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JOB SUMMARY
Benevola de Cebu Foundation is looking for a Program Officer that will play a key role in developing, implementing, and monitoring the Foundation’s social impact initiatives under its four pillars: Health, Education, Resilience, and Culture & Heritage. The role requires strong program management skills, community engagement, and alignment with the Foundation’s governance processes and values.
The Program Officer works closely with the Executive Director, BDCFI partner institutions and external stakeholders to ensure programs are relevant, impactful, and compliant with regulatory and accreditation standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Program Development & Management
- Develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, and work plans for programs and projects.
- Manage program implementation, ensuring alignment with BDCFI’s mission, HEART values, and strategic priorities.
- Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to community partners and LGUs.
- Coordinate with the Executive Director in preparing program briefs for the BDCFI BOT
2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
- Establish program indicators, data-gathering tools, and reporting systems.
- Collect and analyze data to assess program effectiveness and demonstrate social impact.
- Prepare progress reports for the Executive Director, and the Board of Trustees.
- Recommend improvements and scale-up strategies based on evaluation findings.
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
- Build and sustain partnerships with LGUs, government agencies (e.g., TESDA, DOH, DepEd, DSWD), private sector, academe, and civil society.
- Represent the Foundation in meetings, fora, and public engagements.
4. Compliance & Governance
- Support the Executive Director in ensuring compliance with DSWD, PCNC, and BIR accreditation requirements.
- Maintain documentation of MOAs, Board resolutions, and program records for audit and governance review.
- Monitor adherence to foundation financial and procurement policies
5. Financial & Administrative Accountability
- Assist in the preparation of program budgets and coordinate with the Finance team on disbursement and liquidation processes.
- Ensure responsible stewardship of funds and resources in accordance with BDCFI and ABDCI policies.
6. Communication & Advocacy
- Ensure documentation of success stories, case studies, and impact reports.
- Contribute to advocacy campaigns and media initiatives that highlight BDCFI’s role in nurturing healthy communities and enriching lives.
7. Cross-Functional & Governance Support
- Work with Finance, Admin and Communications in ensuring smooth program implementation.
- Support the Executive Director in preparing materials for Board and committee deliberations.
