CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Program Manager (Business and Government Program)

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Unit:                 Ateneo School of Government (ASOG)

Location:         SDC Complex, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave. Quezon City

Duration:         Three Months (probationary period); subject to extension

Report to:       Ateneo Policy Center Head  

Program:        Business and Government

I. Brief Description

The Ateneo School Government (ASOG) is the public-sector arm of the Ateneo de Manila University. The School’s long-term mission is to teach and work with effective and ethical public servants. It aims to contribute in building prosperous, sustainable, just, and happy communities in the Philippines, empowered by democratic, participatory, transparent, and accountable governance institutions and processes.

 As a graduate school for leadership and public service, ASOG's academic and executive education programs bridge the gap between classroom wisdom and real-world policy decision-making and governance. Through its research and extension programs, and its work with public, private, and community organizations, ASOG continues to develop and foster innovative ideas and approaches in areas such as leadership, poverty eradication, climate change, social accountability, and politics.

II. Scope of Work

The Program Manager shall lead and oversee the implementation of projects on research areas under the Business and Government Program such as inclusive development; public-private partnerships and infrastructure financing; trade and investment; e-commerce, and evidenced-based policy research via data analytics. In particular, the Program Manager is expected to:

• Oversee project operations in cooperation with the implementing partners;
• Assist the ASOG Dean and the Head of the Ateneo Policy Center  in the expansion of network and engaging high-level partners, expert advisors, and other stakeholders for the dissemination of project outputs;
• Provide overall technical and operational assistance to the ASOG Dean and the Ateneo Policy Center Head in developing and ensuring the uptake of evidence-based research outputs generated by the project;
• Lead the development, and ensure high quality, of any research and information materials that will be produced by project;
• In coordination with the Ateneo Policy Center Head, lead the planning and execution of project activities in coordination with the implementing partners and other activities of the Ateneo Policy Center;
• Supervise the technical and administrative staff of the project;
• Manage the project monitoring, evaluation and learning framework, and prepare periodic reports and other documentation requirements, for internal and external reporting; and
• Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Dean, APC Head and his/her authorized representative similar to,  and related to the functions enumerated above.

III. Description of Education, Competence, and Required Experience

• Advanced university degree (Masters, ABD or PhD) in economics, public policy and/or international development policy with a focus on quantitative analysis (on-going completion of an advanced degree may be considered);
• Significant training in statistical analysis, ideally involving experience in applied econometric analysis of social, economic, and development indicators;
• Thematic familiarity with public finance, governance and institutions, and/or political economy;
• Advanced knowledge of using statistical analysis platforms such as STATA or R;
• Project management experience is an advantage;
• Graphics presentation and research communication skills are an advantage;
• Can efficiently handle and deliver outputs with minimal supervision;
• Has excellent written and interpersonal communication skills in English, and excellent interpersonal communications skills in Filipino; and
• Has excellent organizational skills and is able to contribute to team research processes.

IV.  Application Requirements

All interested applicants must submit the following:

1.  An Application Letter addressed to Dr. Philip Arnold P. Tuaño, Dean of the Ateneo School of Government

2.  Curriculum Vitae

Please submit the required documents via email to policycenter.asog@ateneo.edu and use “[SURNAME] – Research Assistant – National Security Program” as email subject. Deadline for the submission of applications is on January 13, 2023.