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Project Coordinator – Unified Champion Schools

Overview: 

The Project Coordinator will join our team on a project-based contract. The Program Coordinator will serve as a vital link between the Unified Champion Schools (UCS) and the SOP Program Manager, ensuring effective implementation of UCS initiatives– Unified Sports, Inclusive Youth Leadership and Whole School Engagement. The successful candidate will oversee and support the UCS operations in 10 to 15 schools per city, per region.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Oversight and Implementation:

  • Ensure all assigned schools conduct weekly Unified Sports activities that promote inclusivity and collaboration.
  • Facilitate the development and execution of campaigns to enhance Youth Leadership and Whole-School Engagement.
  • Monitor adherence to UCS program guidelines and objectives.

2. Coordination and Communication:

  • Act as a bridge between Unified Champion Schools and the SOP Program Manager to ensure streamlined communication and problem-solving.
  • Regularly engage with school coordinators, administrators, and stakeholders to provide support and guidance.

3. Monitoring and Reporting:

  • Track the progress of UCS activities and provide detailed, timely reports to the SOP Program Manager.
  • Identify and address challenges encountered by schools in program implementation.

Unified Sports Program

  • Ensure that the UCS facilities, Unified Sports Culminating Event (eg: Unified Intramurals, Unified PE activities) 
  • Ensure that the UCS offers Unified Sports Training/Activity weekly
  • Monitor UCS’ student attendance in Unified Sports Programs.

Inclusive Youth Leadership

  • Monitor the implementation of unified leadership in each UCS and make sure provide immediate assistance if help is needed
  • Coordinate with teachers and UCS program manager and officer regarding the culminating visits/on-site monitoring

Whole-School Engagement Program

  • Ensure that the UCS implements at least two whole-school engagement activities throughout the school year.
  • Verify UCS’ means of raising awareness of inclusivity and continuity of these activities in the future.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sports Management, Social Work, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in program coordination, preferably in educational, social work or sports initiatives.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple schools across various regions.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
  • Passionate about promoting inclusivity and youth development.
  • Familiarity with Unified Sports, youth leadership, or similar programs is an advantage.

Special Olympics Pilipinas is a part of a global organization that aims to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. We believe in the power of sports to bring joy and transformation. Our mission is to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion among individuals with and without intellectual disabilities. We work every day, all around the world, to unleash the potential of the human spirit. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity and empowers individuals to thrive.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Philippine laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To submit your application, kindly send your Letter of Intent and an updated Curriculum Vitae to: 

Aa Galicia
National Director
Special Olympics Pilipinas
[email protected]

Please include your full name and the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We kindly request that you refrain from making any calls or sending emails to follow up on your application.