The Ateneo de Manila University (Ateneo) is one of the leading universities in the Philippines. More than 150 years in existence, the Ateneo has grown into a major Jesuit institution. Officially it became a university in 1959. It offers over 100 academic degree programmes.

Ateneo offers Basic Education (Grade School, Junior and Senior High School). In addition, the Loyola Schools (college) is made up of four schools (Social Sciences; Humanities; Science and Engineering; and Management) that offer graduate and undergraduate degrees, with a total enrolment of about 10,000 students per year. The Ateneo has 4 professional schools located in 3 campuses in Quezon City, Makati City and Pasig City (Business; Government; Law; and Medicine and Public Health), with about 4,000 professional postgraduate students.

It has an array of research centres, 11 of which are recognized as Centres of Excellence by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education. In addition to a European Studies Programme, it has a Centre for Asian Studies that fosters comparative research on East and Southeast Asia.

The Ateneo has 207 partnerships with universities around the world (82 in Europe, 87 in Asia, 11 in Australia and New Zealand, and 27 in North and South America) and is a member of the ASEAN Universities Network and 3 other international university networks. The Ateneo’s Rizal Library is the most advanced in the Philippines with over 307,000 titles in its collection and online access to most major academic journals.
The Program Head for Organizational Sustainability is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Organizational Sustainability (OS) Program. The position leads the planning and development of the program which includes research, capacity-building, training, and logistical/administrative directions focusing on integrating sustainability principles into university operations and external entities such as industry, academia, NGOs, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

The position supports the University's strategic directions towards sustainability and aligns with AIS’ goals to mobilize knowledge and innovative solutions and to mainstream integral ecology, sustainability, and resilience with institutions and communities.

I. Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation

Keeps abreast of local and international trends, standards, and requirements related to organizational sustainability

Designs, develops, and promotes projects and policies which operationalize select thematic areas of Organizational Sustainability (OS), and evaluates its effectiveness

Establishes, implements, and evaluates the strategic direction and initiatives of the OS Program in collaboration with the Director of AIS and other program heads

Develops projects and activities to promote sustainability education

Provides advisory and/or capacity-building services to innovate sustainability education and other OS solutions for the University and external partners

Designs and administers data gathering and evaluation tools (e.g, surveys, interviews, and focus groups, etc.) to gather feedback on the initiatives of the OS Program, and analyzes the data collected to derive actionable insights and recommendations for enhancing program strategies

Generates and presents evaluation reports to track progress, assess outcomes, and provide insights for decision-making and future planning

Leads the execution of planned research, projects, and workshops, of the OS Program, which includes monitoring the logistical and administrative requirements

II. Stakeholder Engagements and Partnerships

Establishes connections with stakeholders involved in Organizational Sustainability, and collaborates with partners both within and outside the University

Works with stakeholders to co-develop proactive solutions that meet present and long-term needs

Explores various methods of engagement with different sectors to recognize and respond to the needs and gaps towards addressing OS Program priority areas

Maintains existing OS-related partnerships and hubs

Oversees and evaluates the overall stakeholder and partner experience, ensuring the timely communication with stakeholders, and the appropriate resolution for stakeholder requirements

III. Program Management

Sets the direction of the OS Program and determines its operational goals in alignment with the Office goals, and Cluster mandates

Oversees the development of policies in the program and provides inputs for the development of general office policies

Prepares and monitors the program’s budget and expenditures and recommends cost-effective solutions for the Office

Identifies suitable funding sources and applies for additional grants or funding opportunities when necessary

Manages the performance of employees in the program by setting standards/targets, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and providing development opportunities

Contributes to shaping and developing the strategic planning initiatives of the AIS, and to the University

IV. Performs all other duties as may be reasonably required of the position, in

accordance with the instructions of the Immediate Supervisor, and its duly

authorized representative

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of a Master’s degree, preferably with a Ph D degree, in a relevant field (e.g.

Environmental Science, Sustainability Development, and Management)

• With a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in project management, client partnership, and in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science, Sustainability Development, and Management) In exceptional cases, significant years of experience may be considered as a substitute for an advanced academic degree