About COAR:

COAR is an independent social enterprise that directly supports practitioners, policymakers, and donors by facilitating humanitarian and development interventions in complex, fragile, and high-risk environments.

Objectives

To lead the set-up, implementation, and close-out of projects in a professional and cost-efficient manner
To allocate resources within and across projects
To build and maintain strong relationships between COAR and its clients in a way that ensures the client’s satisfaction and guarantees business continuity.
Activities

Project Management

Develop work-plans in accordance with proposals/contracts/terms of reference and project-logframes, liaise with clients, and work with technical and support teams to plan and successfully deliver projects;
Maintain and regularly update detailed work plans based on client and team feedback;
Oversee technical workstreams, coordinate with team members where necessary, and ensure that deliverables are on-time and excellent;
Allocate human resources based on work and resource plans, and ensure clear communication with Finance/Accounting Department;
Deliver operating budget to Finance/Accounting Department; track expenditure through monthly BvAs to ensure spending remains within approved budget;
File all project-related documentation in accordance with COAR processes and standards;
Ensure project team members submit monthly timesheets and invoices correctly and before within deadline;
Support the finance team with the preparation of invoices to clients in compliance with contract clauses;
Ensure projects are compliant with client procedures, contractual arrangements and general terms and conditions (including finances, procurement, recruitment etc.);
Client Management

Under the leadership of either the Senior Program Manager, act as a focal point for client engagement, ensuring communication is fast, clear and precise;
Proactively communicate with clients and incorporate feedback into deliverables;
Ensure the client is constantly up to date on workstreams and any modifications.
Organizational

In coordination with the Senior Program Manager, engage with external stakeholders and peers to increase the visibility of COAR profile in the Philippines region
Support the Senior Program Manager in business development by contributing to proposals/bids and engaging with potential clients
Participate and contribute in internal and external organizational meetings.
Contextual

Maintain a working knowledge of research methodologies and best practice as these pertain to COAR’s projects;
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the political, economic, social, humanitarian, military and conflict-related, infrastructure-related, and geopolitical dynamics in relevant countries;
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of client-needs, the response architecture, relevant UN agencies, funds and programmes, as well as the programmes, interventions, and activities of relevant international NGOs, civil society organizations, etc.;
Deliverables

The Project Manager will:

Management project cycles, ensuring projects are successfully implemented;
Manage financial and administrative aspects of all projects;
Collaborate with COAR team members to ensure the delivery of excellent work;
Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate for the Project Manager position will have:

A BA degree in business management, political science, international affairs, public administration, public policy, international development, or a related field
A minimum of two years’ work experience in the management and implementation of client-funded projects, preferably within the field of research and analysis
Strong understanding of donor government requirements, regulations, and rules, particularly as related to compliance and due diligence
Experience managing budgets
Work experience with an implementing organization, such as a UN agency or local/international NGO highly desirable
Demonstrated understanding of donor-funded humanitarian, early recovery, peacebuilding, stabilization, and/or development architecture
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and managerial skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the regional context, namely Philippines.
Native or near-native English
Excellent command of Microsoft Office applications and Google Applications
Demonstrated ability and/or willingness to work under tight deadlines, and liaise with donor representatives and partner organization colleagues under pressure and during off-work hours
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently within a remote-based team
Strong presentation, reporting, and communication skills
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
High level of professionalism
Commitment to discretion and confidentiality
Strict adherence to COAR’s code of conduct and safeguarding policies at all times.

Please send your resume/CV