Project Coordinator (Based in Cotabato City) in Philippines at Catholic Relief Services

Position title: Project Coordinator (Based in Cotabato City)

Location: Philippines
Responsibilities:

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

• Support the coordination and implementation of all assigned CRC-NURTURE project activities as outlined in the detailed implementation plan in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices.
• Monitor and report any challenges and/or gaps identified to inform adjustments to plans and implementation schedules. Assist LGU and project consultant in their efforts to reflect on project experiences.
• Support the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) effort through coordinating project evaluation activities and assisting consortium partners in their efforts to collect and support the MEAL officer analyze project data per specified mechanisms and tools. Collaborate with LGU and project consultants to prepare reports per established reporting schedule.
• Collect information on staff capacity needs and technical assistance needs of LGU and project consultants partner organizations and monitor capacity building and technical support activities to ensure effective impact.
• Complete project documentation for assigned activities. Assist with identifying information for case studies and reports on promising practices.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in project support. Experience in the field of ecosystems, Nature Based Solutions, urban planning, or public administration and working for an LGU or NGO would be a plus.
• Additional experience may substitute for some education.

Required Languages - English, Tagalog, local language of project site a plus

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
• Attention to details, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented
• Training on Nature-based solutions and/or Ecosystems-based Adaptation (EbA) is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in participatory action planning and community engagement.
• Experience monitoring projects and collecting relevant data preferred.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge on Geographic Information Systems a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships: Project Team, relevant stakeholders in Cotabato City

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

CRS is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Selection and hiring decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, veteran status or any other protected area.