification, assessment, design, and procurement of installation infrastructure and related project requirements.
• Support the selection and onboarding of the local entrepreneur responsible for operating the Users Assistance Center (UAC), and provide ongoing technical and administrative support as needed.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with barangay and municipal local government units, community leaders, NGOs, electric cooperatives, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for project scaling through needs assessments, project conceptualization, planning, and proposal development.
• Ensure project activities are implemented on time, with quality, and in accordance with approved work plans, while maintaining effective coordination with project partners and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the preparation of project proposals, reports, case studies, and communication materials.
• Perform finance and administrative tasks, including the preparation of purchase requests, processing and liquidation of cash advances, and maintaining proper documentation and records.
• Safeguard and responsibly manage project funds, equipment, assets, and other organizational resources.
• Prepare activity reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Skills

Community development

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

ACCIONA in the Philippines is seeking a community development professional to engage communities, oversee field logistics, and support solar project installation. You will collaborate with local government units, NGOs, and community leaders to ensure timely, quality outcomes while promoting sustainable development.

The ideal candidate has 4.5+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong communication skills.