STREAM-EWS Project Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Officer will be responsible for supporting the EWS team in the implementation of technical activities related to the STREAM early warning system. S/he will support the Project Lead in planning and implementing technical activities for the project in Mindanao. S/he will provide support in installing and maintaining sensors, coordinating with and supporting officials technically, and preparing and facilitating technical activities in coordination with other team members, support departments, and partners. S/he will support in monitoring the progress of the technical activities.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Project Implementation

2. Provide support in the preparation and implementation of STREAM activities such as training, including preparation and facilitation of these activities.

3. Provide support in on-site installation, testing, and routine maintenance of EWS sensors and IoT devices.
4. Provide support in coordinating with PIN support departments, disaster management officials, partners, and beneficiaries regarding project activities;
5. Draft relevant narrative activity updates in accordance with relevant templates, requirements, and deadlines and upon his/her line manager's request.

6. Translate (English/Bisaya) activity documentation, project presentation, training materials, monitoring tools, and other documents as needed.

7. Stakeholder Engagement

8. Liaise with local government agencies, community leaders, and other relevant stakeholders to foster collaboration and ensure their active involvement in the project.

9. Support organizing and facilitating stakeholder consultations, workshops, and training sessions to enhance their understanding and ownership of the early warning system.

10. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

11. Supervise the collection of field data and use monitoring tools to analyze the efficacy of alert dissemination

12. Provide support in monitoring, reporting, and archiving STREAM activities: supervised preparation of the monitoring tools and analysis of data, support the development of activity report and archiving of project documentation and means of verification;
13. Participation in the weekly and monthly team meetings with support departments such as Comms and MEAL.
14. Generate evidence-based narrative reports and "Means of Verification" (MOV) for weekly and monthly reviews.

15. Actively promote and manage the Community Feedback and Response Mechanism (CFRM) to ensure project accountability

16. Admin/Finance-Related Support

17. Draft implementation approval letters for government officials.

18. Prepare advance requests and clearance of expenses.
19. Any other admin tasks requested by the line manager.

Requirements

The successful candidate should possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, Social Work, Environmental Science, Communications, and other relevant fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community-based DRRM; experience in projects involving tech-based solutions or early warning systems is an advantage
• Knowledge, interest, and motivation regarding disaster risk reduction, early warning systems, environment, and climate change.
• Experience in conducting or facilitating community-based training and information campaigns in DRRM and related fields.
• Availability and willingness to travel in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao areas.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Fluency in English, Bisaya, and Filipino, both written and spoken.
• High ethical standards and ability to endorse principles of confidentiality, commitment to and understanding of PIN's aims and values

Other Skills and Qualities We Look For:

·     Experience with tech-based solutions, IoT, or early warning systems is a major advantage

·     Strong collaboration and teamwork skills

·     Analytical and problem-solving skills

·     Proven ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines

·     Capacity to assess complex issues and recommend effective solutions

·     Genuine willingness and eagerness to learn and grow

Benefits

· Salaries are according to People in Need Salary Scale. Candidates will be informed about the salaries in the beginning of the recruitment process

· Health insurance for both in-patient and out-patient care with maximum benefit limit of PHP per year per person

· Accident insurance for all injuries during work time

· days of paid leave per year

· days of paid sick leave per year

· Educational leave

· Compensation leave for working overtime when requested by the Line Manager

· Maternity, Paternity and Solo Parental Leave according to law

· Communication or internet allowance on monthly basis

· Home office after agreement with Line Manager

· PIN offers relocation package for staff moving to the duty station

· Extensive Capacity Building program, both internal and external trainings - Induction training, internal online opportunities, such as access to e-learning platform and live webinars

· Opportunities to travel locally

· Per diem for working outside of the duty town depending on the location. Full reimbursement of accommodation and transportation during business trips

· Friendly and fair environment in small collective structure where everyone knows each other

• · Work hours are from 8:00 am - 5:00pm, Monday to Friday with one hour break for lunch