Project Description
Advancing Blue Carbon Policy in the Philippines: Supporting Released Public Lands Assessment and Seagrass Conservation Frameworks: Technical Assistance Partnership with DENR and DA-BFAR for Evidence-Based Decision-Making, Capacity Building, and Sustainable Financing of Coastal Blue Carbon Ecosystems
The Philippines has a critical opportunity to advance blue carbon conservation by translating strong policy momentum into concrete action. This 18-month technical assistance partnership with DENR and DA‑BFAR to operationalize mangrove restoration policies and build foundational capacity for seagrass conservation, supporting climate commitments, coastal resilience, and sustainable livelihoods. It adopts a unified strategy that recognizes the need for immediate implementation tools for mangroves and long-term capacity building for seagrass ecosystems, aligning both with national development goals and international financing support.
The project delivers two integrated components: first, the development and pilot testing of a Joint Administrative Order (JAO) with standardized assessment tools to guide evidence‑based land use decisions across over 53,000 hectares of released public lands; and second, the establishment of technical, policy, and financing frameworks for seagrass conservation, including carbon assessment, ecosystem valuation, and a National Seagrass Strategy. Together, these efforts will strengthen institutional capacity, enable coordinated governance, and create pathways for sustainable blue carbon financing—positioning the Philippines as a leader in climate-resilient coastal management.
Purpose of the Role
The purpose of this role is to guide the technical design of the project methodologies, tools, and protocols; ensure scientific and technical quality of assessments, frameworks, and outputs; coordinate technical inputs across teams, agencies, and partner organizations; translate policy goals into workable technical approaches and review and validate deliverables before submission to partners and donors. The post holder will work closely with the Project Manager to deliver the responsibilities and activities as noted within the Main Duties and Key Responsibilities section of this document.
This is a hybrid role of office and field work which will be based in Ortigas, Metro Manila.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Project Delivery
- Provide logistical support for training activities and project events, including coordination of venues, schedules, materials, and participants
- Prepare, organize, and distribute training materials such as handouts, presentations, and guides
- Assist in the delivery of training sessions and project events, including registration, facilitation of group activities, and field exercises
- Maintain accurate participant records, attendance sheets, and training databases, ensuring proper documentation
- Document training activities and events, including notes, key discussions, outputs, and assist in the preparation of training reports and summaries
- Administer and support evaluation processes, including pre/post-tests and feedback forms, and compile training data, results, and participant feedback
Project Administration, Logistics & Compliance
This job description is designed to outline a range of main duties that may be encountered. It is not designed to be an exhaustive list of tasks and can be varied in consultation with the post holder to reflect changes in the job or the organization.