Total 6 job vacancies by Education Development Center

The Master Trainer/Mentor will contribute to the design and development of curriculum and training courses, and deliver O2 Training of Trainers programs, provide monitoring and coaching to O2 local partners’ trainers and facilitators, and support TESDA and DepEd ALS administrators. S/he will organize, lead, or co-facilitate meetings and workshops as needed. 

Essential Functions

The Master Trainer/Mentor’s specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Curriculum and Instructional Materials Development

• Participation in consultative meetings and needs analysis for curriculum and training program design and development.
• Review, enhancement, writing, and creation of curriculum, blended learning, and instructional materials related to O2, which includes, but is not limited to modules, interactive audio instructions, complementary materials, and contextualized materials, among others.
• Review, enhancement, and development of instructional materials used for training of trainers, which includes, but is not limited to facilitator’s guides, participant handbooks, training presentation decks, online worksheets, and training handouts.
• Development and implementation of process flow for the creation of curriculum and instructional materials that involves instructional design, materials development, review and vetting of materials, and layout and finalization of the materials.
• Analysis and evaluation of training results and contribution to the continuous improvement of training curriculum, design, and instructional and learning materials.
• Creation, maintenance, and updating of a database of curriculum and instructional and learning materials developed by the O2 Technical Team.

Training Design and Implementation

• Planning and implementation of activities to strengthen systems service delivery, such as training higher education or training institutions, ALS providers, TVIs and TTIs, and other partners on life skills, 21st century skills, workforce readiness training, youth entrepreneurship, and other topics related to the goals of O2.
• Planning and implementation of a face-to-face and blended professional development training programs for ALS implementers in close coordination with the IR 1 Team and DepEd
• Planning and implementation of activities to strengthen systems and service delivery in TESDA trainers’ professional development and continuing education in close coordination with the O2 Team.
• Development, planning, organization, and facilitation Training of Trainers workshops (TOT) and refresher training on, but not limited to O2 curricula, Positive Youth Development, and systems-strengthening topics, for representatives of DepEd ALS, TESDA, the private sector, the Youth Development Alliances (YDA), Department of Trade and Industry, Philippine Employment Service Office, People Management Association of the Philippines, higher education institutions, youth service providers and trainers, and other partners and champions.
• Creation and review of training designs, learning materials, and monitoring tools for O2 training activities based on feedback from training partners
• Leading the delivery (actual training implementation) of capacity-building programs for multipliers and service providers at the National, Regional, Provincial, or City/Municipality level.

Curriculum and Program Implementation Guidance and Coaching

• Provision of support and monitoring of training of trainers’ programs and multiplier training programs on O2 curricula conducted by DepEd ALS, TESDA, and local partners.
• Provision of support to the O2 technical teams for the provision of monitoring and mentoring to DepEd ALS, TESDA, and local partners on the implementation of O2 curricula.
• Provision of support to local training providers to help integrate Work-Based Learning (WBL), entrepreneurship training and coaching, and technical training into their existing programs and services for DepEd ALS and TESDA youth.
• Provision of timely feedback, mentoring, and coaching to learning service providers to ensure high quality training activities at the field level.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Provision of support and assistance to the O2 technical teams in co-developing and delivering trainings and support for implementing workshops, forums, and other learning events at the national and local level. 
• Provision of support in the dissemination of project-wide assessments results for good practices awareness.
• Provision of support to the O2 technical teams in effectively communicating the plans, outputs, and outcomes of training and delivery of O2 curriculum to DepEd ALS, TESDA, and local partners.
• Provision of support to the Grants Team and Youth Development Team Leaders to support and monitor the implementation of O2 curricula in their respective sites.
• Alignment with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team in ensuring quality of training and target goals are reached.
• Alignment with O2 staff in planning and delivering training sessions led by other teams, as needed, and provide technical inputs to team meetings and written materials for quarterly reports.

Organizational Relationships and Employment Status

• Directly reports to Manila-based Training Manager
• Based in Davao City, with availability to travel to all project sites
• Regular Full-time Employee

The incumbent serves as the EDC driver responsible for the safe transport of project staff and ensuring the vehicles are properly maintained and in good condition. The person in this position requires familiarity with practices and procedures, must be able to perform the full scope of tasks with a minimum of supervisory guidance. Ability to exercise judgment and apply pertinent regulations. This position reports to the Admin/Operations Officer. The Davao Hub covers operations in Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Iligan, and General Santos Cities. This position is located in Davao City.

Essential functions include:

• Safely transport EDC staff and visitors.
• Perform daily inspection of the vehicle, alert supervisor of any maintenance issues.
• Keep the vehicle clean, in serviceable condition and perform minor preventative maintenance.
• Maintain and update daily vehicle/passenger log.
• Properly record gasoline consumption.
• Assure that the vehicle is equipped with the proper equipment (first aid kit and other safety tools and devices).
• Assure accidents are reported to supervisor in compliance with the EDC policies and procedures and applicable local laws. 
• Plan travel routes and requirements by studying schedules and requests. 
• Pick up and deliver mail and other materials, bank, and other errands as necessary. 
• Assist the project staff in the delivery of O2 supplies and goods to/from the venues. 
• Assist the Admin/Operations Officer during staff travel, workshops, meetings, and other project activities. 
• When not performing driver’s functions, assist in photocopying, scanning, binding, or other entry-level clerical tasks. 
• Coordinate with the Admin/Operations Officer on driving services and other miscellaneous tasks; and 
• Performs other related tasks as required by the Admin/Operations Officer.

Organizational Relationships and Employment Status  

Reports to   Admin & Operations Officer - Davao Hub

Supervisee: N/A 

Based in Davao City with travel to all project sites 

Full time employee 

The Master Trainer/Mentor will contribute to the design and development of curriculum and training courses, and deliver O2 Training of Trainers programs, provide monitoring and coaching to O2 local partners’ trainers and facilitators, and support TESDA and DepEd ALS administrators. S/he will organize, lead, or co-facilitate meetings and workshops as needed. 

Essential Functions

The Master Trainer/Mentor’s specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Curriculum and Instructional Materials Development

• Participation in consultative meetings and needs analysis for curriculum and training program design and development.
• Review, enhancement, writing, and creation of curriculum, blended learning, and instructional materials related to O2, which includes, but is not limited to modules, interactive audio instructions, complementary materials, and contextualized materials, among others.
• Review, enhancement, and development of instructional materials used for training of trainers, which includes, but is not limited to facilitator’s guides, participant handbooks, training presentation decks, online worksheets, and training handouts.
• Development and implementation of process flow for the creation of curriculum and instructional materials that involves instructional design, materials development, review and vetting of materials, and layout and finalization of the materials.
• Analysis and evaluation of training results and contribution to the continuous improvement of training curriculum, design, and instructional and learning materials.
• Creation, maintenance, and updating of a database of curriculum and instructional and learning materials developed by the O2 Technical Team.

Training Design and Implementation

• Planning and implementation of activities to strengthen systems service delivery, such as training higher education or training institutions, ALS providers, TVIs and TTIs, and other partners on life skills, 21st century skills, workforce readiness training, youth entrepreneurship, and other topics related to the goals of O2.
• Planning and implementation of a face-to-face and blended professional development training programs for ALS implementers in close coordination with the IR 1 Team and DepEd
• Planning and implementation of activities to strengthen systems and service delivery in TESDA trainers’ professional development and continuing education in close coordination with the O2 Team.
• Development, planning, organization, and facilitation Training of Trainers workshops (TOT) and refresher training on, but not limited to O2 curricula, Positive Youth Development, and systems-strengthening topics, for representatives of DepEd ALS, TESDA, the private sector, the Youth Development Alliances (YDA), Department of Trade and Industry, Philippine Employment Service Office, People Management Association of the Philippines, higher education institutions, youth service providers and trainers, and other partners and champions.
• Creation and review of training designs, learning materials, and monitoring tools for O2 training activities based on feedback from training partners
• Leading the delivery (actual training implementation) of capacity-building programs for multipliers and service providers at the National, Regional, Provincial, or City/Municipality level.

Curriculum and Program Implementation Guidance and Coaching

• Provision of support and monitoring of training of trainers’ programs and multiplier training programs on O2 curricula conducted by DepEd ALS, TESDA, and local partners.
• Provision of support to the O2 technical teams for the provision of monitoring and mentoring to DepEd ALS, TESDA, and local partners on the implementation of O2 curricula.
• Provision of support to local training providers to help integrate Work-Based Learning (WBL), entrepreneurship training and coaching, and technical training into their existing programs and services for DepEd ALS and TESDA youth.
• Provision of timely feedback, mentoring, and coaching to learning service providers to ensure high quality training activities at the field level.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Provision of support and assistance to the O2 technical teams in co-developing and delivering trainings and support for implementing workshops, forums, and other learning events at the national and local level. 
• Provision of support in the dissemination of project-wide assessments results for good practices awareness.
• Provision of support to the O2 technical teams in effectively communicating the plans, outputs, and outcomes of training and delivery of O2 curriculum to DepEd ALS, TESDA, and local partners.
• Provision of support to the Grants Team and Youth Development Team Leaders to support and monitor the implementation of O2 curricula in their respective sites.
• Alignment with the Monitoring and Evaluation Team in ensuring quality of training and target goals are reached.
• Alignment with O2 staff in planning and delivering training sessions led by other teams, as needed, and provide technical inputs to team meetings and written materials for quarterly reports.

Organizational Relationships and Employment Status

• Directly reports to Manila-based Training Manager
• Based in Cebu City, with availability to travel to all project sites
• Regular Full-time Employee

The Private Sector Officer, under the supervision of the Private Sector Manager, will provide technical guidance and support to the program in private sector engagement and entrepreneurship in project sites, and focus on bridging or transitioning youth program completers with employers or self-employment opportunities.

Essential Functions

The Private Sector Officer’s specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• In coordination with the Youth Development Coordinator (YDC), provide technical assistance to the Youth Development Alliances (YDA) to support their capacity improvement in a) information-gathering regarding employer and industry needs and self- employment opportunities; and b) continuous relationship-building with prospective local employers and local industry players.

• In coordination with the Youth Development Coordinator, support the YDA in conducting their annual region-specific labor market assessments (LMA) and using the results to inform programming and ensure alignment of youth skills development with employer and industry needs.

• In coordination with the Youth Development Coordinator, support the capacity building of selected TVET institutions and universities and analyzing localized LMA.

• In coordination with the Youth Development Coordinator, support capacity building of local training service providers and partners to offer effective employment services for youth as well as implement job intermediation services.

• Assist the YDAs to mobilize local networks of stakeholders who can collectively match learners/ trainees and graduates with existing opportunities highlighted by the LMAs as well as provide recommendations to address skills gaps through training provision.

• As needed, support the Youth Development Coordinator in providing technical assistance to youth service providers and YDAs to ensure they use a holistic lens when conducting outreach to the private sector, through EDC-led training/ workshop for YDA and youth network.

• Support in the implementation of community employment opportunity mappings within their region/province/city by engaging the Local Government Unit (LGU) representatives, the DepEd ALS and TESDA, schools, community-based organizations (CBOs), associations of entrepreneurs and chambers of commerce, representatives of parents’ associations, and other education stakeholders.

• Working closely with the Private Sector Advisor, Youth Development Coordinator, Private Sector Coordinator, and other Private Sector Officer(S), participate in planning and support the conduct of city/municipal project launch activities.

• Serve as the Opportunity 2.0 liaison with private sector stakeholders and other local partners in his area of responsibility to ensure close collaboration in all aspects of Opportunity 2.0 technical programming.

• Establish and sustain partnerships with private sector as well as identify and negotiate opportunities for work-based learning, employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship.

• Working closely with the Private Sector Advisor, plan and develop strategies to maximize engagement of private sector as well as gain its commitment to maintain its support to vulnerable youth.

• Oversee the tasks of the Private Sector Officer to ensure program components, in relation to private sector engagement and partnerships, are harmonized across the sites and completed as required.

Organizational Relationship and Employment Status

• Reports to: Private Sector Manager
• Based in Iloilo City, with travel to main project sites
• Regular, full-time employee

The Youth Development Officer under the supervision of the Youth Development Coordinator will lead the establishment and provision of capacity-strengthening interventions to ensure sustainability of youth networks in the city. The Youth Development Officer will also lead youth engagement and leadership activities leading towards meaningful youth volunteering and community engagement activities of the out-of-school youth. As a youth engagement and leadership specialist, the YDO will lead the recruitment of youth towards enrolment in DepEd ALS and TESDA Courses, as well as other O2- and YDA-led activities, trainings, workshops, and programs for the out-of-school youth.

The Youth Development Officer will work closely with the Youth Development Coordinators in implementation of activities in the field, ensuring fidelity of implementation and quality assurance. The Youth Development Officer’s key activities will focus on field visits, daily monitoring of training activities and provide one-on-one support to youth service providers, youth networks, youth leaders, and SK Federation and SK Barangay Officials.

Essential Functions

The Youth Development Officer’s specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

I.  Technical Programs Implementation

Specific responsibilities related to each of the three program objectives (IR1, IR2 and IR3) include, but are not limited to the following:

IR1: Strengthening capacity of national and local systems to develop, deliver and monitor second chance education programs (Alternative Learning Systems - ALS) for out of school youth.

• Assist the Youth Development Coordinator in coordinating with DepEd ALS teachers, NGO partners, HEIs, and other partner institutions in the monitoring of the delivery of life skills and work readiness curriculum.
• Lead the Youth Network activities in recruiting out-of-school youth to enroll in ALS.
• Support the YDC and HE Coordinator in establishing partnerships with YDA members, local NGOs, HEIs, and other partner institutions in securing scholarship for out-of-school youth.

IR2: Strengthened capacity of national and local systems to deliver workforce readiness and technical vocational trainings for out-of-school youth

• Support the YDC and PSC/O in providing technical assistance to the Youth Development Alliances (YDA) to support their capacity improvement in a) information-gathering regarding employer demand and self-employment opportunities; and b) continuous relationship-building with prospective local employers and local industry players.
• Provide technical assistance to the Youth Development Alliances (YDA) in conducting their annual region-specific labor market assessments (LMA), specifically on bringing youth voice and interests into the decision-making process of the LLMA.
• Provide support and logistical assistance for the implementation of a pilot program that combines the Work-Based Learning (WBL), Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) curriculum with savings groups (SILC) and entrepreneurship accompaniment.
• Provide information on youth interests, related skills, and other important information from the youth to support the YDC and PSO in building the capacity of local partners to implement job intermediation services, ensuring youth supply and job demand matching
• Conduct field visits and monitor training activities to ensure the quality and delivery of Opportunity 2.0 curriculum and skills training by local service providers
• Support the YDC and TESD Coordinator in establishing partnerships with YDA members, TESDA officers, local NGOs, HEIs, and other partner institutions in securing scholarship for out-of-school youth.

IR3: Improved enabling environment for positive youth development at both national and local levels

• Working closely with the Youth Development Coordinator, support the planning and implementation of city/municipal youth network launch activities; establish partnerships with Mayors and LGU officials; and facilitate the formation of youth network
• In coordination with the Master Trainers, lead the establishment of, provision of capacity-strengthening activities, mentorship, guidance and technical support to youth networks and local youth leaders, specifically SK Federation officials and SK Barangay officials.
• Provide technical assistance and facilitating logistical support for EDC-led training/workshops for  youth network; and other capacity-strengthening activities for city/municipal youth alliances including youth service providers;
•  Provide technical and logistical support for learning and dissemination events and annual youth summits, youth civic engagement activities, and other capacity-building activities for city/municipal youth alliances including youth service providers. 
• Lead the provision of programmatic and logistical assistance to the Youth Community Grantees (youth service providers) to ensure they use a holistic lens when conducting outreach to the private sector, youth-serving organizations and training providers, through EDC-led training/workshops for YDA and youth network; and other capacity-building activities for city/municipal youth alliances including youth service providers.
• Provide programmatic and logistical assistance to the YDC for the training of all stakeholders involved in the YDAs to understand, implement and measure progress against a holistic approach.
• Provide assistance and logistical support to the YDA for the implementation of community mappings within their region including the LGU representatives, the DepEd ALS and TESDA, universities and TVET institutions, community-based organizations (CBOs), associations of entrepreneurs and chambers of commerce, representatives of parents’ associations, and other education stakeholders.   
• Support the Youth Development Coordinator in the conduct of learning and dissemination events and annual youth development alliance summits, transition activities, and other capacity-strengthening activities for city/municipal youth development alliances including other city/municipal partners.
• Support the Youth Technical Lead and Youth Development Team Leader, and other function team heads in the conduct of learning and dissemination events and annual summits for youth development alliances and other partners.

II. External Relations

• Serve as the alternate Opportunity 2.0 liaison with city/municipal LGU officials, and other local partners in his/her area of responsibility to ensure close collaboration in all aspects of Opportunity 2.0 technical programming.
• Assist the YDC in coordinating with city/municipal level partner agencies and local youth service providers on project supervision visits of US Embassy/USAID, EDC, DepED ALS Task Force, TESDA national and regional offices, and other officials to his/her area of responsibility.
• Support the YDC in promoting and advocating YDA’s role as the city’s support system for out-of-school youth development in nearby cities and municipalities, and other LGUs that are interested to establish their own YDA.

III. Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Learning, and Communications Responsibilities

• Prepare Quality Assurance Reports, as well as other grant-related monitoring reports to ensure quality implementation of O2 curriculum and programs in the field by youth service providers.
• Assist the YDC and MEL Team in collecting information and data on implementation of life skills and work readiness curriculum delivered by DepEd ALS teachers, parther NGOs and higher education institutions, and other program partner implementers.
• Assist the YDC and MEL Team in collecting information and data on implementation of 21st Century skills and work readiness curriculum delivered by TESDA institutions – both public and private, parther NGOs and higher education institutions, and other program partner implementers.
• Actively contribute to the project communications plan by regularly providing documentation of significant events, success stories, and other similar materials to feature in USAID weekly highlights, EDC newsletter, and for press releases.
• Propose success stories and stories of interest of youth, community partners and YDA members to the Communications Team.

IV. Support to Management of Technical Programs

• Providing technical inputs in relation to youth leadership and engagement, for partner and technical working group meetings; planning and implementation meetings, and the like;
• Support the preparation of work plans and activity reports in relation to youth leadership and engagement activities;
• Provide feedback on youth service providers’ activities and other implementation concerns at the field level; and
• Assist in providing technical inputs to Opportunity 2.0 project team meetings and written materials for weekly, quarterly and annual reports. 
• Working closely with the Youth Network, City Youth Leaders and other partners, write activity designs and reports related to youth engagement activities.
• Working closely with the Youth Technical Lead and Youth Development Team Leader, participate actively in technical working group activities and achievement of its work plan.

V. Administrative and Financial Compliance

• Actively participate in fostering a collaborative environment between technical teams in the field and Admin, HR, and Finance departments;
• Comply with project and organizational policies on technical activities with regards to security, human resources, financial and grants management, the confidentiality of documents and information, and the like;
• Comply with EDC’s administrative and HR regulations, including policies and procedures on performance management and annual performance review.

Organizational Relationships and Employment Status

• Reports to Youth Development Coordinator
• Based in Isabela, Basilan with travel to project sites
• Full time employee

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer reports to the Manila-based Senior M&E Manager and is responsible for coordinating monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities under the award in the O2 implementation sites. This is a regular full-time position based in Davao City. The M&E Officer ensures timely communication of data to the Senior M&E Manager. S/he works with the Senior M&E Manager on the development and management of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Plan.
 

Essential Functions 

The M&E Officer’s specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Work with the MEL Team in designing, testing, and translating various M&E and research tools as well as activity monitoring plans and research work plans.

- Lead the implementation, coordination, and supervision of MEL activities in the assigned project sites.

- Perform or assist in data collection, data entry, data validation, and data quality assessment.

- Train field interviewers in data collection as necessary.

- Provide regular updates and write progress reports on MEL activities and submit M&E data timely.

- Assist the MEL and Communications Teams in documenting project impact and success stories.

- Liaise with internal and external project stakeholders in the assigned project areas to obtain information and data related to project performance.

- Present and share M&E and research findings to internal project stakeholders in the assigned areas.

- Assist with periodic reports as appropriate and submit inputs timely.

- Provide support to other special initiatives as may be needed.

- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism when dealing with sensitive and confidential documents and information, and with co-workers and EDC partners.

 Organizational Relationships and Employment Status 

Reports to Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Supervise: N/A

Based in Davao City with travel to all project sites

Full time employee