Program Officer for Organizational Sustainability

Quezon City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities:The Program Officer for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) III provides program management support by assisting with research, event management, documentation, funding sourcing, and communication coordination for SDGs and other initiatives at AIS.The position supports mainstreaming the UN Sustainable Development Goals as one of the key strategic thrusts of the AIS, and the larger University, through the priority area of integral ecology and the Magis Aspirations on becoming a Laudato Si’ University.Main Duties and Responsibilities:I. Program Management SupportKeeps abreast of local and international trends, standards, and requirements related to organizational sustainabilitySupports the development and promotion of projects and policies which operationalize Organizational Stability (OS), and evaluation of its effectivenessDesigns informational and educational communication campaigns and reading materials such as manuals, guides, journals, tool kits, slide decks and articles focused on OS for various audiences and stakeholders, whenever necessaryUpdates the content of the social media platforms and AIS website in coordination with the University Marketing and Communications Office and the Digital Information and Technology Services cluster, specifically managing sections relevant to the OS programSupports the establishment, implementation and evaluation of the strategic direction and initiatives of the OS ProgramConducts research activities related to OS including gathering information, analyzing data, and synthesizing findings to help develop program concepts, decisions, and strategiesDocuments program initiatives and offers insights to the Program Head, aiding in the completion of program reports and performance evaluationsAssists the Project Head in tasks relating to research, capacity-building, products/services creation, logistical needs, training, and managing the OS ProgramCreates sustainability products and services and develops training content catering to the needs of internal and external stakeholdersDocuments program initiatives and offers insights to the Program Head, aiding in the completion of program reports and performance evaluationsPlans and facilitates OS capacity-building activities—talks, workshops, conferences, and meetings—for stakeholders across sectors (academe, private, government).Coordinates and manages logistical needs for OS program events with University offices and external suppliers (e.g., caterers).II. Stakeholder Engagements and Partnerships SupportPrepares necessary reports, outgoing letters, and other communication to all internal and external stakeholders for review by the Program HeadCompiles year-end accomplishment reports for the networks and working groups supported by the programIII. Program Management SupportAssists the Program Head with monitoring and disbursing funding and in exploring other financial resources as per program requirements and prioritiesPrepares reports regarding budget adherence and resource utilization against established plans and targetsIdentifies opportunities for cost-saving measures and explores alternative sources of funding, grants, and resource support to enhance program sustainability and impactImplements and maintains program systems, including work procedures, work schedules, records and databases, employee reports, and filing systemsIV. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor, or any authorized representativeKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Environmental Science & Management: Knowledge of ecological systems, processes, and data analysis
Sustainable Development: Understanding of concepts, frameworks, and indicators
Sustainability Integration: Promotes sustainability in education and institutions
Liaising & Interpersonal: Skilled in networking and stakeholder engagement
Initiative & Adaptability: Proactive, willing to learn, adaptable
Research: Strong in gathering, analyzing, synthesizing data
Collaboration & Networking: Builds and maintains partnerships
Communication: Clear oral and written skills
Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving: Assesses issues and develops solutions

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Sustainable Development, Sustainability Management); Master’s preferred
At least 1 year of relevant work experience preferred; fresh graduates welcome

Entry Level / Junior, Apprentice Public Service and NGOs Higher Education / Academia 1 opening Bachelor's degree graduateThe Ateneo de Manila University (Ateneo) is one of the leading universities in the Philippines. More than 150 years in existence, the Ateneo has grown into a major Jesuit institution. Officially it became a university in 1959. It offers over 100 academic degree programmes. Ateneo offers Basic Education (Grade School, Junior and Senior High School). In addition, the Loyola Schools (college) is made up of four schools (Social Sciences; Humanities; Science and Engineering; and Management) that offer graduate and undergraduate degrees, with a total enrolment of about 10,000 students per year. The Ateneo has 4 professional schools located in 3 campuses in Quezon City, Makati City and Pasig City (Business; Government; Law; and Medicine and Public Health), with about 4,000 professional postgraduate students. It has an array of research centres, 11 of which are recognized as Centres of Excellence by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education. In addition to a European Studies Programme, it has a Centre for Asian Studies that fosters comparative research on East and Southeast Asia. The Ateneo has 207 partnerships with universities around the world (82 in Europe, 87 in Asia, 11 in Australia and New Zealand, and 27 in North and South America) and is a member of the ASEAN Universities Network and 3 other international university networks. The Ateneo’s Rizal Library is the most advanced in the Philippines with over 307,000 titles in its collection and online access to most major academic journals.

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