Project Field Manager

Job title: Project Manager
Job type: Contract/Full-time employee
Position location: Manilla, Philippines
Reporting to: Canadian Director
Remuneration: In line with market rates.
Citizenship: This position is open to experienced candidates who are currently based in Manila, or who are willing to relocate at their own expense.
Language requirements: English

 

Application deadline: December 19, 2025
Application instructions:

1. The application must be accompanied by a cover letter with your resume to be eligible. The cover letter must specify how you meet the required qualifications, your daily fees, and your availability. Applications will be automatically disqualified if they do not include these 3 key elements in your cover letter.
2. Click on the “Apply now” link to upload your cover letter and resume.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Alinea is an international development consulting firm that provides technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives. We work with governments, investors, businesses and communities to create lasting change. With nearly 40 years of experience, Alinea has carried out more than 1,000 projects worldwide.

Alinea International does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process. All job offers or employment opportunities with Alinea International that include any form of request for payment of fees or collection of bank account information are fraudulent.

At Alinea International, equity, inclusion, diversity, accessibility and belonging are essential values. Alinea supports employment equity and opposes any strong discrimination. We are always looking for people from diverse backgrounds because we believe that an inclusive workplace enriches our organization and allows us to innovate and achieve better results.

Alinea is committed to protecting children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of our work, all applicants will be subject to due diligence checks and extensive background checks where applicable.

Context
We are building a pipeline of skilled professionals for upcoming programs and projects planned in the Philippines. By applying to this talent pool, you’ll be among the first to be considered when new roles become available. If you’re passionate, qualified, and eager to make an impact, we encourage you to submit your application today and stay connected for future opportunities.

The Role
The Project Manager will be based in Manila and responsible for the following tasks:

• Plan and coordinate project management activities;
• Develop, plan, analyze, evaluate and prioritize project deliverables, documents and requirements;
• Define and document the objectives of the development team;
• Provide verbal and/or written updates to stakeholders on progress and concerns throughout the project and at pre-defined stages of the life cycle;
• Coordinate and prepare documentation in response to planned and unplanned reports, feedback and observations to inform stakeholder senior management of project status;
• Plan and coordinate the activities of project staff, stakeholders, subcontractors and other support providers;
• Plan, lead, coordinate and control the activities of the project team to achieve the objectives of the project in terms of content, quality, costs and deadlines;
• Prepare the formal work allocation structure and terms of reference;
• Ensure accountability for the achievements and results of technical specialists;
• Receive incoming requests for technical assistance and deliverables from technical specialists, prioritize them, assess urgency and set deadlines;
• Monitor project design, start-up and implementation against established objectives, goals and milestones;
• Prepare plans, tables, graphs and charts to assist with analyzing or presenting problems;
• Formulate and manage project plans by defining deliverables, identifying key milestones, reviewing project progress and conducting ongoing risk management;
• Provide weekly updates to the technical authority, the heads of development assistance for Philippines at Alinea headquarters (HQ), and other relevant stakeholders;
• Establish project monitoring and tracking procedures and manage changes to operational plans;
• Conduct reviews/lessons learned at the end of the project and share with the project team and stakeholders, as appropriate;
• Provide leadership during appropriate phases of planning, operations and evaluation;
• Develop and maintain a network of key actors (government, civil society, other donors, private sector);
• Lead the preparation of official project documents and reports.

Required qualifications:    

• A master’s degree in political science, law, international development, economics, finance, business administration, project management, social sciences, engineering or applied sciences.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Project Manager on donor funded projects.
• Experience as a Project Manager on at least 2 projects, and experience with a budget of CA 5,000,000 or more.
• Demonstrated experience with different development actors (governments or public authorities, other donors, non-governmental organizations and international organizations) working collaboratively in consulting on development results, by participating in the achievement of these results and by creating and facilitating initiatives in Philippines and Indonesia.
• The Project Manager must have experience in Philippines.
• Formulate and manage project plans by defining deliverables, identifying milestones, reviewing project progress and ensuring ongoing risk management;
• Plan and coordinate the activities of project staff, stakeholders, subcontractors and other support providers;
• Lead the timely preparation and submission of documents and deliverables;
• Plan, lead, coordinate and control the activities of project teams to achieve project objectives in terms of content, quality, costs and timelines;
• Establish and maintain networks of key stakeholders (government, civil society, other donors, private sector);
• Conduct post-project reviews/learn and share the results with the project team and other relevant stakeholders.