Program Officer for Employee Formation III

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

I. Program Design and Implementation

• Supports and strengthens the process of conceptualization and development of

formation programs and activities that address the needs of employees

o Conducts research and needs analysis to identify formation needs of

employees

o Comes up with an initial analysis based on data gathered, and proposes new

programs to address emerging needs or improvements to existing programs

• Designs program flow of formation programs and activities, and identifies logistical

requirements to ensure successful implementation

o Works with resource persons/ facilitators, the OMI team, and other partners

on designing the programs and instructional materials

o Outlines and assigns the roles and responsibilities of team members to

effectively execute the planned programs and activities, if applicable

• Manages all financial aspects related to the assigned programs, including cash

advance, responsible disbursement, liquidation of funds, distribution of

honorariums, and adherence to the approved budget

o Drafts the budget proposal for the assigned programs and activities, for

approval of the Director

• Monitors the logistical support provided by the Program Assistant for the assigned

programs and ascertains the proper performance of responsibilities

• Coordinates with relevant stakeholders, including program participants and resource

persons to facilitate seamless program execution and maximize impact

II. Program Evaluation

• Develops or uses current evaluation tools such as surveys, interviews, and focus

groups to gather feedback on program runs, and analyzes the data collected to derive

actionable insights and recommendations for enhancing program formation

strategies

• Prepares detailed evaluation reports documenting findings, insights, and

recommendations for program formation outcomes

III. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor, or any

authorized representative

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Proficiency : Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills, effectively conveying information and ideas
• Leadership and Management Skills : Demonstrates excellent capacity to encourage and oversee co-workers and subordinates
• Facilitation Skills : Demonstrates proficiency in guiding group discussions, workshops, and training sessions effectively
• Planning and Organization Skills : Capable of strategic planning, organizing tasks, and managing all resources efficiently to achieve objectives
• Program Design Expertise : Possesses knowledge and experience in developing and

designing programs tailored to specific needs and objectives

• Team Player : Collaborates effectively within a team environment, fostering cooperation and contributing positively
• Networking/Relationship-Building Skills : Ability to establish good working dynamics

with all internal and external partners

• Technological Savvy : Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and

other Internet applications

• Time Management Skills : Displays a strong work ethic, adheres to systematic

approaches, and manages tasks effectively, even under tight deadlines and pressure

• Proactivity and Innovation : Demonstrates proactive behavior and the ability to work

autonomously with minimal supervision, taking initiative to address challenges and pursue opportunities for improvement

• Ignatian Spirituality and Formation : Strong knowledge on Ignatian spirituality concepts and practices

Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of any Bachelor's Degree
• With work experience in formation-related; previous work experience or familiarity with the Ateneo de Manila educational system is an advantage
• With prior experience in roles related to formation building
• Familiarity with the Ateneo de Manila educational system is an advantage

The 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.