As a Senior Manager at Ayala Foundation Inc, I successfully implemented various community development projects in Mindanao, focusing on education, youth leadership and development, sustainable livelihood, and disaster response and preparedness
I established and maintained partnerships with stakeholders from national and local government agencies, civil society organizations, private companies, and community members to achieve program objectives
Additionally, I fundraised over Php 6 million for community development projects
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully implemented various community development projects in Mindanao
Established and maintained partnerships with stakeholders from different sectors
Fundraised over Php 6 million for community development projects
Deputy Program Manager - Emergency Response
Catholic Relief Services
Manila
09.2014 - 07.2017
Company Overview: Manila
Promoted to this position after one year of serving as Monitoring and Evaluation officer based on strong ability to rapidly implement emergency response projects in multiple locations including 2012 Cagayan de Oro and Iligan (TY Washi) Emergency Response, and 2013 Monsoon Flooding
Beginning 2012, led at least 13 rapid assessments and project implementation of large-scale humanitarian responses in to address needs of affected population including TY Sendong (CDO and Iligan), TY Pablo (Surigao del Sur and Compostela Valley), STY Yolanda (Tacloban and Samar), 2013 Bohol Earthquake, internal displacements due to armed conflicts in Zamboanga and BARMM, and flash floods emergency responses in Metro Manila
Each response entailed shelter, WASH, and livelihood components
Emergency response operations covered provision of immediate life-saving kits (water, sanitation, hygiene, thermal and shelter repair kits) in both natural and man-made disasters all over the country
Operations also involved transitional shelter construction efforts
Led teams in the conduct of rapid needs assessment, analysis of data collected, and designing and planning of appropriate intervention; taking into consideration the social, technical and organizational components of the response
During non-emergency season, developed and conducted emergency preparedness and response capacity building trainings to 21 vulnerable dioceses in the Philippines (CRS Project SHARED funded by USAID)
During emergency response when capacity building trainings were also the partners in implementing the response, leads the accompaniment and coaching sessions ensuring that they carry out quality and responsive interventions in efficient manner
Together with the Monitoring Team, developed accountability system and reviewed feedback to adjust activities and ensure that interventions are responsive and compliant with internationally-accepted humanitarian standards
Drafted high quality reports to donors
Facilitated execution of related Memorandum of Agreement with local implementing partners
Designed advanced cluster modules for capacity building training on emergency preparedness and response
These trainings were given to 21 vulnerable dioceses all over the country to help them respond to disasters that may affect their area
Monitored and assisted partners in the meeting project deliverables timely
Supported local partners on the preparation and review of liquidation reports
Represented the organization on sectoral and inter-agency meetings and conferences
Coordinated with NGOs, UN agencies and local government units during emergencies to ensure regular sharing of information and proper coordination of equipment and supplies
Manila
MEAL Officer
Catholic Relief Services
Cagayan de Oro City
03.2012 - 08.2014
Company Overview: Cagayan de Oro City
Joined CRS as Monitoring and Evaluation Officer for Project Sendong in Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan
After project closure, absorbed as national staff and handled monitoring and evaluation activities, from project start-up to close out, for the Emergency Team of CRS Philippines
Designed Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for each project and develop accompanying M&E tools
Conducted baseline data collection and analysis, real-time, mid-term and final evaluations per project
Monitored each project through site visits, interviews with beneficiaries and other stakeholders and debrief with staff
Established accountability system to collect feedback from beneficiaries and other stakeholders and ensure that project remains responsive to the community's needs
Documented project impact and feedback
Provided immediate feedback from the field to sector leaders for the purpose of addressing urgent concerns on the field and adjusting project strategies if needed
Trained and supervised at least ten volunteers per project in data collection, entry and analysis
Drafted high quality reports for project managers and donors
Senior Manager, Strategy and Impact/Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and learning Team at Ayala Foundation, Inc.Senior Manager, Strategy and Impact/Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and learning Team at Ayala Foundation, Inc.
Security and Safety Manager at Ayala Greenfield Development Corporation and Ayala Greenfield Estates Homeowners' Association, Inc.Security and Safety Manager at Ayala Greenfield Development Corporation and Ayala Greenfield Estates Homeowners' Association, Inc.