Indigenous Peoples

2 weeks ago

Butuan, Caraga, Philippines Caraga Carbon Development Inc. Full time ₱900,000 - ₱1,200,000 per year

The Indigenous Peoples (IP) Governance Associate will provide a direct support in strengthening Indigenous governance structures and facilitating rights-based, culturally rooted engagement within ancestral domain areas covered by CCDI's Nature-based Solutions Project. The role involves supporting Indigenous Political Structures, ensuring proper documentation of customary systems, and assisting in capacity-building programs aimed at institutionalizing good governance practices aligned with both Indigenous traditions and national legal frameworks.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Indigenous Studies, Community Development, Anthropology, Political Science, or related fields;
  • At least 2 years of experience working directly with Indigenous Peoples or ancestral domain governance structure.

Special Skills

  • Customary Governance and Legal Interface;
  • Culturally Sensitive Facilitation;
  • Ancestral Domain Institutional Strengthening;
  • Stakeholder Coordination and Multi-sector Engagement.

Responsibilities:

  • Support IPS and IPOs in developing community charters, local development frameworks, and customary governance protocols;
  • Coordinate with NCIP, LGUs, and other relevant agencies to ensure Indigenous governance activities are aligned with legal mandates (e.g., IPRA, FPIC);
  • Ensure meaningful participation of elders, women, and youth in governance consultations and project activities;
  • Collect, organize, and file documentation related to IPS decisions, resolutions, and traditional governance practices;
  • Contribute to the preparation of governance-related reports, case studies, and validation records for internal and external reporting;
  • Assist in organizing and facilitating trainings or learning sessions related to Indigenous leadership, paralegal education, community representation, and rights awareness;
  • Monitor community-level disputes and assist in documenting traditional conflict resolution mechanisms.

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