Jobs for Research Assistants, University of the Philippines - Manila Campus

University of the Philippines (UP) Manila is looking for research assistants for its EIDR project entitled "Establishing the Impact, Best Practices and Constraints of Community Managed Health Programs in Murcia, Negros Occidental and in Aloran, Misamis Occidental Philippines".

Tasks and Responsibilities of Research Assistant include:

1. Assists with the research

• helps gather and assess stacks of statistics and other data; 
• helps establish effective research procedures and standards that can help improve and enhance results and productivity; 
• performs study scheduling; and,
• writes protocols and informed consents.

2. Rounds up and assesses information

• amass information through organizing surveys and interviews, researching databank; and, 
• carefully inspect their findings and work on coming to logical and rational conclusions.

3. Shares information and findings

• conduct literature searches; 
• prepares drafts of research manuscripts and research presentations; and,
• participates in oral presentations, makes graphs and charts reflecting their findings.

4. Performs clerical and administrative tasks

• updates and maintains research databases; 
• handles phone calls; and,
• requests for and liquidates cash advances.

5. Performs other tasks related to the research work

Qualifications:

• Preferably a graduate of social or health sciences; 
• Familiarity with the health sector is an advantage;
• With background in research and research writing;
• With strong reasoning skills;
• With strong organizational and communication skills;
• Familiar with MS Office applications and adept at using computer software tailored to the research; 
• With strong multitasking abilities that may be demanded by the research project;
• Manages time wisely – works within the time frames set for assistants and other members of the team; and,
• Preferably speaks Ilonggo and/or Bisaya/ Cebuano.

Requirements:

Please email application letter expressing interest in the position addressed to University of the Philippines Manila-EIDR c/o Dr. Isidro C. Sia (isidrosia2000@yahoo.com) and Dr. Jennifer S. Madamba (jsmadamba@yahoo.com) on or before May 23, 2014 together with:

• mobile phone and/or landline contact numbers
• curriculum vitae
• e-copy of 2 written researches authored or assisted in
• two character references 

NGO Jobs in Davao City, Bislig | Field Officer, Logistics Head for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Delegation in the Philippines in urgently hiring for:

(1) a Field Officer based in Bislig; and,

(2) a Head of Logistics in Mindanao (logistician), based in Davao City.

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their comprehensive resume, cover letter express interest in the position and recent NBI clearance to facuna@icrc.org with the subject line: SURNAME First name - Ecosec FO (cover letter, resume and NBI clearance should be in one PDF file) on or before May 16, 2014. You could visit us directly at our office address: 4/F Central Plaza 1 Bldg., J.P. Laurel Avenue, DVO City.

The Bislig-based Field Officer is expected to do the following main tasks:

• participates in the assessment and monitoring of humanitarian situation in the area and general political/socio-economical/security situation;
• assists in the implementation of protection activities - protection of the civilian population and support to detention activities;
• promotes and disseminates the principles of International Humanitarian Law;
• liaises with other internal International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) departments for organization of specific events within the area of coverage (i.e., media training, photo exhibit, etc. - links with the local media, participation in the production of the NGO's dissemination material such as the Newsletter);
• coordinates with the Philippine Red Cross local chapters for the joint ICRC/PRC activities;
• prepares written report on a periodic and project basis;
• establishes and maintains contacts with various groups including individual beneficiaries, humanitarian organizations and local authorities;
• contributes to the formulation of objectives, plan of actions and preparation of budgets;
• reports events and changes within the region that could have an impact on the institution's activities; and,
• travels regularly within the assigned areas.

Minimum requirements for Field Officer:

• Bachelor/College degree preferably in public administration, social work, sociology or equivalent course;
• 4-year work experience in a similar field or position;
• Fluent in wirtten and spoken English, Filipino and Cebuano;
• Good team leadership skills;
• Good geographical knowledge of CARAGA Region;
• Good analytical skills;
• Good communication/reporting skills;
• Good computer skills (MS Office);
• Good driving skills with driving license; and, 
• Availability to travel regularly within area of coverage. 

The Davao-based Logistics Head (Logistician) is expected to do the following main tasks:

• In charge of Logistical operations for Mindanao; 
• Supervises, manages logistic team of Davao; 
• In charge of major purchases (sourcing, bidding, contracts, quality check);
• Supervises transport, fleet, warehousing, supply chain, statistics, inventories; and, 
• Ensures that the various Departments have their needs and requests addressed within the best possible lead time. 

Minimum job requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or equivalent course;
• Minimum five years extensive work experience in purchasing, transport, warehousing, supply chain and at least 2 years in managerial position;
• Good team management, communication, analytical and reporting skills;
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge in ERP applications is an added advantage; and, 
• Ability to adapt to evolving conditions and ready to travel. 

Immediate Hiring: BOOKKEEPER for Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)

Foundation For Sustainable Society Inc. (FSSI), a sustainable resource institution committed to social investments that facilitate the entry and participation of poor Filipino communities for the development of just, local economies, is looking for a BOOKKEEPER.

FSSI is a Non-Government Organization (NGO), Non-Stock, Non-profit organization and one of the Local Funding Institutions (LFIs) in the country that promotes Social Entreprise through its 3BL-LED framework. It has a legitimate funding programs and mechanisms for application procedures and screening processes. This NGO also has a monitoring and evaluation scheme that ensures that the funds we have disbursed are spent accordingly and accounted for properly by their CSO partners.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Provides technical and administrative support to the Finance Manager and to Management in seeing through all comptroller-ship functions of the Foundation as a means to safeguard the financial resources.

Specifically, as a way of monitoring financial resources (i.e., inflows and outflows), the Bookkeeper shall provide timely and data-specific snapshots and preliminary inputs to top management along with the regular and official accounts recording. Specifically the following reports shall be expected of the Bookkeeper:

• Preliminary-snapshot reports for trending and analysis of specific data sets (mainly, semi-processed reports on expenses and collections, etc) for quick analysis of the ED/FM/DFM and other staff assigned for such special purpose;
• Regular and formal reports generated and processed by the Finance Unit and reconciled/finalized by the Finance Manager.

Job Qualifications:

• Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Administration
• Experience : At least three (3) years experience in bookkeeping, credit administration & General Accounting
• Goal Oriented and can work with less supervision

Please send your resume to fssi@fssi.com.ph