Mangrove Policy Coordinator

Mangrove Policy Coordinator

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 - This position is based in Quezon City, Philippines

Conservation International Philippines will be implementing the Philippines Pilot of the Accelerating Rapid Transition of Subsidies and Incentives (ARTSI) Initiative: Salt Industry Development and Blue Carbon Ecosystems – Directing Positive incentives for Blue Carbon Ecosystem Conservation in Coastal Salt Pond development. The ARTSI Program pilot will seek to direct positive incentives for mangrove restoration and conservation in salt production. The Mangrove Policy Coordinator will aid in implementing this pilot, coordinating efforts with national agencies, partners, and stakeholders. The Mangrove Policy Coordinator will also aid in the mangrove, blue carbon, and coastal ecosystems policy engagement of Conservation International Philippines under the supervision and guidance of the Philippines Policy Senior Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate policy engagement of the Philippines ARTSI Initiative Pilot with national agencies such as the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and other key stakeholders, including the private sector engaged in coastal salt production and mangrove conservation.
• Coordinate and aid in organizing workshops and consultations with the key stakeholders to gain inputs in drafting recommendations for incentives for mangrove-positive practices in salt production.
• Occasional field engagement in the demonstration sites in Palawan and Oriental Mindoro.
• Aid in drafting and submitting regular progress reports for monitoring and evaluation of the pilot.
• Assist the Philippines Policy Senior Manager in mangrove, blue carbon, and coastal ecosystems policy engagement, including engagement on commitments for Blue Carbon Ecosystems in the Philippines Nationally Determined Contributions.
• Aid in drafting policy research papers related to the ARTSI program and the policy areas mentioned above.
• Contribute to internal reporting, donor inquiries, and communications.
• Participate and contribute to the 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

• Typical office environment with flexible on-site work arrangements.
• Occasional online meetings with non-Philippines-based colleagues. May need to travel occasionally to the demonstration sites.
• This role will be a fixed-term assignment, anticipated to begin in December 2025 and end in November 2026.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 2 to 4 years of related work experience, preferably in conservation, NGO, or advocacy arena.
• Strong work ethic and passionate about nature conservation and sustainable development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Solid attention to detail and strong research and proofreading skills.
• Ability to function well in a multicultural, diverse, and fast-paced work team environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple duties and adapting to changing priorities.
• Service focus. Courteous, tactful, and proven ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work under general supervision and take initiative to solve problems under the supervisor's direction.

Preferred

• Bachelor of science in environmental science, fisheries, marine biology, or public policy. Experience or specialization on coastal aquaculture and/or mangrove ecology.

To apply for this position please submit a resume and cover letter.

Application Deadline: November 20, :49 PM EST)

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