Project Assistant

1945 ACCIONA.ORG FOUNDATION PHILIPPINES INC.; Makati; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Community Development Specialist to support engagement with barangay, municipal and local stakeholders across projects in the Philippines. You will assist in organizing meetings, surveys, and field data collection for socioeconomic assessments and census lists.

The role requires strong administrative skills, English/Tagalog/Bisaya proficiency, and willingness to travel to remote field sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Experience in community development or stakeholder engagement preferred.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with barangay, municipal and other local stakeholders.
• Prepare administrative and logistical requirements for meetings, workshops, and activities.
• Follow up on submission, processing, and signing of resolutions and permits.
• Conduct socioeconomic surveys, community mapping and field data collection.
• Support identification of local entrepreneurs for UAC.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for project implementation.
• Maintain project databases and filing systems.
• Safeguard project funds, equipment, and assets.
• Travel frequently for field assignments.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Documentation & administrative skills

Communication & interpersonal skills

Teamwork in multidisciplinary teams

MS Office proficiency

English, Tagalog, Bisaya proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Community Development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Support the conduct of community engagement activities and relationship-building initiatives with barangay, municipal, and other local stakeholders, including NGOs, electric cooperatives, civil society organizations, and community groups. Assist in preparing administrative and logistical requirements for meetings, workshops, and community activities. Follow up on the submission, processing, and signing of resolutions, agreements, permits, and other project-related documents. Coordinate with community representatives and project stakeholders in the preparation and validation of beneficiary and census lists. Conduct socioeconomic surveys, community mapping, georeferencing activities, household interviews, and field data collection as required. Support the organization of community representative elections and assist in identifying potential local entrepreneurs who may operate the User Assistance Center (UAC). Assist in the receipt, inventory, safekeeping, and monitoring of project equipment, including Solar Home Systems and related materials. Provide logistical and administrative support for project implementation, transportation, procurement, distribution activities, and stakeholder engagement. Support the identification and assessment of potential project expansion opportunities through needs assessments and field data gathering. Assist in implementing project activities according to work plans and ensure proper coordination with project partners and beneficiaries. Contribute to the preparation of project documentation, proposals, communication materials, reports, survey tools, meeting minutes, and case studies. Support finance and administrative processes, including purchase requests, cash advances, liquidations, reimbursements, payments, and records management. Maintain accurate project databases, filing systems, activity records, and monitoring documentation. Safeguard project funds, equipment, assets, and organizational resources entrusted to the position. Perform other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Engineering, Project Management, social sciences, or a related field.
• Previous experience in community development, community organizing, stakeholder engagement, survey administration, project implementation support, or sustainable development initiatives.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and administrative skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, and maintain accurate field and project data.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality outputs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in English, Tagalog, and Bisaya is required.
• Background in energy supply technologies (solar) and WASH projects is an advantage but not required.
• Ability to work in remote and field-based environments.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, integrity, and teamwork.
• Willingness to undertake frequent travel and extended field assignments when required.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2024 & 2025 certification in Philippines. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.