Project Planning and Implementation:
• Develop detailed project implementation plans in collaboration with Good Neighbors Philippines Head Office Management and in line with approved project documents and donor requirements.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards throughout project execution.
• Build trust and professional relationships with project stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of all project activities.
Team Leadership:
• Provide clear guidance, direction, and support to team members, promoting a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Ensure the project team functions effectively as a cohesive unit, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Facilitate regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Coordinate with Good Neighbors senior managers at the Head Office to secure necessary resources and address any issues promptly.
• Serve as a liaison between the project team, and Good Neighbors Head Office, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving.
Facility Construction and Infrastructure Development:
• Oversee the construction and operationalization of a marine product processing facility that meets industry standards.
• Collaborate with technical experts to ensure the facility's design and functionality meet the needs of local cooperatives and associations.
Community Engagement:
• Lead efforts to engage and empower local fisherfolk associations and cooperatives throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate community readiness and ownership of project activities through participatory approaches. Product Innovation and Market Development:
• In collaboration with the consultants and Marketing Specialist, drive product innovation initiatives to diversify marine products and increase marketability.
• Establish effective market linkages to connect cooperative products with regional and national markets.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
• Help develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track project progress and outcomes.
• Prepare timely and accurate reports for submission to the donor and the Good Neighbors Head Office, as required, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
Knowledge Sharing and Stakeholder Engagement:
• Lead the preparations for a knowledge sharing event around the 18th month to disseminate project learnings and best practices.
• Engage stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and private sector partners, to foster collaboration and sustainability.
Capacity Building and Training:
• Identify training needs and facilitate capacity building sessions for project beneficiaries and stakeholders.
• Support the development of skills in product processing, quality assurance, and market access among local communities.