Senior Project Manager

Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustaiable Transformation, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSIST is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive development projects within the PMO, coordinating with multiple units to deliver sustainable outcomes for vulnerable communities. You will ensure effective collaboration with donors and partners and guide project delivery across sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least 3 years in community development or project management, and fluency in English and Tagalog.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in community development or project management.
• Proficient in English and Tagalog.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak and present in meetings.
• Highly motivated with ability to work independently and in teams.
• Able to meet deadlines in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Acquisition, Contracting & Finance and other units.
• Support PMO Lead and Director; manage donor and partner relations.
• Coordinate project activities at sites and engage communities.
• Mobilize communities and disseminate project information.
• Assist baseline data collection and situational analysis.
• Conduct capacity-building trainings.
• Prepare reports for donors and management.
• Maintain records and MIS data.
• Collaborate across units on new developments.

Skills

English fluency

Tagalog fluency

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Meeting facilitation

Independent work

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science / Social Development

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Project Manager is a proactive, target-driven, and self-motivated go-getter with a passion for development work and relevant experience in handling and executing development projects. The role will work as a part of ASSIST’s Project Management Office to support ASSIST’s efforts as a leading capacity development organization that works on sustainable projects to improve the lives of vulnerable communities and key target groups.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field(s) including, but not limited to, Social Science and Social Development courses.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in community development work, or with at least 3 years as a Project Manager or an equivalent position.

• Fluent spoken and written language skills in English and Tagalog are essential. Knowledge of other Philippine dialects is a plus.

• Excellent communication, listening, presentation and interpersonal skills including relationship building.

• The ability to speak and articulate in a meeting is critical.

• High level of initiative to work independently and self-motivated, but with essential teamwork skills.

• Highly professional attitude, and is able to work in fast-paced environments and meet urgent deadlines.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Administrative and Communication Functions

• Work collaboratively along with other functions such as Acquisition, Contracting & Finance

• Management (OSG), Communication & Visibility (C&V), and other specific units including

• Creative Labs (CL) as directed by the PMO Lead.

• Actively engage and maintain a sound working relationship with donors, partners, and beneficiaries during the conduct of projects.

• Utilize tools, instruments, files and documents properly (project management, communication, task management) in the conduct of project management.

Project Management Functions

• Manage the implementation and coordination of all activities in the identified project sites and initiate onsite interactions with target communities and local partners.

• Mobilize communities and disseminate information about the project to promote community support.

• Provide support in conducting baseline data collection and situational analysis.

• Conduct training and capacity building initiatives.

• Observe and maintain alignment of projects with the PMO process and framework.

Monitoring, Supervision and Evaluation (MSE) Functions

• Prepare, draft, and finalize reports to be submitted to the donors and partners after careful review of the PMO Lead and PMO Director.

• Participate in regular project review meetings (weekly/monthly) to review Key Result Areas

(KRA) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI).

• Collect data from the field in line with program indicators and submit regular updates, reports and case studies on success stories and lessons learned to the PMO Lead and PMO Director.

• Submit timely reports for donors, for partners, and for the management.

• Maintain suitable records and statistical information for management information requirements.

SECONDARY AND CROSS CUTTING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with other units and staff with regards to new developments and projects being underway if directed by the Management.

• Provide support on other units of ASSIST if directed by the Management.

• Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the PMO Lead and PMO Director.