Call for Applications: Project Coordinator (PARTICIPATE BARMM)

Unit: Ateneo Policy Center - School of Government (APC-ASOG)

Duration: Three Months (initial contract; subject to renewal)

I. Brief Description 

The Ateneo School of Government is the public policy academic arm of Ateneo de Manila University. Its long-term mission is to teach and work with effective and ethical public servants to build prosperous, sustainable, just, and happy communities in the Philippines, empowered by democratic, participatory, transparent, and accountable governance institutions and processes. Through its research and extension programs, and its work with public, private and civil society organizations, ASOG aims to develop and foster innovative ideas and approaches in order to change mindsets and systems in such areas as leadership, poverty eradication, climate change, social accountability, and politics.

The Political Participation for Greater Electoral Integrity (PARTICIPATE) is a five-year program implemented by ASOG in partnership with the La Salle Institute of Governance (LSIG), National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL), and Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO). PARTICIPATE aims to increase and enhance non-partisan political participation by the citizenry and civil society organizations in government-administered national and local electoral processes as an essential element of true democratic governance. It advances political participation in elections through three interrelated objectives: 1) bolster citizen oversight of electoral processes, 2) increase the availability and accessibility of information to promote informed voting, and 3) support constituency-building for electoral reforms.

II. Scope of Work

The Project Coordinator (PARTICIPATE BARMM) with focus on Training and Capacity-Building shall be part of the project development team expected to implement a training, research, and policy work project on political participation for greater electoral integrity in BARMM.

 The Project Coordinator (PARTICIPATE BARMM) is expected to:

• Lead in the coordination with identified partners and stakeholders for the implementation of assigned research, training, and technical assistance projects as determined by the Project Development Team;
• Provide assistance to the Project Development Team in undertaking research work that will funnel into a training program, specifically by conducting reviews and analyses of literature, development of research instruments, data gathering, data analysis, and write-ups related to the development of training modules, learning materials, case studies, and other related reports;
• Lead in the preparations of administrative requirements and logistics for events organized by the Project Team, which may include but are not limited to physical or online trainings and capacity-building interventions, conferences, seminars, and research colloquia;
• Provide assistance in the completion of reports and lead the preparations of other administrative and financial documents as required in the project implementation;
• Assist in the management of project monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework, and in the preparation of periodic reports, and other documentation requirements for internal and external reporting; and
• Attend all necessary meetings and report to the office as scheduled by the Project Development Team; and
• Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Project Development Team related to the functions enumerated above.

III. Qualifications

The qualifications for the Project Coordinator (PARTICIPATE BARMM) position are as follows: 

• A bachelor’s degree in any social science, public policy, or community development with excellent academic performance;
• Must possess at least two (2) years’ experience in research work, project management for training and capacity-building activities;
• Demonstrates knowledge in governance and institutions, youth and development, public opinion, and/or political economy; knowledge in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is an advantage;
• Can efficiently handle and deliver outputs with minimal supervision;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to work in a team; and
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

IV. Application Requirements

All interested applicants must submit the following:

1. An Application Letter addressed to Dr. Julio C. Teehankee, Chief of Party, PARTICIPATE
2. Curriculum Vitae 

Please submit the required documents via email to policycenter.asog@ateneo.edu and use “[SURNAME] – Project Coordinator (PARTICIPATE BARMM)” as email subject. Deadline for the submission of application is on December 15, 2024.