Eric Bacareza
Tanauan
Summary
Monitoring and evaluation professional with proven ability to assess and improve program performance. Adept at utilizing analytical skills to gather and interpret data, ensuring project goals are met efficiently. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering actionable insights and fostering results-driven environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Solidarity Center
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: The project aims to support safe, quality jobs on infrastructure project sites in Indonesia and the Philippines that Multilateral Development Banks finance
- The project advances the goals of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment
- It is funded by the United States Department of Labor under cooperative agreement FOAILAB-23-22 and implemented in the Philippines and Indonesia
- Assisted the MERL Team in coming up with Project's Comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (CMEP) during the startup phase with reference to the Project's technical proposal and the donors' M&E framework - Theory of Sustained Change (TOsC);
- Lead in coming up with the M&E reporting tools and formats that included data capture forms, data reporting forms and the Project's Performance Indicators Reference Sheets (PIRS)
- Design and roll out of Project data capture forms using Kobocollect data collection tool
- Worked closely with Project management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies to be aligned to Project's PMP and Results framework;
- Lead in updating Project's Work plan in the Philippines and Indonesia with reference to the USDOL format (work plan template);
- Lead role in conduct of operational planning and performance assessments in the Philippines with reference to the overall work plan of the project
- Updating of country databases, Data Analysis, Processing and Information generation
- Provision of project-related information to internal and external stakeholders
- Lead in drafting and submission of Project's semiannual and annual Technical Progress Reports (TPR) of the Philippines and Indonesia using the donor (USDOL) TPR Format
- Lead role in conduct of periodic operational planning with project staff with reference to Project's Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) as found in the approved CMEP;
- Spearhead conduct of periodic project assessment and evaluation with key stakeholders both at national and local levels (including the Project affiliates) with emphasis or reference on the Project's results framework found in the approved CMEP;
- Capacity building for M&E field staff on data collection with reference to the Projects CMEP
- Supervise M&E field staff in the conduct of the data collection activities at the stakeholder level
- The project aims to support safe, quality jobs on infrastructure project sites in Indonesia and the Philippines that Multilateral Development Banks finance
- The project advances the goals of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment
- It is funded by the United States Department of Labor under cooperative agreement FOAILAB-23-22 and implemented in the Philippines and Indonesia
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Plan International Inc.
03.2018 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: To curb exploitative labor practices in the supply chain of the Fishing sector to decrease incidences of force labor and trafficking of persons and improve working conditions on board fishing vessels
- It is funded by the United States Department of Labor under cooperative agreement IL-31472-17-75-K and implemented in the Philippines and Indonesia
- Assisted the Project's MERL Team in coming up with Project's Comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (CMEP) during the startup phase following the USDOL Format;
- Assisted in coming up with the M&E reporting tools and formats that included data capture forms, data reporting forms, Project's Performance Indicators Reference Sheets (PIRS)
- Lead in drafting and submission of Project's semiannual and annual Technical Progress Reports (TPR) of the Philippines using the donor (USDOL) Format
- Worked closely with Project management teams to plan, develop and execute technical strategies to be aligned to Project's PMP and Results framework;
- Coordinated implementation of projects, defined scope and managed project Milestones in the Philippines with reference to the approved CMEP and Project's PMP and Results framework
- Lead in updating Project's Work plan in the Philippines with reference to the USDOL format (work plan template);
- Lead role in conduct of operational planning and performance assessments in the Philippines with reference to the overall work plan of the project
- Data Analysis, Processing and Information generation
- Provision of project related information to internal and external stakeholders
- Lead in drafting and submission of Project's semiannual and annual Technical Progress Reports (TPR) in the Philippines according to UDSOL format;
- Lead role in conduct of periodic operational planning with project staff with reference to Project's Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) as found in the approved CMEP;
- Spearhead conduct of periodic project assessment and evaluation with key stakeholders both at national and local levels (including the communities) with emphasis or reference on the Project's results framework found in the approved CMEP;
- Capacity building for M&E field staff on data collection with reference to the Projects CMEP
- Supervise M&E field staff in the conduct of the project's annual survey at the community level;
- Assisted USDOL commissioned entities in the conduct of Mid Term and End of Project Evaluations (Sharing of relevant M&E documents; from stakeholder selection/ prioritization up to the actual conduct of evaluation activities)
- To curb exploitative labor practices in the supply chain of the Fishing sector to decrease incidences of force labor and trafficking of persons and improve working conditions on board fishing vessels
- It is funded by the United States Department of Labor under cooperative agreement IL-31472-17-75-K and implemented in the Philippines and Indonesia
Aquaculture/agriculture Technical Manager
Frey-Fil Corporation
04.2014 - 12.2018
- Worked within applicable company and government standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- This included deploying workers to be trained in the following; proper usage/handling of agricultural chemicals; occupational health and safety standards
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents for purposes of communicating updates to company management on matters concerning the progress of project implementation
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Facilitated the Conduct of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) activities with Coastal and Upland communities in coordination with relevant government agencies like the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), The Department of Agriculture (DA), and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR);
- Coordination with relevant government agencies particularly with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) as well as with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for technical assistance and regulatory aspects of marine fisheries and aquaculture/agriculture related projects;
- Facilitate the Conduct of Community Organizing Community Development (COCD) activities as the entry point of Fishery and Agriculture related Projects;
- Facilitated 95% of the technical review and approval of developed project packages related to marine fisheries, aquaculture and agriculture;
- Responsible for about 90% of concept designs and product development initiatives relevant to organizational thrusts and objectives related to marine fisheries and agriculture;
- Design, review, periodic assessment and evaluation of technical protocols implemented in the ground;
- Provide lectures to farm personnel about farming systems and conduct of strategic planning activities with ground personnel;
- Monitoring the implementation of farming systems and rendering of reports about outcome/results to top and low management levels;
- Monitoring and evaluation of company farm Personnel performance vis a vis work assignments/target
Administrative Officer
Centre for International Education
08.2012 - 03.2014
- Company Overview: An Academic institution that catered Basic and Higher education with a yearly average of 400 students being serviced by about 100 staff
- Consulted with company management including staff to assess requirements and develop operational enhancements to streamline processes and increase team performance, This covered the different operating units within the organization
- Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel
- In-charge with Building and personnel security;
- In-charge with Building repairs and maintenance;
- Periodic Inventory and data banking of fix assets and properties;
- School campus Solid Waste Management;
- Preventive Maintenance for ACUs;
- Housekeeping Services;
- Support Services for Students as well as In house clients;
- Fix Assets movement and deployment;
- Procurement of equipment and services;
- School Premises/property Traffic System and Management;
- Repair and Maintenance of physical property assets;
- School Emergency Relief Support and operations during natural hazards like earthquakes and typhoons;
- Emergency Management System - Evacuation and rescue Aspects;
- Energy/power/electricity Conservation Initiatives;
- Audit, monitoring and Evaluation of existing school management systems which included documentation practices from accounting, library operations, asset management, logistics and procurement with reference to Quality systems standard ISO 9001
- An Academic institution that catered Basic and Higher education with a yearly average of 400 students being serviced by about 100 staff
Program Coordinator
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.
03.2009 - 09.2011
- Company Overview: A non-stock and non-profit organization, involved in enabling non-government, private voluntary and people's organizations to democratize development initiatives in the Province of Cebu
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally departments of the provincial government;
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution with cross-functionally departments of the provincial government
- Facilitated the conduct of capacity and capability building training among LGU stakeholders in Cebu province in coordination with other foundation developmental units;
- Spearhead/Facilitated the conduct of site assessment activities in 24 LGU areas in Cebu Province in coordination with relevant partner government agencies;
- Developed framework for monitoring and evaluation adoptable for the foundation;
- Developed a computer-based system for the consolidation of assessment results and generation of qualitative and quantitative information;
- Data basing of quantitative and qualitative assessment results;
- Facilitate the escalation and resolution of program related issues and concerns at the ground level
- A non-stock and non-profit organization, involved in enabling non-government, private voluntary and people's organizations to democratize development initiatives in the Province of Cebu
Senior Research Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Department of Social Welfare & Development DSWD
03.2007 - 12.2007
- Company Overview: Social welfare arm of the Philippine government to alleviate poverty
- Engagement: Kalahi-CIDSS Program - One of the poverty alleviation programs of the Philippine Government being implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funded by World Bank
- It uses the community-driven development (CDD) approach, a globally recognized strategy for achieving service delivery, poverty reduction, and good governance outcomes
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting to track projects being implemented (small scale infrastructure projects like farm to market roads, water systems, auction markets)
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Formulation of project operations monitoring and reporting system;
- Periodic review of Grievance system with community stakeholders as to its efficacy and effectiveness;
- Ensured that project development processes included women in project prioritization and selection;
- Conduct of capacity building among community stakeholders in the area of project monitoring and evaluation
- Assess & provide feedbacks/feed-forwards to management & operational units;
- Frequent data gathering from satellite areas for data banking and processing;
- Specific Project Data and Information progress tracking and benchmarking;
- Computer software threat mitigation activities;
- Threat Mitigation procedures for Computer hardware equipment
- Social welfare arm of the Philippine government to alleviate poverty
- Engagement: Kalahi-CIDSS Program - One of the poverty alleviation programs of the Philippine Government being implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funded by World Bank
- It uses the community-driven development (CDD) approach, a globally recognized strategy for achieving service delivery, poverty reduction, and good governance outcomes
Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist; Project Dev
Department Of Finance, Central Bank Of The Philippines
07.2000 - 04.2007
- Company Overview: Engagement: World Bank funded Community Based Resource Management Project (CBRMP) that covered upland and coastal zones with subprojects concerning the environment, small scale infrastructure support and livelihood projects
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Design and Maintenance of Community Based Monitoring Systems for Coastal and Upland sub projects;
- Design, Formulation and Maintenance of Data Banking systems for operations;
- Maintain databases on project profiles and project data indicators
- Facilitate Planning with participating Units and Partner Government Agencies;
- Support to external evaluation entities in the sphere of project data & info provision;
- Coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and Local Government Units (LGUs) in the conduct of Coastal Resource Management (CRM) training and actual enforcement specifically on coastal law enforcement activities in Region 7
- Ensured the conformity of project operations to project standards and guidelines;
- Provide feedbacks and operational options to the Local Chief Executives particularly on coastal resource management issues and concerns;
- Coming up and review of project feasibility studies and marine environment related proposals for funding
- Engagement: World Bank funded Community Based Resource Management Project (CBRMP) that covered upland and coastal zones with subprojects concerning the environment, small scale infrastructure support and livelihood projects
Environmental Management Specialist
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
10.1997 - 06.2000
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Coordination with BFAR, DENR, PCG and LGUs in conduct of coastal resource management (CRM) training specifically on coastal law enforcement/seaborne patrol activities in Region 7
- Periodic Conduct of Underwater resource assessment in selected marine protected areas in the Region;
- Periodic conduct of Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment (PCRA) and Community Based Monitoring and Evaluation (CBME) of established coastal based projects with coastal communities/ stakeholders;
- Coordination with Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and partner Non Government Organization (NGO) on the conduct of Trainings related to coastal resources management (CRM) specifically on the establishment and management of marine reserves and sanctuaries in Region 7;
- Data banking of gathered technical data on fisheries and coral communities and generation of technical reports and findings for feed backing purposes
- Associate Editor on the Program's quarterly publication - Coastal Environment Program
- Provided the initial review of the manuscript Marine Protected Areas In Southeast Asia
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Fisheries And Oceanology
University of The Philippines in The Visayas
Miag-ao, Iloilo03.1995
Associate of Arts - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
CISCO Networking Academy
Cebu, Philippines09.2011
Skills
- Project lifecycle management
- Planning and Coordination
- Dependable and Responsible
- Training and Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Budget administration
- Teambuilding
- Organization and Time Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Using local dialects (Tagalog, Cebuano, Hiligaynon)
- English communication
Certification
Quality Management Systems (QMS) Auditor/Lead Auditor, 03/2014, TUV Rheinland
Timeline
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Solidarity Center
01.2024 - Current
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Plan International Inc.
03.2018 - 11.2022
Aquaculture/agriculture Technical Manager
Frey-Fil Corporation
04.2014 - 12.2018
Administrative Officer
Centre for International Education
08.2012 - 03.2014
Program Coordinator
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.
03.2009 - 09.2011
Senior Research Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Department of Social Welfare & Development DSWD
03.2007 - 12.2007
Monitoring And Evaluation Specialist; Project Dev
Department Of Finance, Central Bank Of The Philippines
07.2000 - 04.2007
Environmental Management Specialist
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
10.1997 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Marine Fisheries And Oceanology
University of The Philippines in The Visayas
Associate of Arts - Computer Networking And Telecommunications
CISCO Networking Academy
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