Thursday, July 3, 2014

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN EASTERN VISAYAS


The Asian Development Bank per information from its consultant Sheryl Nazaret Casas, is in need of 5 engineers, one Project Manager, Community Development Coordinator, Project Development Officer, 7 Financial Analysts, Finance Officer.

The work will be under a grant project funded by Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) under the project dubbed as Grant Emergency Assistance and Early Recovery for Poor Municipalities Affected by Typhoon Yolanda.
 


Please note application is done online. If interested please register as Individual Consultant in the Asian Development Bank Consultant Management System (CMS) under this link:


Please note application is done online. If interested please register as Individual Consultant in the Asian Development Bank Consultant Management System (CMS) under this link:

and submit Expression of Interest (EOI) in the Consulting Services Recruitment Notice (CSRN) under these links:

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JOB VACANCY: Engineers (5 Positions)

Asian Development Bank-Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Grant 9175-PHI: Emergency Assistance and Early Recovery for Poor Municipalities Affected by Typhoon Yolanda


Engineers (national, 12 person-months each)

Reporting directly to the project manager, the engineers will be assigned to specific municipalities to provide the required technical assistance to communities and local government units in the implementation of subcomponent A1.  The engineers will initiate, facilitate, and coordinate the preparation and implementation of the program of works and procurement packages for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of damaged municipal and community infrastructure. The specific responsibilities are as follows:

(i)            Plan, organize, and implement the infrastructure subprojects in the assigned areas of responsibility using CDD and CEAC;
(ii)           Monitor and report progress of implementation of infrastructure subprojects;
(ii)           Validate DANA results in the covered areas and make necessary recommendations;
(i)            Assist community volunteers in the planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of infrastructure sub-projects;
(ii)           Lead the preparation of program of works,  detailed cost estimates, technical specifications and plans for infrastructure subprojects;
(iii)          Ensure compliance of subprojects with established policies, guidelines, regulations, and specifications;
(iv)         Prepare and submit required progress and completion reports;
(v)          Review and endorse request for fund release (RFR) for infrastructure subprojects and related activities;
(vi)         Perform other tasks related to the implementation of subcomponent A1, as may be assigned by project manager, DSWD Regional Director, and designated ADB project officer.

The engineer should have a degree in civil engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in rural/community development projects. Work experience in CDD and/or post-disaster rehabilitation projects is preferred.  He/she should be computer literate and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Proficiency in local dialects is an advantage. 



JOB VACANCY: Project Manager

Asian Development Bank-Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Grant 9175-PHI: Emergency Assistance and Early Recovery for Poor Municipalities Affected by Typhoon Yolanda

Project Manager (national, 14 person-months)

The project manager will lead the Project Management Team for subcomponent A.1. He/She will have the overall responsibility for the proper administration and implementation of project activities and monitoring and reporting of project results under subcomponent A.1. The specific responsibilities are as follows:

(i)            Supervise, coordinate, and manage the planning and implementation of project activities under subcomponent A.1.;
(ii)           Consolidate the results of the validation of the damage assessment and need analysis (DANA) in covered project areas;
(iii)          Provide leadership in the identification, selection, and rehabilitation of infrastructure projects in accordance with the principles and guidelines on building back better;
(iv)         Ensure that the community-driven development (CDD) approach and the community empowerment activity cycle (CEAC), which have been developed and implemented under the KALAHI-CIDDS project of the government, is observed to the extent possible in the implementation of subcomponent A.1.;
(v)          Establish an appropriate management system, including operational guidelines and procedures, for enhanced transparency and accountability in project implementation;
(vi)         Provide guidance and supervision of all project staff/consultants under subcomponent A.1.;
(vii)        Ensure that all processes, financial reports, reports on expenditures, and procurement are in accordance with accepted accounting and auditing rules and regulations as well as ADB policies and guidelines;
(viii)       Monitor the progress of project activities and prepare all required progress and completion reports; and
(ix)         Perform such other duties as may be assigned by DSWD Region Director and designated ADB project officer.

The project manager will be licensed civil engineer, preferably with post-graduate studies in project management, community development, or other related fields. He/she should have at least 10 years of professional experience in rural/community infrastructure development project using CDD approach. He/she should have demonstrated leadership and management skills in the implementation of community-based disaster response and recovery projects.  The consultant should be computer literate and have excellent written and oral communication skills.  Work experience in Region VIII and proficiency in the local dialects would be an advantage.



JOB VACANCY: Community Development Coordinator

Asian Development Bank-Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Grant 9175-PHI: Emergency Assistance and Early Recovery for Poor Municipalities Affected by Typhoon Yolanda


Community Development Coordinator (national, 12 person-months)

Under the supervision of the project manager, the community development coordinator (CDC) will have the overall responsibility of organizing community members and developing the required competencies to plan, manage, implement, monitor, and sustain CDD investments. The specific responsibilities of the CDC are as follows:

(i)            Initiate, facilitate, and monitor the CDD and CEAC processes in participating communities;
(ii)           Assess, plan, organize, and manage the required capacity development activities for the communities;
(iii)          Provide technical assistance for community organizing and conduct capacity building activities;
(iv)         Recommend strategies on effecitive CEAC facilitation, stakeholder engagement, and inter-agency coordination;
(v)          Ensure compliance with social and environmental safeguards policies and gender action plans;
(vi)         Prepare and submit the required progress and completion reports; and
(vii)        Perform other tasks related to the implementation of subcomponent A.1., as may be assigned by project manager, DSWD Regional Director, and designated ADB project officer.

The CDC should have a degree in community development, social work, public administration, anthropology, sociology, or related field.  He/she will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in project management, community organizing, and community development strategies, 2 years of which should be at a supervisory capacity. Work experience in Region VIII and proficiency in local dialects would be an advantage.



JOB VACANCY: Project Development Officer

Asian Development Bank-Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Grant 9175-PHI: Emergency Assistance and Early Recovery for Poor Municipalities Affected by Typhoon Yolanda

Project Development Officer (national, 12 person-months)

The project development officer (PDO) will assist the project manager in the overall supervision, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all project activities under subcomponent A.1.  The specific responsibilities of the PDO are as follows:

(i)            Manage a performance monitoring system that will document project processes, progress, achievements, and lessons learned under subcomponent A.1.;
(ii)           Provide close monitoring and field implementation support to PMT staff to ensure accomplishment of intended results;
(iii)          Review and consolidate all project progress and completion reports submitted by PMT and ensure that they are complete, accurate, and in accordance with prescribed formats;
(iv)         Assist the PMT in engaging and working with communities and stakeholders;
(v)          Identify implementation issues and recommend measures to address them; and
(vi)         Perform other tasks related to the implementation of subcomponent A.1., as may be assigned by project manager, DSWD Regional Director, and designated ADB project officer.

The PDO should have a  degree in community development, social work, social science, or a related field. He/She should have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in project management, community organizing, and stakeholder relations.  He/She should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy is a requirement.

 


Asian Development Bank-Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Grant 9175-PHI: Emergency Assistance and Early Recovery for Poor Municipalities Affected by Typhoon Yolanda


Financial Analysts (national, 12 person-months each)

Under the supervision of the project manager, the financial analysts will be assigned to specific municipalities with the overall responsibility of managing the finances for the subprojects and other activities in accordance with prescribed ADB guidelines and procedures. The specific responsibilities are as follows:

(i)            Establish systems and processes for community-based financial management and fiduciary control in the implementation of subcomponent A.1.;
(ii)           Provide quality assurance and quality control of all financial transactions, including RFRs and accounting and auditing of community grants;
(iii)          Provide technical assistance to community volunteers and project engineers in the preparation and finalization of program works, particularly on the soundness of unit costs and appropriateness of cost estimates in accordance with the prescribed parameters as outlined in the DSWD infrastructure manual; 
(iv)         Set up and manage the cash books, record financial transactions, reconcile bank records, and prepare status of subproject fund utilization report;
(v)          Facilitate efficient and effective implementation of approved community subprojects;
(vi)         Initiate and coordinate monthly community meetings on financial management to discuss and review financial documents and other required financial reports;
(vii)        Review and certify all RFRs, including the required supporting documents;
(viii)       Prepare and submit the required financial reports; and
(ix)         Perform other tasks related to the implementation of subcomponent A.1., as may be assigned by project manager, DSWD Regional Director, and designated ADB project officer.
   
The financial analyst should have a degree in accountancy or business administration, with at least 1 year experience in managing community/rural development projects. He/She must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. He/She must be able to speak the local dialect. Computer literacy is a requirement.





JOB VACANCY: Finance Officer

Asian Development Bank-Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction Grant 9175-PHI: Emergency Assistance and Early Recovery for Poor Municipalities Affected by Typhoon Yolanda


Finance Officer (national, 12 person-months)

Under the supervision of the project manager, the finance officer will work closely with the finance analysts and other PMT staff and ensure completeness, correctness, and timely processing of RFRs and fund transfers to community accounts under subcomponent A.1. He/She will also have the responsibility of reviewing and endorsing the claims submitted by the implementing partner for subcomponent A.2. The specific responsibilities of the PDO are as follows:

(i)            Prepare and monitor the implementation of the physical and financial plan for the subcomponent A.1.;
(ii)           Oversee and manage the project finances for subcomponent A.1.;
(iii)          Review and endorse the claims submitted by the implementing partner under subcomponent A.2. to ADB for further processing and payment through the DSWD Region VIII Office;
(iv)         Ensure that obligation and disbursement of funds are in accordance with the approved financial plan, prescribed financial reporting requirements, and applicable ADB policies and guidelines;
(v)          Prepare and issue project fund release and monitor project funds utilization;
(vi)         Consolidate all required financial reports for the project; and
(vii)        Perform other tasks related to the implementation of subcomponent A.1., as may be assigned by project manager, DSWD Regional Director, and designated ADB project officer.

The finance officer should have a degree in accountancy or business administration. He/She should have at least 2 years of relevant work experience in financial management of foreign-assisted rural/community development projects.  He/She should have at least 8 hours of relevant training in financial management. He/She should have good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy is a requirement. opt