Terrestrial Forest Restoration and Carbon Senior Manager
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global challenge. Due to the fluidity of the situation, we periodically reassess our plans to reopen our offices. For the safety of our employees, our approach is tailored to the situation in each of the 30 countries we operate in. Travel is only conducted when absolutely necessary and safe to do so. Hiring managers will provide guidance on flexible work arrangements in accordance with country-specific safety policies.
Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Terrestrial Forest Restoration and Carbon Manager will lead all field activities that will ensure the delivery of targets on terrestrial forest protection and restoration under the Community, Biodiversity, and Natural Climate Solutions project in Palawan in collaboration with local stakeholders, and in synch with the activities of the other members of the project team.
The task includes providing technical support and guidance towards strategy, planning, and project implementation particularly on conservation models (including community livelihoods), capacity building, and project documentation in the areas of forest carbon stock and biodiversity improvements (including generation of co-benefits) across select municipalities and ensure convergence among all components of the project to achieve desired outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with the Palawan Field Lead and Foresters, the Terrestrial Forest Restoration and Carbon Manager shall:
Lead the assessment and identification of priority sites for forest protection and restoration for the project.
Lead the development of the detailed implementation plan for forest restoration and conservation including annual/quarterly work plans and budget
Coordinate with Palawan Field Lead, project personnel, and delivery partners to ensure that agreed work is well-organized with partners and completed on schedule.
Provide technical guidance and oversight in the forest restoration work in the selected project sites and ensure quality performance by all involved.
Facilitate the development and implementation of site-specific forest restoration and conservation plans based on global and national best practices using the nature-based solution to adaptation approach.
Lead and support the establishment of partnerships and co-management structures with tenure holders, local government units, and local service providers in southern Palawan to foster community support for and participation in conservation and restoration activities.
Facilitate the development and monitoring of conservation agreements with partners.
Facilitate capacity building and awareness raising of community and LGU partners on forest restoration and conservation, and conservation models (including livelihoods).
Develop and implement community-based/participatory monitoring systems to maintain restored and conserved forests and capture lessons learned and best practices from the project sites.
Provide technical inputs on documentation (management plans, technical reports, scientific articles, and any other publication materials) of project activities.
Supervise and prepare reports on the periodic monitoring of established permanent plots for forest carbon stock and biodiversity assessments.
Provide guidance in the implementation of mangrove enforcement protocols.
Guide and facilitate strategies and measures to achieve uptake of project findings into policy and strategic planning processes at the national level.
Where necessary, conduct field surveys, either through direct participation or oversight and regular checks of the trained field team, ensuring all surveys are completed to budget and on time and data are entered and stored in an electronic database.
Provide support to the team in the monitoring and evaluation of climate impacts of nature-based solutions. This includes the design, implementation of carbon measurements, and assessment of findings.
Ensure partner/stakeholder standards and interests are represented and incorporated into project deliverables.
Contribute to internal reporting, donor inquiries, and communications.
Participate and contribute to the annual internal program planning.
Support an organizational culture that reflects CIPFI's full-spectrum programming of values, rights-based approach, gender responsiveness, accountability, and high performance.
Perform related duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is based in our CIPFI office in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan-Phillippines with trips to the field office in Southern Palawan when necessary.
Periodic travel to remote project sites with a long and strenuous hike.
Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods.
Ability to work outside the normal work schedule to meet project deadlines.
Flexibility in performing other duties assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor's degree in Forestry.
PRC Registered Forester.
5 to 7 years of practicing forestry and forestry-related works.
Up to 2 years of experience in managing a team.
Knowledgeable of and sensitive to the local community's culture and rights.
Ability to diagnose problems and identify solutions.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Team player and able to work effectively with diverse groups in a multicultural environment.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in written and spoken English.
Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, set priorities, and deliver quality results.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and under general supervision.
Willing to abide by CI Code of Ethics and Policies.
Preferred
Advanced degree
Understanding the socio-economic and environmental issues facing Palawan, indigenous peoples, and local communities is strongly preferred.
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.
Application Deadline: September 8, 2022 (11:49 PM EST)
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Conservation International is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled
Conservation International
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a global challenge. Due to the fluidity of the situation, we periodically reassess our plans to reopen our offices. For the safety of our employees, our approach is tailored to the situation in each of the 30 countries we operate in. Travel is only conducted when absolutely necessary and safe to do so. Hiring managers will provide guidance on flexible work arrangements in accordance with country-specific safety policies.
Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Terrestrial Forest Restoration and Carbon Manager will lead all field activities that will ensure the delivery of targets on terrestrial forest protection and restoration under the Community, Biodiversity, and Natural Climate Solutions project in Palawan in collaboration with local stakeholders, and in synch with the activities of the other members of the project team.
The task includes providing technical support and guidance towards strategy, planning, and project implementation particularly on conservation models (including community livelihoods), capacity building, and project documentation in the areas of forest carbon stock and biodiversity improvements (including generation of co-benefits) across select municipalities and ensure convergence among all components of the project to achieve desired outcomes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Working closely with the Palawan Field Lead and Foresters, the Terrestrial Forest Restoration and Carbon Manager shall:
Lead the assessment and identification of priority sites for forest protection and restoration for the project.
Lead the development of the detailed implementation plan for forest restoration and conservation including annual/quarterly work plans and budget
Coordinate with Palawan Field Lead, project personnel, and delivery partners to ensure that agreed work is well-organized with partners and completed on schedule.
Provide technical guidance and oversight in the forest restoration work in the selected project sites and ensure quality performance by all involved.
Facilitate the development and implementation of site-specific forest restoration and conservation plans based on global and national best practices using the nature-based solution to adaptation approach.
Lead and support the establishment of partnerships and co-management structures with tenure holders, local government units, and local service providers in southern Palawan to foster community support for and participation in conservation and restoration activities.
Facilitate the development and monitoring of conservation agreements with partners.
Facilitate capacity building and awareness raising of community and LGU partners on forest restoration and conservation, and conservation models (including livelihoods).
Develop and implement community-based/participatory monitoring systems to maintain restored and conserved forests and capture lessons learned and best practices from the project sites.
Provide technical inputs on documentation (management plans, technical reports, scientific articles, and any other publication materials) of project activities.
Supervise and prepare reports on the periodic monitoring of established permanent plots for forest carbon stock and biodiversity assessments.
Provide guidance in the implementation of mangrove enforcement protocols.
Guide and facilitate strategies and measures to achieve uptake of project findings into policy and strategic planning processes at the national level.
Where necessary, conduct field surveys, either through direct participation or oversight and regular checks of the trained field team, ensuring all surveys are completed to budget and on time and data are entered and stored in an electronic database.
Provide support to the team in the monitoring and evaluation of climate impacts of nature-based solutions. This includes the design, implementation of carbon measurements, and assessment of findings.
Ensure partner/stakeholder standards and interests are represented and incorporated into project deliverables.
Contribute to internal reporting, donor inquiries, and communications.
Participate and contribute to the annual internal program planning.
Support an organizational culture that reflects CIPFI's full-spectrum programming of values, rights-based approach, gender responsiveness, accountability, and high performance.
Perform related duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is based in our CIPFI office in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan-Phillippines with trips to the field office in Southern Palawan when necessary.
Periodic travel to remote project sites with a long and strenuous hike.
Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods.
Ability to work outside the normal work schedule to meet project deadlines.
Flexibility in performing other duties assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Bachelor's degree in Forestry.
PRC Registered Forester.
5 to 7 years of practicing forestry and forestry-related works.
Up to 2 years of experience in managing a team.
Knowledgeable of and sensitive to the local community's culture and rights.
Ability to diagnose problems and identify solutions.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Team player and able to work effectively with diverse groups in a multicultural environment.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in written and spoken English.
Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, set priorities, and deliver quality results.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and under general supervision.
Willing to abide by CI Code of Ethics and Policies.
Preferred
Advanced degree
Understanding the socio-economic and environmental issues facing Palawan, indigenous peoples, and local communities is strongly preferred.
To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.
Application Deadline: September 8, 2022 (11:49 PM EST)
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