Project Officer (ACCESS 3 Project)

The Project Officer will support the implementation of the ECHO-funded ACCESS 3 Project, leading rapid emergency response activities during disasters and conflict-related crises, conducting needs assessments, coordinating with partners, and supporting preparedness and project implementation in affected communities in the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate rapid emergency response activities during disasters and conflict-related crises.
• Conduct rapid needs assessments and support response planning for affected communities.
• Work closely with consortium partners, government agencies, LGUs, BARMM ministries, and humanitarian actors.
• Monitor response activities and help ensure quality, timely, and accountable delivery of assistance.
• Prepare situation reports, project updates, and donor reports.
• Support project implementation, monitoring, documentation, and operational coordination.
• Strengthen emergency preparedness through contingency planning, simulations, and readiness activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Development, DRRM, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian response, emergency preparedness, DRRM, or humanitarian project management.
• Experience conducting rapid needs assessments and supporting emergency response operations.
• Strong coordination experience with government agencies, NGOs, and humanitarian partners.
• Experience working in disaster-affected and/or conflict-affected communities.
• Knowledge of humanitarian standards, safeguarding, protection, gender equality, and accountability principles.
• Experience with donor-funded or consortium projects is an advantage.
• Familiarity with the Mindanao and BARMM context is highly desirable.

Skills

• Humanitarian Response
• Emergency Preparedness
• Disaster Risk Reduction Management
• Humanitarian Programme Management
• Rapid Needs Assessment
• Emergency response operations
• Coordination with Government Authorities
• Coordination with NGOs
• Communication with Humanitarian Partners
• Working in Disaster-Affected Communities
• Working in Conflict-Affected Communities
• Humanitarian Standards for Children
• Safeguarding
• Protection
• Gender Equality
• Accountability Principles
• Donor-funded Project Management
• Consortium Management