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Project Officer (Community Development)
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ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
acciona.org is ACCIONA’s non-profit corporate foundation, dedicated to promoting human development by providing vulnerable communities with access to clean energy, safe water, and proper sanitation. Through its innovative operating model, which delivers affordable and sustainable services with the active participation of local communities, acciona.org has helped nearly 200,000 people gain access to these essential basic services across Peru, Mexico, Panama, Chile, the Philippines, Ethiopia, South Africa, the Dominican Republic, and Spain.Learn more at www.acciona.org.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct community engagement activities, including consultations, meetings, trainings, workshops, selection of user representatives, supervision of installations, and other community-based initiatives.
- Support the receipt, inventory, and safekeeping of project equipment, including the identification of suitable storage facilities within communities, and other field logistics and procurement activities.
- Coordinate logistical requirements related to the transport, distribution, and installation of Solar Home Systems (SHS).
- Assist in the identification, assessment, design, and procurement of installation infrastructure and related project requirements.
- Support the selection and onboarding of the local entrepreneur responsible for operating the Users Assistance Center (UAC), and provide ongoing technical and administrative support as needed.
- Build and strengthen partnerships with barangay and municipal local government units, community leaders, NGOs, electric cooperatives, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Assist in identifying opportunities for project scaling through needs assessments, project conceptualization, planning, and proposal development.
- Ensure project activities are implemented on time, with quality, and in accordance with approved work plans, while maintaining effective coordination with project partners and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the preparation of project proposals, reports, case studies, and communication materials.
- Perform finance and administrative tasks, including the preparation of purchase requests, processing and liquidation of cash advances, and maintaining proper documentation and records.
- Safeguard and responsibly manage project funds, equipment, assets, and other organizational resources.
- Prepare activity reports and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
Required Skills and Competencies
- At least 4.5 years of professional experience in community development, community organizing, stakeholder management and sustainable development.
- Bachelor's Degree in Community Development, Engineering, Project Management, social sciences, or a related field.
- Strong project implementation, monitoring, and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently in remote and field-based environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in English, Tagalog, and Bisaya is an advantage.
- Desirable: Background in energy supply technologies (solar) and WASH ( Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) projects.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Leadership, initiative, and the ability to work in a team.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively through face-to-face and virtual engagement.
- Willingness to travel to remote areas.
- Knowledge of the political, social and cultural context of the area.
- Commitment to the values and mission of the foundation.
ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2024 & 2025 certification in Philippines. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.