Application Guide

How to Apply for Project Officer - Eco SST (Preferably Manila, Philippines based)

at Dana Asia

🏢 About Dana Asia

Dana Asia is a social business focused on funding and supporting enterprises that drive sustainable development and uplift communities in Asia. What makes them unique is their hybrid approach combining investment with hands-on community partnership to create tangible social impact, rather than just providing grants. Someone would want to work here to lead high-impact projects that directly shape the future of social business in the Philippines.

About This Role

This Project Officer role involves leading the replication of the Eco Store social business model in new Philippine communities by working closely with community partners to establish viable enterprises. It's impactful because you'll be training teams in business skills and environmental advocacy while developing supply chains that create sustainable livelihoods and environmental benefits simultaneously.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve morning virtual coordination with the Director of Social Business on replication strategy, followed by onsite community meetings to assess potential Eco Store locations and partner readiness. The afternoon could include developing training materials for business skills and environmental practices, while monitoring sales data from existing stores to identify operational improvements.

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🎯 Who Dana Asia Is Looking For

  • Has experience in social enterprise replication or community-based business development in the Philippines
  • Possesses practical training skills for teaching business operations and environmental advocacy to diverse teams
  • Demonstrates hands-on experience with basic accounting for small business sales and cost management
  • Shows proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders including community partners, technical partners, and internal teams

📝 Tips for Applying to Dana Asia

1

Highlight specific experience with community-based business models in the Philippines, not just general project management

2

Include concrete examples of training teams in both business skills AND environmental advocacy

3

Demonstrate your understanding of the hybrid (remote/onsite) nature by mentioning experience with distributed team coordination

4

Show how you've monitored business viability metrics in past social enterprise roles

5

Reference Dana Asia's specific mission of 'creating real change' through investment rather than charity in your application materials

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience with social business replication models in Philippine communities', 'Specific examples of training teams in practical business operations and environmental practices', "How you've coordinated multiple stakeholders (community partners, technical partners, internal teams) in past projects", 'Your approach to ensuring both business viability AND social impact in community enterprises']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Dana Asia's existing social business portfolio and their specific approach to investment vs. grants
  • → The Eco Store model's current implementation and any available case studies or results
  • → Philippine social enterprise landscape and community-based business challenges
  • → Environmental advocacy initiatives relevant to Philippine communities and small businesses
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through how you would replicate the Eco Store model in a new community from start to operational viability
2 Describe your experience training non-business backgrounds in essential business skills and environmental advocacy
3 How would you develop supply chains and market linkages for Eco Stores in remote Philippine communities?
4 Share an example of coordinating conflicting priorities between community partners and business objectives
5 What metrics would you track to ensure both business viability and social impact for new Eco Stores?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on project management without emphasizing community partnership and training aspects
  • Presenting as purely an environmental advocate without demonstrating business viability experience
  • Using generic social impact language without showing understanding of Dana Asia's specific investment-based approach

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: March 15, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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