Project Field Coordinator

Job title: Project Coordinator
Job type: Contract/Full-time employee
Position location: Manilla, Philippines
Reporting to: Project Manager
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.
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 Coordinator will be based in Manilla and responsible, among other things, for the following tasks:

• Maintain and update relevant project information in paper and/or electronic files, including but not limited to schedule of activities, progress reports and correspondence;
• Consult the various stakeholders involved in the management of activities on strategic and administrative issues related to the project;
• Contribute to the development, planning, analysis, evaluation and prioritization of deliverables, documents and requirements;
• Assist in reporting on the achievements and results of technical specialists;
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of documentation in response to planned and unplanned reports, feedback and observations to inform stakeholder senior management of project status;
• Coordinate and follow-up on requests for technical specialist support by prioritizing, assessing urgency and setting timelines;
• Coordinate efforts to review/learn from the project and share this information with the project team and stakeholders, as appropriate;
• Coordinate logistics, such as vehicle rentals, travel and assignments for technical specialists, contractors and third parties, as appropriate;
• Advise on documentation requirements of local authorities/governments;
• Engage/cooperate with stakeholders and address issues in a timely and effective manner;
• Provide stakeholders with updates, as appropriate;
• Establish/maintain recall systems and other follow-up mechanisms for action to be taken;
• Search for and find contextual information, analyze it, extract relevant information and write summaries;
• Promote and study best practices to expand knowledge on local development and development strategies;
• Coordinate, draft and prepare for signature the project’s official documents and reports;
• Keep informed of local laws, regulations and practices, and comply with it, including those relating to local human resources management and affecting the use of local technical specialists and their ability to carry out their activities in the programming area.

Required qualifications:    

• A degree in political science, law, international development, economics, finance, business administration, project management, social sciences, engineering or applied sciences.
• Minimum of 10 years experience as a Project Coordinator on donor funded projects.
• Experience as a Project Coordinator on at least 2 projects, and experience with a budget of 5,000,000 CA or more.
• The Project Coordinator must have experience in Philippines
• Maintain and update relevant project information in paper and/or electronic files (this may include, but is not limited to, activity schedules, progress reports and correspondence);
• Contribute to the development, planning, analysis, evaluation and prioritization of deliverables, documents and requirements;
• Coordinate and follow-up on requests for technical specialist support by prioritizing, assessing urgency and setting timelines;
• Coordinate logistics services, such as vehicle rental, travel and missions for technical specialists, subcontractors and third parties;
• Dialogue/cooperate with stakeholders and address issues in a timely and effective manner
• Advise on documentation requirements of local authorities/governments.