Experience

Privatization and Management Office

• Philippines
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• OIC, CSD

  • Aug 2019 - Present



COFFEY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Officer

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for delivering key components of the Philippines Australia Human Resource and Organisational Development Facility (PAHRODF) and the Australia Awards and Alumni Engagement Program (AAAEP). o ensured the successful mobilization of 60 to 120 Australia-supported Filipino scholars annually. o provided high level staff work in managing scholarship cases to minimize risks and guarantee best value-for-money outcomes for the Australian Government. o systematically introduced enhancements in the research grants administration process thereby improving the quality of outputs delivered to our Philippine Government partners. o ensured visibility of the Australia Awards and the Australian Government to key stakeholders in the Philippines. Specific duties include: o coordinate the selection processes including conduct of paper screening and panel interviews o negotiate pre-award conditions and facilitate awarding of scholarships and research grants o monitor scholarships and research activities to ensure compliance to contract terms o process variations ensuring changes are compliant to Australian Government policies/regulations/standards/guidelines o review drafts of researches, reports, briefs, contracts, and other deliverables for endorsement to Facility/Program Director, selection committees, and/or officials of the Australian Embassy o prepare endorsements and recommendations on issues arising from the management of research and scholarships activities for the consideration and approval of Australian Embassy officials o maintain accurate and up-to-date information on the Australia Awards scholars database management system (OASIS) o spearhead the promotion of the scholarships program o develop communication products (feature articles, media releases, videos) o prepare briefs, talking points, presentations, external correspondences and other documentation for the Facility/Program Director and Australian Embassy officials Show less



Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australian Embassy Manila

• Philippines

• Program Officer (Individual Contractor)

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2014

  Provided high quality administrative and program management support to the Embassy’s Governance Portfolio including contract and finance oversight of Australian Government’s projects with civil society organisations and the Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP). o processed new grant agreements with partners and contractors o processed amendments to grant agreements/contracts o analyzed grantees’ reports (progress/completion reports, financial statements) and provided concise assessment and recommendation for delegate’s consideration o maintained accurate and up-to-date information on DFAT’s program management system (Aidworks database) o refined the Embassy’s monitoring procedures and database of PACAP projects resulting in more appropriate recommendations for site visits of high-level officials o organized missions and visits to PACAP and other DFAT project sites o coordinated the activities related to the internal review of the portfolio’s engagements with civil society organizations o arranged and updated project files in preparation for migration to a new system o instituted mechanism to encourage knowledge sharing among grant recipients and improve grantees’ compliance to safeguards Show less



Tanggol Kalikasan

• Philippines

• Monitoring and Evaluation Officer /Technical Writer

  • Jun 2012 - Feb 2013

  Improved the design and implementation of the USAID-funded project Reducing Threats to Philippine Biodiversity and Ecosystems through Environmental Law Enforcement Capacity Strengthening. o assisted in developing the project’s M&E plan and monitoring tools o monitored project’s progress on targets and suggested strategies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the project o drafted and packaged project reports o developed project branding and marking guideline Improved the design and implementation of the USAID-funded project Reducing Threats to Philippine Biodiversity and Ecosystems through Environmental Law Enforcement Capacity Strengthening. o assisted in developing the project’s M&E plan and monitoring tools o monitored project’s progress on targets and suggested strategies to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the project o drafted and packaged project reports o developed project branding and marking guideline



Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP)

• Philippines

• Program Officer

  • Oct 2011 - Feb 2013

  Coordinated the activities of the Disability Inclusive Elections Program while working closely with government and civil society groups to increase awareness on the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) and promote participation of PWDs in the electoral process. o developed proposals, workplans and budgets for submission to donor agencies o organised information dissemination events in key municipalities and cities o drafted accomplishment reports and prepared financial reports for donors/funders Show less



Ateneo de Manila University - School of Government

• Philippines

• Project Officer

  • Apr 2008 - Nov 2011

  Performed advanced program management and coordination tasks for the Mining Governance and The Access Initiative Programs. o designated as manager of the day-to-day operations of the programs o drafted and executed project workplans o prepared concept notes, terms of references, progress reports and completion reports o organised project-related events (forums, seminars, workshops, etc.) o assisted in the editing and lay-out of publications Participated in the development of the 4th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity. o conducted desk research and interviews with experts on the status of forest and agricultural biodiversity in the Philippines o analyzed the implications of government policies and actions on the status of agricultural biodiversity in the country o wrote the report on the state of agricultural biodiversity in the Philippines o presented the results of the research to different stakeholders from the government and civil society Show less



Ateneo de Manila University – Economics Department

• Philippines

• Project Executive Assistant

  • Oct 2005 - Dec 2007

  Performed administrative duties for the Economic Policy Reform and Advocacy Project (EPRA), a USAID-supported initiative aimed at reforming economic policy formulation to be more participatory and inclusive of all sectors of society. o coordinated the schedules of the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party o provided research assistance to the Chief of Party o assisted in the monitoring of project activities and personnel o compiled and edited accomplishment reports, workplans, research papers, policy notes, and other knowledge materials generated by the project o maintained records/documentations for project-related activities o received, organized and prioritized incoming communication arriving at the Project Management Office for appropriate and prompt action o organized internal meetings, prepared agenda and minutes of meetings o organized project-related events (forums, seminars, workshops, etc.) Show less



Pathways to Higher Education

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Researcher

  • Mar 2005 - Sep 2005

  Produced case studies and articles based on interviews with eight outstanding elementary and high school principals in the country. Produced case studies and articles based on interviews with eight outstanding elementary and high school principals in the country.



Institute on Church and Social Issues (ICSI)

• Philippines

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2004 - Dec 2004

  o Conducted literature reviews and collected data for various research projects of the Institute. o Provided administrative support including monitoring of budget, arranging logistical requirements of fieldworks, and compiling field reports. o Conducted literature reviews and collected data for various research projects of the Institute. o Provided administrative support including monitoring of budget, arranging logistical requirements of fieldworks, and compiling field reports.