James Rory Grecia

As the Project Coordinator for the Green Schools, Green Skills, and Sustainability initiative, you are responsible for leading and managing the overall implementation of the project across target schools and communities. The role involves coordinating with key stakeholders—including DepEd, local government units (LGUs), civil society organizations, and youth groups—to promote environmental education, climate resilience, and sustainable practices in the school and community setting.

Area Coordinator – Comprehensive School Safety (CSS)
Led the implementation and scaling of the Comprehensive School Safety Framework across 20 DepEd school divisions and 40 pilot schools nationwide. Worked closely with the DepEd Central Office to align school safety, DRR, climate change adaptation, and child protection efforts with national policies. Provided technical support, spearheaded capacity-building initiatives, and facilitated cross-sector collaboration. Successfully institutionalized CSS practices, tools, and policies in schools, strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience within the education system.

Ensured the effective delivery of education interventions during emergencies, covering preparedness, response, and recovery phases. Coordinated closely with DepEd, LGUs, and humanitarian partners to uphold children’s right to safe and inclusive education in crisis settings. Led the implementation of EiE activities such as temporary learning spaces, psychosocial support, and distribution of learning kits. Facilitated capacity building for teachers and education officials, promoted child safeguarding and GEDSI principles, and supported the integration of EiE in local contingency and DRRM plans. Regularly conducted monitoring and reporting to document progress and lessons learned.

Led the integration of inclusive approaches in disaster risk reduction planning and programs, ensuring the active participation and protection of children with disabilities. Provided technical support to schools, barangays, and local DRRM councils to develop accessible early warning systems, inclusive contingency plans, and capacity-building activities. Promoted child-centered, rights-based approaches in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.

Led the planning and implementation of integrated DRR and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives in vulnerable communities and schools. Facilitated risk assessments, emergency preparedness trainings, and hygiene promotion sessions to strengthen local resilience and health outcomes. Coordinated with LGUs, DepEd, and community stakeholders to ensure access to safe water, sanitation facilities, and inclusive DRR strategies. Supported the development of contingency plans, WASH-in-Emergencies protocols, and behavior change campaigns aligned with national standards and humanitarian guidelines.

Provided individualized instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs from Grades 1 to 10, including those with ASD, EBD, and LD. Developed and implemented IEPs, managed classroom behavior, and worked closely with parents and professionals to promote inclusive and adaptive learning environments.