Essential Responsibilities:

Coordination and Networking

• Establish partnership with TESDA accredited Technical Vocational
• Institute (TVI), TESDA, Department of Education (DepEd), MSWD, Local
• Government Units, DOLE particularly PESO, and other relevant institutions or organizations in the area.
• Establish good working relationship with project participants and partners.
• Develop a resource map and coordinate such for the implementation of the techvoc program from screening to employment or livelihood opportunities generation.
• Coordinate with partners the Memorandum of Agreement to be signed by the involve parties.
• Act as the primary liaison between and among Good Neighbors, TESDA, LGU, and other partners.
• Coordinate project monitoring visits and ensure reporting requirements are met.

Trainee Identification and Screening

• Facilitate the identification, recruitment and selection of the applicants or candidates for the training.
• Discuss with the partner-institutions the criteria in selecting participants for the training and jointly screen the applicants.
• Ensure that the trainees submit the complete requirements prior to the start of the training.
• Prioritize identifying marginalized youth for the Empowerment Program for Out-of-School Youth in Poverty-Stricken Areas for Good Neighbors Global Youth Program.
• In coordination with the Field Manager and the project team, recommend final candidates for the training.

Training Coordination and Support

• Assist in the enrollment of the trainees by collaborating with TESDA-certified trainers and TESDA accredited TVI in the area.
• Procure and manage training materials, tools, and equipment of the project.
• Monitor trainee attendance, progress, and welfare throughout the training program.
• Co-facilitate in conducting various youth development sessions.
• Request and disburse trainee meal and transportation allowances and other schoo and pre-employment needs.

Job Placement and Industry Linkages

• Coordinate with partners for apprenticeship and possible job placement opportunities.
• Organize career coaching, job-matching sessions, and employer networking events.
• Assist graduates in accessing microloans from Good Neighbors Social
• Development and Microfinance, Inc. (SDMI) and business development support for entrepreneurship, if needed.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor trainee performance in in TESDA accredited TVI and partner agencies.
• Prepare progress reports (monthly, quarterly and final) and submit them to the Social Development Division Manager through the tech-voc officer.
• Ensure compliance with project timelines, budget, and donor expectations.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Development, Technical-Vocational Education, or related fields.

● 1–2 years of experience in NGO project implementation, preferably in livelihood or technical-vocational programs.

● Experience in TESDA-accredited programs or trainings is a strong advantage.

● Strong organizational and project management skills.

● Ability to work with marginalized communities and diverse stakeholders.

● Proficient in monitoring, reporting, and documentation.

● Willingness to be assigned in San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal or Hagonoy, Bulacan

● Problem-solving mindset and adaptability to fieldwork challenges.

● Alignment with Good Neighbors’ mission and values

● Reliability and commitment to deadlines

● Adaptability and willingness to take on varied tasks