HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL is an independent international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups throughout the world, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights. With a network of eight national associations (USA, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and UK), Handicap International, founded in 1982 and co-recipient of the Nobel Peace prize in 1997, has programs in 60 countries and acts in both emergency and development situations.

Vacancy Announcement

FIELD ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

The REBUILD project aims to mainstream disability issues in local development to ensure that persons with disabilities are included in local development programs and activities while reinforcing the population access to inclusive livelihood opportunities.

The post holder will be based in Baras office (Rizal Province). H/She will work under the supervision of the project manager and in close interaction with the Service Support Team. Act as the primary administrative support for ensuring the functioning of the Project Office. Support the Project Manager and the project staff in providing office services relating to facilities, equipment, supplies, computers, mail, storage, reporting. Responsible for the finance, accounting, logistics and administrative/HR process of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in commerce, accounting, financial management or equivalent
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, presentation, & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse people, communities, and cultures
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, ability to multi-task, provide quick responses and highly organized
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, & Powerpoint
• Knowledge in non-government and development organizations is an advantage

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the Project Manager’s line management, H/She is in charge of:

Finance and Accounts

• Carry out cash flow management of the project
• Ensure that the accounts are kept in good order
• Guarantee /Ensure that there is good and timely flow of crucial information and problems encountered

Administrative/Human Resource

• Coordinate information about Human resource and administration with Manila Administrative/HR officer

Logistics

• Carrying out efficient management of the supply chain
• Ensuring the correct management and use of the project’s vehicle/management of any other means on transport in line with internal regulations and the security plan
• Management of the project logistics team

The Emergency CDO project aims to improve access to relief services for vulnerable groups and equipped them to cope with the crisis with a specific focus on persons with disabilities, persons with severe or chronic medical condition, children, expectant mothers, mothers with young children, female heads of household and older persons. The implementation is plan from February with a first phase of 6 months.

Based in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental Province, h/she will work under the supervision of the project manager and in close interaction with the Service Support Team. H/She act as the primary administrative support for ensuring the functioning of the Project Office. Support the Project Manager and the project staff in providing office services relating to facilities, equipment, supplies, computers, mail, storage, reporting. Responsible for the finance, accounting, logistics and administrative/HR process of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in commerce, accounting, financial management or equivalent
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, presentation, & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with diverse people, communities, and cultures
• Detail oriented, self-motivated, ability to multi-task, provide quick responses and highly organized
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, & Powerpoint
• Knowledge in non-government and development organizations is an advantage

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the Project Manager’s line management, H/She is in charge of:

Finance and Accounts

• Carry out cash flow management of the project
• Ensure that the accounts are kept in good order
• Guarantee /Ensure that there is good and timely flow of crucial information and problems encountered

Administrative/Human Resource

• Coordinate information about Human resource and administration with Manila Administrative/HR officer

Logistics

• Carrying out efficient management of the supply chain
• Ensuring the correct management and use of the project’s vehicle/management of any other means on transport in line with internal regulations and the security plan
• Management of the project logistics team

OPERATIONAL OFFICER

The REBUILD project aims to mainstream disability issues in local development to ensure that persons with disabilities are included in local development programs and activities while reinforcing the population access to inclusive livelihood opportunities.

The post holder will be based in Baras office (Rizal Province). H/She will work under the supervision of the project manager and in close interaction with the Livelihood and Social Support Officers. H/She will take the lead in the coordination of field activities and the supervision of livelihood and social support facilitators working in the communities. As Operational officer, H/She will provide direct support to the Project Manager and technical officers for the smooth implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, development studies, and other related fields
• Knowledgeable in project planning, implementation, and monitoring
• At least 2 years professional working experience in field operations and management
• Previous experience working with an NGO
• Excellent leadership, participatory facilitation and coaching skills
• Strong computer and communication skills
• High written and verbal proficiency in English and Tagalog
• Experience of working with multi-cultural and/or pluri-disciplinary teams

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the Project Manager’s line management, H/She is in charge of:

• Manage project’s livelihood and social support facilitators,
• Set up and follow team planning based on the Project Implementation Plan
• Support in direct implementation of project activities at field level in coordination with project team members and partners
• Ensure the follow up, consolidation, monitoring and reporting of the project activities (trainings, facilitation, data collecting, advocating…)
• Ensure good coordination, communication and relations with the project Thematic Officers and Field Administrator
• Set up and maintain hard and soft filing systems for records
• Support the elaboration of budgets and project documents (TOR, reporting…) related to project focus areas.
• Support in monitoring and coordination of different project activities and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
• Represents the project upon delegation of the Project Manager

INCLUSIVE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT & LIVELIHOOD PROJECT MANAGER

The REBUILD project aims to mainstream disability issues in local development to ensure that persons with disabilities are included in local development programs and activities while reinforcing the population access to inclusive livelihood opportunities.

Based in Baras, Rizal Province with regular travels within the Province and Manila, the PM will work under the management of the Handicap International Operational Coordinator. S/he will be responsible for managing the project team and have overall responsibility for the implementation of project activities. This will involve close liaison with the coordination team in Manila as well as Handicap International’s other project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master Degree in local development, livelihood, social science, applied sciences related to disabilities and related fields
• Excellent professional experiences of at least 5 years in project management
• Strong leadership ability
• Excellent knowledge in project management cycle
• Experience in managing projects with strong livelihood components
• Good knowledge in Philippines decentralization process and disability
• Analytic, organized, creative and self-motivated
• Strong computer and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall project and team management
• Administrative and reporting to deliver accurate and timely reports
• Facilitation and co-ordination of planned activities
• Link with local authorities and civil society organizations
• Advocacy and public awareness-raising

SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER

The REBUILD project aims to mainstream disability issues in local development to ensure that persons with disabilities are included in local development programs and activities while reinforcing the population access to inclusive livelihood opportunities.

The post holder will be based in Baras office (Rizal Province). S/he will provide technical advice and support in the definition, development and implementation of strategies and activities related to social welfare services in the project. H/She will provide direct technical support to the Project Manager, project team members and partners for the smooth implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project. H/She will work under the supervision of the project manager and in close collaboration with the project team and national technical unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide quality assurance in Social services component of the project throughout the project cycle.
• To provide technical assistance and support to HI and partners’ teams directly involved in the project.
• To support implementation, coordination and monitoring of the social services component of the project with HI and partners’ teams.
• To provide support to project team in provision of group and individual psychosocial activities for persons with disabilities.
• Sensitize and mobilize local partners, authorities, professionals and community on disability and development.
• Assist the project manager with the writing of project documentation and knowledge building.
• Liaise and be the project key contact person in the social welfare sector for external partners.
• Ensure good communication and relations with other HI project team members

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced degree in Disability studies, Development, Social Work, Social Science; or relevant field
• At least 5 years of professional experience with minimum 2 years experience with a national development organization and minimum 1 year field experience for an international organization in the social welfare sector for persons with HIV / Gender/ Disability. Previous experience in disability sector will be preferred.
• Previous experience in technical advisory role for development or humanitarian organizations will be preferred.
• Experience facilitating group and individual psychosocial activities
• Knowledge and experience in the field of rights, advocacy and community Development.
• Excellent participatory facilitation and training skills
• Good writing and interpersonal communication skills, including fluency in writing and speaking in English and Tagalog
• Strong computer skills

EMERGENCY DISABILITY AND VULNERABILITY FOCAL POINT PROJECT
Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Psychosocial workers, field facilitators.

The Emergency CDO project aims to improve access to relief services for vulnerable groups and equipped them to cope with the crisis with a specific focus on persons with disabilities, persons with severe or chronic medical condition, children, expectant mothers, mothers with young children, female heads of household and older persons. The implementation is plan from February with a first phase of 6 months.

Based in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental Province with regular travels to Iligan and Manila, the DVFP team will work under the management of the project Operational Officer. They will be responsible for the implementation of project activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma/ degree in medical, social work and other related fields
• Minimum 2-years practical experience in his/her field
• Experience in and ability to work with a variety/all levels of community partners
• Countable working experience with vulnerable groups in a community program and in emergency context
• Knowledge and experience in participatory community mobilization, awareness raising and  support in training in the field
• Fluency in writing and speaking in at least 2 national languages (Pilipino + Bisayas)
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated - Involvement
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provision of services
• Sensitize and mobilize local partners, authorities, professionals and community about disability issues
• Organize, implement and monitor community (field) level project activities such as trainings, awareness events, workshops and capacity-building activities through service providers or independently
• Support in all aspects of project delivery to achieve agreed project indicators 
• Collect data for the project(s) in his/her line of duty
• Track the completion of activities defined in the Project Implementation Plan and give suggestions for planned interventions

OPERATIONAL OFFICER

The Emergency CDO project aims to improve access to relief services for vulnerable groups and equipped them to cope with the crisis with a specific focus on persons with disabilities, persons with severe or chronic medical condition, children, expectant mothers, mothers with young children, female heads of household and older persons. The implementation is plan from February with a first phase of 6 months.

Based in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental Province with regular travels to Iligan and Manila, H/She will work under the supervision of the project manager and in close interaction with the Disability Vulnerability Focal Point mobile teams. H/She will take the lead in the coordination of field activities and the supervision of DVFP officers and facilitators working in the communities. As Operational officer, H/She will provide direct support to the Project Manager and technical officers for the smooth implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, development studies, and other related fields
• Knowledgeable in project planning, implementation, and monitoring
• At least 2 years professional working experience in field operations and management
• Previous experience working with an NGO
• Excellent leadership, participatory facilitation and coaching skills
• Strong computer and communication skills
• High written and verbal proficiency in English and Tagalog
• Experience of working with multi-cultural and/or pluri-disciplinary teams

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the Project Manager’s line management, H/She is in charge of:

• Manage DVFP officers and facilitators
• Set up and follow team planning based on the Project Implementation Plan
• Support in direct implementation of project activities at field level in coordination with project team members and partners
• Ensure the follow up, consolidation, monitoring and reporting of the project activities (trainings, facilitation, data collecting, advocating…)
• Ensure good coordination, communication and relations with the project Thematic Officers and Field Administrator
• Set up and maintain hard and soft filing systems for records
• Support the elaboration of budgets and project documents (TOR, reporting…) related to project focus areas
• Support in monitoring and coordination of different project activities and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements
• Represents the project upon delegation of the Project Manager

EMERGENCY PROJECT MANAGER

The Emergency CDO project aims to improve access to relief services for vulnerable groups and equipped them to cope with the crisis with a specific focus on persons with disabilities, persons with severe or chronic medical condition, children, expectant mothers, mothers with young children, female heads of household and older persons. The implementation is plan from February with a first phase of 6 months.

Based in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental Province with regular travels to Iligan and Manila, the PM will work under the management of the Handicap International Operational Coordinator.

S/he will be responsible for managing the project team and have overall responsibility for the implementation of project activities. This will involve close liaison with the coordination team in Manila as well as Handicap International’s other project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master Degree in local development, social science, applied sciences related to disabilities and related fields
• Excellent professional experiences of at least 5 years in emergency project management
• Strong leadership ability
• Excellent knowledge in project management cycle
• Experience in managing projects with strong logistics components
• Good knowledge in Philippines decentralization process and disability
• Analytic, organized, creative and self-motivated
• Strong computer and communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall project and team management
• Administrative and reporting to deliver accurate and timely reports
• Facilitation and co-ordination of planned activities
• Link with local authorities and civil society organizations
• Advocacy and public awareness-raising

FINANCE OFFICER

The post holder will be based in Makati office and will work under the management of the Program Administrator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draw up cash-flow forecasts and ensure the optimal management of cash flow (cash box and bank box)
• Realize & analyze internal and donor budget monitoring
• In coordination with the Project Managers, draw up budget for proposals or calls for projects
• Ensure compliance with expenditure commitment procedures
• Assist the Administrator in producing and updating the program’s annual budget
• Draw up the financial reports for donors
• Validate the financial aspects of the partnership contract
• Responsible for tax matters
• Manage and supervise the Accounts Officer
• Ensure accounts management
• Replace accounts officer in his/her absence

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree, Business Administration/Accountancy or equivalent preferably with Masters Degree in the related field
• At least 4 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Has extensive knowledge on Finance and Philippine taxation
• Autonomous with managerial or supervisory skills
• Very good communication skills - verbal and written
• Must be computer literate
• Highly responsible, dynamic, trustworthy, organized, and with good interpersonal skills

LIVELIHOOD OFFICER

The REBUILD project aims to mainstream disability issues in local development to ensure that persons with disabilities are included in local development programs and activities while reinforcing the population access to inclusive livelihood opportunities.

The post holder will be based in Baras office (Rizal Province). S/he will provide technical advice and support in the definition, development and implementation of strategies and activities related to livelihood in different development / implementation processes in the project. H/She will provide direct technical support to the Project Manager, project team members and partners for the smooth implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the project. H/She will work under the supervision of the project manager and in close collaboration with the project team and national technical unit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide quality assurance in livelihood component of the project throughout the project cycle.
• To provide technical assistance and support to HI and partners’ teams directly involved in the project.
• To support implementation, coordination and monitoring of the livelihood component of the project with HI and partners’ teams.
• Sensitize and mobilize local partners, authorities, professionals and community on disability issues and inclusive livelihood.
• Assist the project manager with the writing of project documentation and knowledge building.
• Liaise and be the project key contact person in the livelihood sector for external partners.
• Ensure good communication and relations with other HI project team members

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced degree in Disability studies, Development, Social Work, Social Science; or relevant field
• At least 5 years of professional experience with minimum 2 years experience with a national development organization and minimum 1 year field experience for an international organization in the livelihood sector for persons with HIV / Gender/ Disability. Previous experience in disability sector will be preferred.
• Previous experience in technical advisory role for development or humanitarian organizations will be preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in the field of rights, advocacy and community Development.
• Excellent participatory facilitation and training skills
• Good writing and interpersonal communication skills, including fluency in writing and speaking in English and Tagalog
• Strong computer skills

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