Project Officer

Dana Asia Limited - Philippines, Inc.; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Government Mandated Benefits

13th Month Pay

Job summary

A leading social enterprise in Manila seeks a seasoned leader to replicate its Eco Store business model in new communities. The role involves facilitating social business implementations, training teams in essential skills, and ensuring business viability through financial management. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, strong financial acumen, and a commitment to sustainability. Willingness to travel and work in underserved areas is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Development Studies, Management Economics, Environmental Science, or equivalent.
• Proven track record in leadership and goal achievement.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Strong financial acumen to budget, allocate resources and ensure financial sustainability.
• Willingness to travel and work in rural or underserved communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead replication of Eco Store business model in new communities.
• Facilitate implementation of new social businesses with partners.
• Train implementing team on essential business skills.
• Work with internal stakeholders, including community partners, training/technical partners, and DA team, for cohesive strategic planning.
• Monitor and support operations of newly established Eco Stores to ensure viability and impact.
• Develop supply and value chains and market linkages with partners.
• Utilize basic accounting skills to manage sales, COGS, and inventory.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports to track performance.
• Advocate for zero-waste practices and build partnerships with environmental organisations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Investment management

Impact measurement

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Hybrid - Pasig 1-3 Yrs Exp Bachelor Full-time

Job Description

Government Mandated Benefits

13th Month Pay

Your role:

• Lead the replication of the Eco Store social business model in new communities, following the strategy of the Director of Social Business.
• Facilitate the implementation of new social businesses working with community partners to establish viable Eco Store enterprises,
• Train the implementing team in essential business skills and environmental advocacy, and carefully monitor operations.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including community partners, training/technical partners, and DA team, to ensure cohesive strategic planning.
• Monitor and support the operations of newly established Eco Stores to ensure business viability and social impact.
• Work with partners to research and develop supply and value chains and market linkages.
• Utilize basic accounting skills to manage sales, cost of goods sold (COGS), and inventory.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports to track performance.
• Advocate for zero-waste practices within communities and build partnerships with other environmentally conscious organisations and stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Development Studies, Management Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience: A seasoned leader with a track record of driving progress and meeting goals.
• Technical skills: Skilled in strategic planning, investment management, and impact measurement.
• Attributes: Strong financial acumen to budget, allocate resources, and ensure financial sustainability. A proactive, independent decision-maker who can lead a team and collaborate globally. Commitment to sustainability, community empowerment, and social innovation. Willingness to travel and work in rural or under-served communities.

Other information:

• Location & Eligibility: Based in Manila with frequent project site visits. Open only to candidates with the legal right to work in the Philippines