Heifer International
Job Description
Job Title:
Department:
County Program:
Reports to:
Grade:
Regional Program Officer-Southern Philippine Office
Asia/South Pacific Program
Philippines
Regional Program Manager
6
Function:
To provide leadership in facilitating and coordinating program development and
project management in livestock husbandry and animal health according to the
five-year Strategic Plan of the Philippine Country program following holistic and
integrated approaches; to ensure quality of technical content and management
process of the projects in the field that are undertaken by partners.
Responsibilities:
A. Verify new project proposals, visit proposed sites, help in deciding
appropriate animal species, and work out plans for passing-on-the-gift.
B. Review project proposals prior to submission to the Executive
Committee for decision.
C. Assist partner organizations in local purchase of livestock and
shipment to project sites where appropriate.
D. Organize and facilitate capacity building activities for project partners in
coordination with Training Officer and Planning, Monitoring and
Evaluation Officer.
E. Support Regional Program Manager in developing and nurturing good
working partnerships and linkages with NGOs, government agencies,
local institutions, veterinary and livestock associations, and other like
minded organizations.
F. Follow-up timely submission by partners of reports to Heifer Philippines
G. Facilitate reporting of projects by project partners.
H. Assist Regional Program Manager in developing and writing concept
papers and project proposals for umbrella projects.
I. Identify and assess suitability of like-minded organizations and
agencies as partners of Heifer.
J. Operationalize the Monitoring and Evaluation plan of projects.
K. Visit and monitor projects periodically in assigned geographic area to
ensure effective implementation and accountability.
L. Coordinate with Regional Program Manager periodic planning,
monitoring and evaluation of field projects.
M. Maintain regular communications and reporting to the Regional
Program Manager.
N. Extend social mobilization and some technical support across regional
offices in inter-disciplinary manner.
O. Coordinate international and local visits to the region.
P. Seek continued growth in the knowledge of Heifer International
programs and issues of hunger and poverty.
Q. Perform other job-related duties as requested.
Education and/or Experience:
College graduate in Agriculture or Animal, Veterinary, environmental or social
work required; plus at least three (3) years work experience in development
organizations. And at least one (1) year experience in working with multidisciplinary teams. Exposure in field-based holistic programs and participatory
approaches preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
a.) Strong knowledge and experience in animal science and social
mobilization.
b.) Very good oral and written communication skills in English.
c.) Strong knowledge and experience in project management cycle.
d.) Familiarity with basic issues associated with poverty, hunger, and
environment.
e.) Strong leadership, facilitation, presentation and interpersonal abilities.
f.) Familiarity and experience with participatory tools and techniques for
holistic and integrated approaches to rural and community development.
g.) Strong knowledge and skills in networking with like-minded organizations
and partnership building.
h.) Ability to cooperate effectively and harmoniously with project partners and
like-minded organizations within region.
i.) Computer proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools,
electronic mail and internet (Microsoft preferred).
j.) Ability to speak some regional languages is desirable.
k.) Ability and willingness to work with flexible schedule.
l.) Ability and willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and
internationally.
m.) Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully
and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
n.) Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork and cooperation.
o.) Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs, and to gender
equity.