Program Development Manager NonviolentPeaceforce Makati City, Philippines
Program Development Manager
Dept/Field Office: Makati City Office, Philippines
Reports To: Country Director, NP (Philippines)
Staff Supervised: Communications Officer, Program Officer (Makati-based), Administrative Assistant, Interns
Job Purpose
The role of the Program Development Manager (PDM) is to oversee, under the general direction of the Country Director, all aspects of program development and communication needs for NP in the Philippines. The PDM must ensure accurate, smooth, timely and targeted correspondence and communications with current and potential donors, policy-makers and NP International.
The PDM will direct program development activities and materials, including but not limited to proposals, donor reports, program reports and program budgets. The PDM must also ensure documentation is accurate and in accordance with both NP’s Civilian Protection Component Program and Conflict Prevention Program.
The PDM will be expected to occasionally visit NP field sites and attend regular meetings and functions in order to fulfill his/her responsibilities.
Key tasks and responsibilities
1. Strategy Implementation
• In coordination with the Country Director and country management, develops organizational policies, assists in recruitment of staff and directs fundraising priorities related to conflict management, peacekeeping and peace building;
• Supervises communications personnel and develops communication materials to be shared with NP International (Brussels), the diplomatic community, current donors, potential donors and policy makers as well as materials to be put on the NP website such as NP’s newsletters, monthly stories and public Annual Reports;
• Understands donor reporting policies and programs and sets up and maintains a tracking system to ensure timely adherence to reporting deadlines;
• Conceptualizes and produces, in coordination with Cohabit-based program staff, logical frameworks and reporting frameworks;
• Assists the Country Director in ensuring the processes for the timely submission of grant proposals, internal program reports to NP Headquarters, reports to donors and communications materials are met;
• Proofreads, edits and finalizes NP documentation as needed in coordination with program staff for review of the Country Director;
• Acts as Officer in Charge of all administrative duties of the Manila-based liaison office;
• Performs other ad hoc tasks related to communications, program development and office administration as requested by the Country Director.
3. Representation and Networking
• Acts as a contact person for specific donors, embassies and international organizations;
• Represents NP at relevant meetings, seminars, functions and other stakeholder meetings;
• Networks with other groups, organizations and institutions working in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao and explores avenues for cooperation and strategic (financial or operational) alliances while upholding and adhering to NP’s principles of nonpartisanship, neutrality and impartiality.
4. Internal Coordination
• Works closely with the Makati staff, Operations Department and the Program Department(s) to ensure the proper management of grants;
• Coordinates with the Makati staff, Operations Department and the Program Department(s) to ensure donor reports, communications needs and new grant proposals are delivered on or before deadlines;
• Works closely with the Country Director in following up with and arranging meetings with various embassies, donors, international organizations and other relevant actors.
Duties applicable to all staff
1. Actively work towards the achievement of the goals and mandate of Nonviolent Peace force.
2. Abide by and work in accordance with Nonviolent Peace force values and principles.
3. Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Person Specifications
EDUCATION & TRAINING
REQUIRED PREFERRED
University degree in a related field (International Relations, Political Science, Program Management, Conflict Studies or a similar relevant field)
Post graduate degree in International Relations, Political Science, Conflict Studies or Program Management
Proven experience as an effective team leader and fundraiser
Certificate or diploma course in peace building, conflict transformation or nonviolent peacekeeping
WORK EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED PREFERRED
Minimum six (6) years relevant work experience
NGO/humanitarian work in a conflict environment
Minimum three (3) years international work experience (outside of home country)
Post-conflict/conflict area experience
Cross-cultural work environment experience
Experience working in Mindanao
Experience working with grassroots and/or community-based organizations
Experience in community organizing/mobilization
Experience working with non-state armed groups, military personnel, and/or government officials
Experience working with top government and military officials
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
REQUIRED PREFERRED
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Sound grant writing and report writing skills
Understanding of conflict, peacekeeping and peace building concepts
Understanding of the Mindanao conflict and on-going peace process
Above average decision making and analytical
skills
Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills
Liaison and partnership development skills
Networking skills
Strong leadership skills, working with little supervision
Self-motivation skills, working well with little supervision
Program management skills
Able to write progress and impact reports
based on measurable set of indicators
Conflict management skills
Conflict transformation and mediation skills
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Personal/emotional maturity
Fluent in one of the languages of the Philippines
Remains effective & focused under stressful situations
Team player
Sense of humor
Responsible and professional
Trustworthy
Flexible
Sense of diplomacy and tact
Other
This is a position based in Manila with 25% travel to NP’s Main Office in Mindanao and various field sites.
This position allows for family accompaniment.
Job Email id: HRM-NPP(at)nonviolentpeaceforce.org
Dept/Field Office: Makati City Office, Philippines
Reports To: Country Director, NP (Philippines)
Staff Supervised: Communications Officer, Program Officer (Makati-based), Administrative Assistant, Interns
Job Purpose
The role of the Program Development Manager (PDM) is to oversee, under the general direction of the Country Director, all aspects of program development and communication needs for NP in the Philippines. The PDM must ensure accurate, smooth, timely and targeted correspondence and communications with current and potential donors, policy-makers and NP International.
The PDM will direct program development activities and materials, including but not limited to proposals, donor reports, program reports and program budgets. The PDM must also ensure documentation is accurate and in accordance with both NP’s Civilian Protection Component Program and Conflict Prevention Program.
The PDM will be expected to occasionally visit NP field sites and attend regular meetings and functions in order to fulfill his/her responsibilities.
Key tasks and responsibilities
1. Strategy Implementation
• In coordination with the Country Director and country management, develops organizational policies, assists in recruitment of staff and directs fundraising priorities related to conflict management, peacekeeping and peace building;
• Supervises communications personnel and develops communication materials to be shared with NP International (Brussels), the diplomatic community, current donors, potential donors and policy makers as well as materials to be put on the NP website such as NP’s newsletters, monthly stories and public Annual Reports;
• Understands donor reporting policies and programs and sets up and maintains a tracking system to ensure timely adherence to reporting deadlines;
• Conceptualizes and produces, in coordination with Cohabit-based program staff, logical frameworks and reporting frameworks;
• Assists the Country Director in ensuring the processes for the timely submission of grant proposals, internal program reports to NP Headquarters, reports to donors and communications materials are met;
• Proofreads, edits and finalizes NP documentation as needed in coordination with program staff for review of the Country Director;
• Acts as Officer in Charge of all administrative duties of the Manila-based liaison office;
• Performs other ad hoc tasks related to communications, program development and office administration as requested by the Country Director.
3. Representation and Networking
• Acts as a contact person for specific donors, embassies and international organizations;
• Represents NP at relevant meetings, seminars, functions and other stakeholder meetings;
• Networks with other groups, organizations and institutions working in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao and explores avenues for cooperation and strategic (financial or operational) alliances while upholding and adhering to NP’s principles of nonpartisanship, neutrality and impartiality.
4. Internal Coordination
• Works closely with the Makati staff, Operations Department and the Program Department(s) to ensure the proper management of grants;
• Coordinates with the Makati staff, Operations Department and the Program Department(s) to ensure donor reports, communications needs and new grant proposals are delivered on or before deadlines;
• Works closely with the Country Director in following up with and arranging meetings with various embassies, donors, international organizations and other relevant actors.
Duties applicable to all staff
1. Actively work towards the achievement of the goals and mandate of Nonviolent Peace force.
2. Abide by and work in accordance with Nonviolent Peace force values and principles.
3. Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Person Specifications
EDUCATION & TRAINING
REQUIRED PREFERRED
University degree in a related field (International Relations, Political Science, Program Management, Conflict Studies or a similar relevant field)
Post graduate degree in International Relations, Political Science, Conflict Studies or Program Management
Proven experience as an effective team leader and fundraiser
Certificate or diploma course in peace building, conflict transformation or nonviolent peacekeeping
WORK EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED PREFERRED
Minimum six (6) years relevant work experience
NGO/humanitarian work in a conflict environment
Minimum three (3) years international work experience (outside of home country)
Post-conflict/conflict area experience
Cross-cultural work environment experience
Experience working in Mindanao
Experience working with grassroots and/or community-based organizations
Experience in community organizing/mobilization
Experience working with non-state armed groups, military personnel, and/or government officials
Experience working with top government and military officials
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
REQUIRED PREFERRED
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Sound grant writing and report writing skills
Understanding of conflict, peacekeeping and peace building concepts
Understanding of the Mindanao conflict and on-going peace process
Above average decision making and analytical
skills
Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills
Liaison and partnership development skills
Networking skills
Strong leadership skills, working with little supervision
Self-motivation skills, working well with little supervision
Program management skills
Able to write progress and impact reports
based on measurable set of indicators
Conflict management skills
Conflict transformation and mediation skills
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Personal/emotional maturity
Fluent in one of the languages of the Philippines
Remains effective & focused under stressful situations
Team player
Sense of humor
Responsible and professional
Trustworthy
Flexible
Sense of diplomacy and tact
Other
This is a position based in Manila with 25% travel to NP’s Main Office in Mindanao and various field sites.
This position allows for family accompaniment.
Job Email id: HRM-NPP(at)nonviolentpeaceforce.org
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