Foundation Program Officer

HONDA MOTOR WORLD, INC.; Mandaue; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HONDA MOTOR WORLD, INC. seeks an experienced education program grants professional to manage funding portfolios and oversee grant cycles in the Philippines. You will lead proposal reviews, monitor budgets, ensure compliance, and support strategic investments in learning initiatives.

You will collaborate with schools and educational nonprofits, conduct site visits, and report outcomes to executives, driving student access and improved learning results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in educational program management, grantmaking, or related settings.

Responsibilities

• Grant Portfolio Management: Design funding strategies, evaluate applications, and prepare leadership memos.
• Program Execution & Monitoring: Track grantee progress, ensure compliance, and perform site visits.
• Community & Strategic Partnerships: Build relationships with schools, nonprofits, and community leaders.
• Impact Measurement & Reporting: Collect data and present reports on program efficacy to executives.

Skills

Grant & Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical & Evaluation Skills

Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, Social Work, Development Studies, or related field

Tools

Fluxx

Foundant

Blackbaud

Salesforce

Job description

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field.




• Experience: 2+ years of experience in educational program management, grantmaking, or work within school systems, education-focused nonprofits, foundations, or CSR settings.




• Core Skills:

  
  
  
  

  • Grant & Budget Management: Proficiency in reviewing educational proposals, monitoring school/project budgets, and tracking expenditures for the funded initiatives.

  
  

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication skills to present recommendations to executive boards, collaborate with educators, and liaise with school districts, parents, and community partners.

  
  

  • Analytical & Evaluation Skills: Ability to assess student learning outcomes, perform due diligence on grantee institutions, and conduct school/site visits.

  
  

  • Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Grants Management Systems (e.g., Fluxx, Foundant, Blackbaud), CRMs (Salesforce), and educational reporting tools.

  
  
  
  

Job Specification:

• Grant Portfolio Management: Design funding strategies targeted at learning access and academic success, evaluate inbound education grant applications, and prepare decision memos for leadership.




• Program Execution & Monitoring: Track grantee progress against educational benchmarks, ensure regulatory and financial compliance, and conduct classroom or program site inspections.




• Community & Strategic Partnerships: Build relationships with local schools, educational nonprofits, school boards, and community leaders to identify student needs and gaps in learning resources.




• Impact Measurement & Reporting: Gather academic performance and participation data, evaluate program efficacy, and present impact reports to executives or trustees.