Do you want a job in development and explore the Philippines? Are you interested in development work in microfinance, social entrepreneurship, and financial education?
SEDPI is currently looking for a Project-based Program Officer.
SEDPI is the premiere capacity building institution providing training, research and consulting services in the areas of microfinance, social entrepreneurship and financial literacy in the Philippines. It is composed of young and dynamic social entrepreneurs from prestigious universities.
Established in 2004, SEDPI worked in 27 countries worldwide reaching approximately 3,000 development organizations. It is a partner of the Ateneo de Manila University for Microfinance Capacity Building. SEDPI is one of the finalists of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2012 and received Special Recognition from PriceWaterhouseCoopers in 2015.
The Project-based Program Officer (PPO) post is open for young individuals looking for a training ground in development work and social entrepreneurship rather than immediate financial gain. Fresh graduates and those with one-year experience are encouraged to apply. Passion for development work and effectiveness in working in a team are given more weight than academic qualification or professional experience. SEDPI is looking for young and flexible individuals who are willing to be trained and are fast learners.
The PPO will conduct various research projects and training courses of SEDPI all over the Philippines on field. The PPO’s main responsibilities include gathering data through field work, writing research reports, providing technical assistance on enterprise development and assisting in the conduct of training courses.
SEDPI offers the opportunity to hold a position with development impact; be exposed to key players in the Philippine development sector; gain exposure in initiatives all over the Philippines and join a successful team of young social entrepreneurs.
For interested individuals, kindly send your resume and application letter to info@sedpi.com.
Kindly use the file naming convention described below when sending letter of intent and resume. Applicants who don’t follow will not be shortlisted.
- For the Letter of intent: lastname firstname loi ppo
- For the resume: lastname firstname resume ppo