Program Officer

BENEVOLA DE CEBU FOUNDATION, INC. (BDCFI)

Position Title:
Program Officer

Reports to:
Executive Director

Location:
Mandaue City, Philippines

JOB SUMMARY

Benevola de Cebu Foundation is looking for a
Program Officer
that will play a key role in developing, implementing, and monitoring the Foundation's social impact initiatives under its four pillars:
Health, Education, Resilience, and Culture & Heritage.
The role requires strong program management skills, community engagement, and alignment with the Foundation's governance processes and
values.

The Program Officer works closely with the Executive Director, BDCFI partner institutions and external stakeholders to ensure programs are relevant, impactful, and compliant with regulatory and accreditation standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Program Development & Management

• Develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, and work plans for programs and projects.
• Manage program implementation, ensuring alignment with BDCFI's mission, HEART values, and strategic priorities.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to community partners and LGUs.
• Coordinate with the Executive Director in preparing program briefs for the
  BDCFI BOT

2. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Establish program indicators, data-gathering tools, and reporting systems.
• Collect and analyze data to assess program effectiveness and
  demonstrate social impact.
• Prepare progress reports for the Executive Director, and the Board of Trustees.
• Recommend improvements and scale-up strategies based on evaluation findings.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships

• Build and sustain partnerships with
  LGUs, government agencies (e.g., TESDA, DOH, DepEd, DSWD), private sector, academe, and civil society.
• Represent the Foundation in meetings, fora, and public engagements.

4. Compliance & Governance

• Support the Executive Director in ensuring compliance with
  DSWD, PCNC, and BIR accreditation requirements
  .
• Maintain documentation of MOAs, Board resolutions, and program records for audit and governance review.
• Monitor adherence to foundation financial and procurement policies

5. Financial & Administrative Accountability

• Assist in the preparation of program budgets and coordinate with the Finance team on disbursement and liquidation processes.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of funds and resources in accordance with BDCFI and ABDCI policies.

6. Communication & Advocacy

• Ensure documentation of success stories, case studies, and impact reports.
• Contribute to advocacy campaigns and media initiatives that highlight BDCFI's role in
  nurturing healthy communities and enriching lives.

7. Cross-Functional & Governance Support

• Work with Finance, Admin and Communications in ensuring smooth program implementation.
• Support the Executive Director in preparing materials for Board and committee deliberations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Public Administration, Management or related field.
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in NGOs, corporate foundations, or development organizations.
• Knowledge of program cycle management, monitoring & evaluation frameworks, and compliance standards for foundations.
• Strong project management, coordination, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Filipino; Cebuano proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with M&E or project management tools is an advantage.
• Highly organized, deadline-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and has passion for community development and advocacy work