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OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

This role aims to support the end-to-end planning, coordination, and delivery of programmes with Biji-biji Initiative, so to achieve its mission of empowering all individuals to realize their potential through education and innovation.

By taking up this role, you have the opportunity to use your skills to create tangible impact in the lives of learners, communities, and programme partners.

The ideal candidate is one who desires to create a culture that is anchored on Biji-biji's core values, has deep care for project quality and delivery excellence, and someone who seeks to continuously improve systems, processes and approaches.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the project manager in full-cycle programme implementation, from planning, budgeting, and stakeholder alignment to delivery and evaluation, ensuring quality, timelines, and fiscal discipline in line with organizational strategy.
Assist in developing concept notes and progress reports that meet stakeholder, funder, and organizational requirements.
Conduct research and gather information to support project activities, such as identifying potential training providers, speakers, and mentors.
Coordinate with partners, sponsors, and government stakeholders to ensure smooth programme implementation, programme reach and long-term collaboration.
Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, branding, and communications teams to ensure streamlined execution and strategic alignment.
Identify and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and innovation across delivery models and processes.
Undertake other ad hoc tasks as required to advance organizational objectives.

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REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Must-have

Minimum 2 years of experience in project or programme delivery, with demonstrated ownership of a full project cycle from planning and budgeting through to execution, monitoring, and evaluation.
Demonstrated experience organizing and delivering a series of workshops, training sessions, or community activities as part of an ongoing programme, rather than standalone events.
Excellent written and verbal English, with a proven ability to produce concept notes and progress reports that meet funder, partner, and organizational requirements.
Based in the Philippines, with the willingness to work occasional weekends and to travel to programme sites within the Philippines and the region as required.

Bonus points for

Experience in the social impact, education, sustainability, or NGO sectors.
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Development Studies, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Communications, or a related field.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines concurrently while adhering to internal SOPs.
Experience defining and tracking goals, milestones, and KPIs, and using the resulting data to inform reporting, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
Experience engaging multiple stakeholder groups simultaneously, including government agencies, community partners, corporate sponsors, and academic institutions, preferably within the Philippines or the wider ASEAN region.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, finance, branding, and communications teams, and proficient in project management and collaboration tools.

Biji-biji Initiative

Dedicated to promoting sustainable development through increased access to technology and knowledge, the organization has experienced significant growth over the years.

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Between 15 and 50 persons
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Biji-biji Initiative

Dedicated to promoting sustainable development through increased access to technology and knowledge, the organization has experienced significant growth over the years.

Website
Unknown
Between 15 and 50 persons
Others

Biji-biji Initiative did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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