The Asia Foundation
Position Description
TITLE: Assistant Program Officer (Civic Education)
PROGRAM: Youth Leadership for Democracy (Youthled)
UNIT: Philippine Office
REPORTS TO: Program Officer (Civic Education)
SUPERVISES: N/A
Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed) is a project of The Asia Foundation and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that aims to increase civic engagement to strengthen democratic governance among Filipino youth.
SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Program Officer in the implementation of activities under the program component and ensure that all goals and objectives are met
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of activities under the program component
- Assist in the development of a workplan and timeline for all program activities
- Assist in the identification of risks and provide recommendations or contingency activities/plans
- Ensure the efficient use of funds and resources
- Ensure that all deadlines are met
- Maintain quality and standards in all activities of the program
- Assist in establishing a data collection system for activities and events
- Assist in partner coordination and ensure that all deliverables assigned to the partner are accomplished
- Partner relationship and management
- Partner activity monitoring – regular meetings and updates with partners
- Ensure that partner activities are continuously aligned with YouthLed vision and objectives
- Fulfill the administration and logistics requirements of the program
- Ensure the timely submission of all financial and administrative forms and requirements
- Coordination with TAF Finance and Subawards Team on all partner and program requirements
- Ensure that all contracts are managed, implemented, and renewed on schedule
- Provide timely and quality reports on all activities and milestones under the component as required by YouthLed reporting guidelines
- Timely submission of all program reports
- Timely submission of all MEL reports
- Provide technical input on program implementation
Other
Performs other functions as may be required by the Country Representative, Deputy Representative, Youth Leadership Senior Leadership Specialist and Chief-of-Party.
How to apply
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Accomplish The Asia Foundation Application Form (https://tinyurl.com/TAFAppForm2022), Resume, and other supporting documents to [email protected] on or before the indicated deadline. Follow the indicated subject heading for the position
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