Organizational Context
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) is the country’s top humanitarian organization, operating 102 chapters across 17 regions. Its goal is to help vulnerable communities prevent crises and respond effectively to disasters, conflicts, and emergencies.
Part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, PRC upholds seven principles—humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality—across services like Blood, Disaster Management, Safety, Health, Social Welfare, and Youth/Volunteer Initiatives.
PRC relies on dedicated staff, volunteers, partners, and donors to deliver life-saving services, guided by the mantra: Volunteers + Logistics + Information Technology = A Philippine Red Cross that’s Always First, Always Ready, Always There.
Led by its Chairman, Secretary General, and Board of Governors, PRC has headquarters in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, organized into three divisions: (i) Program Development and Services; (ii) Chapter Services; and (iii) Corporate and Business Services.
Job Purpose
The PMEAL Manager is responsible for performance-based management systems, including monitoring of PRC’s functions and technical support to monitor humanitarian and development impact. Furthermore, the manager will ensure the overall quality and effectiveness of the PMER systems in the PRC.
This position is part of the Philippine Red Cross Higher Management Team and reports directly to the Secretary General.
Job duties and responsibilities
Planning:
- Initiate and lead the development of the PRC strategic plan.
- Communicate the strategic plans across the organization.
- Ensures the implementation of the strategic plans against the strategic goals
- Facilitates and leads the development of operational plans across offices and chapters.
- Monitor if plans are in place and review the achievements of priority programs/projects against the intended plans.
- Lead and/or initiate the development of planning tools and templates
- Supports target setting and organizational-wide consolidation of the plans.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
- Design and support and lead assessments activities.
- Ensure current and quality design of monitoring plans to track progress of emergency and long-term programmes.
- Support technical staff in conducting baseline and mid-line assessments for long-term programmes.
- Direct the development of monitoring and evaluation tools to measure performances, adherence and compliance to standards, and related organizational policies.
- Provide guidance and tools to enable measurement of performances of each chapter and offices.
- Facilitates the necessary consolidation of the data to support the generation of monthly to annual reports.
- Provide analysis of performance progress reports for the Board and management
- Leads the production of periodic reports related to deliverables of each office and chapters.
- Collaborates with other offices in the development of information management system
- Leads the establishment of interactive Monitoring and Evaluation tools to intensify accountability and improve data management
- Promotes the use of feedback mechanism to improve the quality and reach of programs/projects
- Monitors compliance to PRC internal reporting in accordance with standards set by the Board of Governors and management.
- Supports chapters, offices and partner national societies in reviews and evaluations
Learning:
- Provide oversight over development of a strong learning culture in PRC.
- Ensure that lessons learned from programme PMER to improve future programme selection, design and implementation. This includes liaison with external organizations to identify and disseminate good PMER practices and contribute to knowledge sharing.
- Support chapters to engage in the collection and use of evidence that is shared across the global organization, promoting that reliable data is used for decision-making.
Cross-cutting:
- Serve as Focal Point and aid in design, monitoring and capacity building related to community engagement and accountability, and protection, gender and inclusion throughout all levels of programming.
- Liaise with counterparts from IFRC, ICRC, Partner National Societies and external agencies within the context of tasks and responsibilities set in this job description.
General Management:
- Ensuring accountability and quality of program and operations management, budget commitments, and financial management in accordance with PRC policies, standards, and practices.
- Ensuring accountability, fairness and transparency in human resources management, through - out the employment cycle including (recruitment, development, performance management, contract administration, and welfare), by maintaining trustworthy environment, providing effective support and promoting a culture of continuous learning.
- Ensuring that timely submission of the required documents, including (but not limited to): operational highlights, quarterly updates on operations and annual updates on operations as well as delivers inputs for standard reports.
- Support the Management in all other matters related to the PRC activities – including (but not limited to) ensuring strategic coherence and alignment as well as programmatic and operational coordination, support and promote chapters and NHQ fund generation units in the development of the fund-raising strategies to increase resources generated and other relevant required management support.
- Developing department’s business continuity planning process.
Position Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree of any course but Communication related field can be an advantage
- Master’s degree in a relevant field is an advantage
Experiences
Required:
- At least five (5) years of professional experience in related field
- At least (5) years supervisory / managerial experience
- Strong background in report-writing and product delivery
Preferred:
- Experience of working with Red Cross/Red Crescent
- Experience of working for a humanitarian / non-profit organization
Knowledge and Skills
- Able to conduct research and data analysis to support decision-making
- Effective report-writing, communication, and presentation skills in English
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including coaching and training
- Capability to develop strong relationships and work effectively with community leaders
- Ability to make decisions in-line with organizational goals and values
Languages
- Fluently spoken and written English
Values / Competencies
Core Values: Focused, Fast, Friendly, Flexible, Forward-looking
Core Competencies: Communication; Collaboration & Teamwork; Decision-making; Client Relations; Creativity & Innovation; Building Trust
Managerial Competencies: Managing Staff Performance; Managing Staff Development; Project Management
Functional Competencies: Building Partnership; Strategic Direction; Leadership; Mentorship
What’s in it for You?
- Competitive compensation recognizing your hard work.
- HMO coverage starting Day 1 and Accident Insurance Benefit.
- Allowances during the probationary period (Rice & Medical).
- Humanitarian allowance upon regularization.
- Paid time off (15 Sick Leave & 15 Vacation Leave).
Job Location: PRC National Headquarters, Mandaluyong City
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, apply now!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- 13th month salary
