Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer

Makati Business Club is looking for a Freedom of Information (FOI) Officer who will champion the passage of a National FOI Law and support the development of Local FOI ordinances by building the capacity and strengthening coordination among the private sector, civil society partners and emerging contributors in the transparency and democracy sphere. The FOI Officer will be working with a young, fun, and dynamic staff. 

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain project documentation, monitor project progress, and provide other administrative and logistical support as may be required;
  • Prepare periodic project reports as required by funder.
  • Coordinate, and execute identified project activities;
  • Support the development of reports, briefs, press statements, and other communication materials;
  • Keep track of FOI bills and other transparency-related policies 
  • Research and identify emerging issues on FOI, good governance, transparency, and democracy;
  • All other technical and research support and tasks as appointed by the supervising officers.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in the fields related to public administration, political science, international relations, governance, global politics, etc.
  • Excellent policy research, analysis, and advocacy skills
  • Clear, clean, and concise writing and communication skills
  • Organized and able to deliver tasks and milestones in a timely manner
  • Project and Events coordination experience is a plus