Site Coordinator

Immediate Supervisor: Project Manager/Project Officer
Department: Programs
Location: Hybrid, Davao Oriental

General Description

The Site Coordinator shall oversee the implementation of project goals and objectives to the local targets and priorities of partner peoples’ organization, municipalities, provincial government, and regional line agencies of the assigned project. He/She will be primarily responsible in coordinating and orchestrating development programs and related activities within project sites that are of concern to the project, including but not limited to the involvement of the academic institutions and research groups identified as project partner.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

The Site Coordinator will be primarily responsible for the following: 
 
General Administration of the Project:
1. Ensures a collaborative working relationship with and among the Project partners and acts as the primary contact point of WWF-Philippines in the project site.
2. Provides administrative support to the Projects on a day-to-day basis, including the preparation of project report and other requirements.
3. Coordinates, assists and facilitates events by taking the lead in the preparation of documents, materials, and logistics for the meetings, workshops and conferences.
4. Arranges and schedules meetings and appointments, as instructed by the Project Manager.
5. Facilitates meetings with partners & stakeholders and prepares documentation including the minutes of meetings or activity reports.
6. Makes travel arrangements including the preparation and liquidation of travel grants and vouchers.
7. Coordinates with Admin, IT and Finance units on supplies and equipment 
requirements.
8. Facilitates the signing of consultants’ contracts and agreements.
9. With the support of the Finance and Admin units of WWF-Philippines, assists in monitoring the financial performance of the project (in terms of funding status, budgets, financial reports, burn rate, etc.) through coordination with the finance and admin departments of the other project partners.
10. Submits regular liquidation reports and progress billing with Finance Unit, and coordinates workshops, meetings, and travels of WWF staff and stakeholders for Project-related activities.
 
Reporting: 
1. Assists in the preparation of periodic work and financial plans and budgets with the Project Manager and Finance and Administrative Assistant, in consultation with Project partners.
2. Assists the Project Manager in preparing reports in the form of project, financial and technical progress reports, including presentations.
3. Participates in project development initiatives, in cooperation with the Project Development and Marketing units.
 
Monitoring:
1. Assists in carrying out regular monitoring of progress according to the project plan, uses and implements monitoring and evaluation tools with measurable indicators for this purpose.
2. Ensures that reports are delivered on time.
3. Ensures adequate quality of data gathered in the project through regular quality controls.
 
Working Relationships:

Internal: Within WWF Philippines, this post reports to the Project Manager, and is expected to work with other staff within and outside the project site when necessary.
 
External: Government officials, government agencies, academic institutions, community leaders and members, stakeholders, other NGOs, media and private sector.

Minimum Position Requirements

Education: At least university degree related to environmental management, social development, international relations, or behavioral sciences.

Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience working with communities preferably with agri/agro livelihood aspects.
 
Special Qualities / Skills Required:
Above average communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, able to speak the local dialect in place of assignment
High interpersonal skills
Sharp decision-making and organization skills 
Willing to learn the technical aspect in relation to project implementation
Knowledge of Geographic Information System (GIS)
Willing and able to travel, preferably owns and drives a single motorcycle and lives in Davao Oriental

How to apply

As an equal employment opportunity employer, WWF does not discriminate based on an applicant’s race, religion, sex, gender, or disability status. Submissions by mail will not be accepted to reduce the use of paper. Due to the high volume of applications, inquiries via phone cannot be accepted.

Interested applicants can email their CV with a cover letter to apply@wwf.org.ph with the subject line: Site Coordinator [First name initial_Middle name initial_Full last name].