Policy Officer

Project Description

The Blue Carbon Action Partnership (BCAP) was launched at the Our Ocean Conference in March 2023 to scale blue carbon benefits through coordinated action to unlock finance, strengthen science and empower local communities. BCAP is supporting national governments in achieving their blue carbon ambitions and coordinating, communicating and connecting global stakeholders in blue carbon ecosystems at a global and national scale. The first National BCAP (NBCAP) is in the Philippines, following the establishment of a partnership with the Philippines at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos in January 2023, reinforced at UNFCCC COP 28 in Dubai in December 2023. The NBCAP Secretariat is a local body that shares the goals of the NBCAP and can legally accommodate the NBCAP Secretariat. A local ZSL office will manage the NBCAP’s finances, enable local staff to be hired, and share responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the NBCAP in an unbiased manner. The NBCAP Secretariat should operate independently of ZSL.

Overview of the role:  

NBCAP is seeking a dedicated Policy Officer to support our efforts in shaping and advancing blue carbon policies at the national and international levels. The PolicyOfficer will play a crucial role in conducting policy analysis, providing strategic guidance, and engaging with stakeholders to promote sustainable blue carbon initiatives aligned with NBCAP's mission.

Key responsibilities:

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.  

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.  

In 2010, the ZSL-Philippines Country Office was established as a duly accredited non-government organization registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a local branch of a foreign charitable institution registered in UK and holds its primary office in Iloilo City.

Project Staff Base

This post will be based in Ortigas, Metro Manila.

Vacant Position

1 Vacancy

What do we offer? 

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits which include the following:

• Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct.
• Holidays – 15 days paid annual leave during each 12-month period worked, plus national and public holidays as per the Labor Laws of the Philippines
• Sick Leave- ZSL Philippines showcases a 6 week generous leave compensation for each staff that ensures enough recovery for those who are with illness. 
• 13th Month Pay
• Wellbeing – ZSL provides medical health insurance (HMO) for the staff and 3 of his/her dependents (spouse & children).
• International accident insurance coverage.
• Paid Maternity leave and paternity leave.
• Monthly communications allowance.
• Chance for travel to ZSL project sites across the country as well as to our international offices. 
• Staff Emergency Loan Fund benefit after 6 months.