Associate, Business Development

Key Responsibilities:

Community Relations

 1. Build and maintain good relations and rapport with the host barangays/communities, IP tribes, government agencies/LGUs, and other key stakeholders; ensure the smooth conduct of project activities;

2. Plan, implement, and analyze community relations strategies that will advance the project’s goals and mission;

3. Implement the social development plan, CSR program, IP MOAs and related plans and programs for the host communities;

• Plan and implement publication and/or presentation materials in relative to the project;
• Coordinate project IEC activities and consultation meetings; prepare IEC materials and make project presentations at these meetings, as well as document questions and concerns raised;
• Document stakeholder engagement activities (prepare and submit weekly consolidated ComRel reports for management; prepare project briefs and communications and attend project management meetings as may be needed;

4. Liaise with host community, government agencies & LGUs to secure local permits, approvals and clearances;

5. Receive project-related complaints from local stakeholders, and regularly maintain and update the project's grievance and stakeholder’s engagement log; and

6. Keep the project team informed on governmental, community, legislative, and environmental issues affecting the project.

Site Administration/Documents Controlling

• Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying to management; 
• Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system;
• Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence;
• Perform data entry and scan documents and assist in archiving operational reports;                    
• Consolidate the support document for O&M monthly report eg. Utility bills, Consumable expenses, Monthly/annual expenses, Performance guarantee, Warranty claims;                         
• Assist in resolving any administrative problems;              
• Answer calls from customer and suppliers regarding their inquiries and concerns;  
• Prepare and modify documents including correspondence, reports, draft, memos and emails;           
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for the O&M team            
• Maintain office supplies for plant site;                  
• Coordinate with O&M contractor with regard to consumables at plant site;                        
• Maintain and manage computer network and ensure appropriate back-up and storage of computer files in coordination with IT;                 
• Responsible for operations and maintenance of office equipment; arrange for repairs when necessary; recommends new or additional office equipment as appropriate. Source new vendors when necessary.
• Custodian for library documentation assembly and archiving which include classifying technical articles and submission related to technology development;                         
• Maintain Technical standard listing;                      
• Track white papers/publications;                           
• Maintain internal technology database;              
• Manage the flow of documentation within the organization of assigned project;
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive documents;
• Upkeep of quality records of recommended supplier, contractor, sub-contractor.

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Pre-requisites:

• Experience liaising with local government offices, host barangays/communities
• Experience in implementing IEC activities, CSR/ComRel programs, etc.
• Proven track record in community relations
• Excellent interpersonal skills; good negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Preferably with RE experience

Are you ready to engineer a greener future?