| Title | Project Finance Officer |
| Monthly Salary | PhP 25,000.00 to 35,00.000 (gross) |
| Allowances and Benefits | 1. Mandatory government contributions 2. Insurances (life, accident, and health) 3. Sick leave conversion 4. Monthly allowance 5. Annual clothing allowance |
| Duty Station | On-site reporting in Makati, with occasional field work in project sites |
| Deadline for Applications | July 6, 2025 |
BACKGROUND:
Forest Foundation Philippines (doing business as Philippine Tropical Forest Conservation Foundation (PTFCF), Inc.) is a non-stock, non-profit, non-government organization that provides grants and technical assistance to organizations and individuals that empower the people to protect the forests. The Foundation was established in 2002 to manage conservation funds by virtue of two bilateral agreements between the governments of the Philippines and the United States of America.
To effectively manage the fund, the Foundation crafted its medium-term strategy, the Results Framework 2017-2021. Under this framework, the Foundation supported over 300 projects that focused on the protection and sustainable management of its four focal landscapes: Sierra Madre, Palawan, Samar and Leyte, Palawan, and Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental. These projects helped restore 1,243 ha of forests, improved the management of over 1 million ha of forestlands, empowered 211 community-based organizations, and supported 108 community-level livelihoods.
Under the new medium-term Results Framework, the Foundation continues to employ the sustainable forest landscape approach from 2023 to 2027. The Foundation, together with its grantees and partners, will continue to protect and sustainably manage the forests for water, land, and biodiversity, while also fostering forest-related climate action. The Foundation seeks to achieve four immediate outcomes:
- Grow Forests: Enhanced forested landscapes that provide multiple ecosystem goods and services;
- Grow Opportunities: Improved multi-stakeholder engagement through sustainable livelihoods and incentives;
- Grow Partners: Strengthened cross-sectoral partnerships for sustainable forest management; and
- Grow Advocates: Enhanced knowledge management and strategic communications.
To fulfill the above tasks, the Forest Foundation Philippines is in need of a Project Finance Officer.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Reporting to the Finance Manager with close coordination with the Program Manager, the Project Finance Officer is responsible for the overall finance and budget management of the Foundation, in accordance with the pertinent program/project documents and the Foundation’s financial guidelines and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Working collaboratively with the Finance Manager, the Project Finance Officer will:
- Support in implementing the overall financial work pertaining to the execution of payments, following the Foundation’s Operations Manual, Financial Manual, and Grant Guidelines;
- Prepare, finalize, and ensure timely submission of annual financial plans, progress and financial reports;
- Monitor, analyze, and report project financial performance and progress to the supervising officer by tracking expenditures against the budget and coordinating commitments;
- Coordinate the conduct of the external audit;
- Provide support in reviewing and appraising financial plans of project proposals;
- Review financial accomplishment reports of partners and ensure that projects’ financial transactions comply with the Foundation’s financial policies and guidelines;
- Prepare monthly invoices and project financial reports;
- Record all transactions and expenses;
- Update the books of accounts;
- Ensure alignment of program procedures and practices with the Foundation’s established financial systems and processes; and
- Provide assistance to partners in developing budget proposals, including the conduct of financial management orientation and other relevant capacity-building interventions;
- Assist in improving procedures and schedules for grant applications, review, and monitoring;
- Maintain updated documentation, filing, folders, and administrative data management of the project; and
- Perform tasks assigned by the supervising officer, as needed in the performance of the above.
Duration and Places of Work:
This is a regular and full-time position. There will be a 6-month probation period, after which a substantive evaluation will be carried out. The individual contract will be reconfirmed annually by the Executive Director. The assignment will primarily be based in the Foundation’s office in Makati City, with occasional work in project sites.
Compensation:
The Project Finance Officer will receive a compensation commensurate with qualifications and professional experience. Basic salary will range from PhP 25,000.00 to 35,000.00 (gross) monthly. Benefits will include mandatory government contributions, insurance (life, accident, and health), sick leave conversion, monthly allowance, and clothing allowance.
As an employer, the Foundation offers:
- Clear, engaging, and empowering work assignments
- Dynamic and enabling learning environment
- Transparent and agile performance management
- Collaborative, capable, and sustainable teams and leadership
- Holistic staff well-being initiatives
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
The Project Finance Officer must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Management, with equivalent professional experience;
- Demonstrated experience in accounting, bookkeeping and financial management. Experience in grantmaking and/or in the development sector is an advantage;
- Advanced knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices and financial management;
- Knowledge of banking operations and labor taxation laws;
- Basic understanding of gender dynamics in executing duties and responsibilities;
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues;
- Proficiency in the use of accounting, word processing, and presentation applications and software;
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
- Ability to adapt to fast-shifting situations while managing complexities and maintaining focus on delivery of requirements; and
- Ability to work in a diverse environment to deal with a wider range of concerns jointly with co-workers and project partners.
Technical Competencies:
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
- Bookkeeping: Use of accounting software & word processing (especially Excel)
- Accounting
- Auditing
Non-Technical Competencies:
Achieving excellence
- Results-orientation
- Planning and organizing
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Adaptability
- Ingenuity
Working with others
- Teamwork
- Influence
- Effective Communication
Living out organizational values
- Stewardship
- Integrity
- Transparency and accountability
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested applicants are requested to send an application to Mr. Alfred Rawlins Villaflor, Human Resource Officer, through arvillaflor@forestfoundation.ph on or before July 6, 2025. Indicate “PROJECT FINANCE OFFICER” as the subject of the email.
Applicants shall submit the following through email:
- One-page letter of intent, addressed to Atty. Jose Andres A. Canivel, Executive Director;
- Curriculum vitae (3-5 pages only); and
- List of at least three-character references;
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the Foundation.