The CI-GEF PRICELESS Project seeks to increase legal protection for the Philippines Rise Marine Resource Reserve (PRMRR), formally listing this marine protected area under the Expanded National Integrated Protected Area System (ENIPAS). The CI-GEF PRICELESS project will also address key data and information gaps to enable appropriate management, including gaps relating to key biodiversity, fisheries/resource uses, and associated threats.

Led by Conservation International, executed by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Biodiversity Management Bureau, and supported by PEMSEA Resource Facility (PRF), the Project is recruiting for a Project Assistant.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparation of detailed activities, including assisting in the procurement of goods and services needed to facilitate implementation of project activities in accordance with the applicable policies and procedures.

• Conduct of meetings, workshops, consultations and other capacity development activities, including:
  a) preparation of list of participants;
  b) issuing invitation letters and follow ups;
  c) logistical and administrative arrangements;
  d) preparation of meeting materials and references;
  e) documenting the minutes/proceedings and administering pre- and post-evaluation for trainings;
  f) preparation of meeting reports/proceedings, and where necessary.

• Communicating with relevant government agencies and other stakeholders at the national and provincial and commune levels for project-related requirements.

• Maintaining project-related documentations (i.e., progress reports, technical reports, minutes of meetings, documentation of other project outputs and communication materials) in hard and electronic copies and facilitating access by CI, DENR, including PRF and where necessary, with the approval of DENR/PRF, other project-related personnel and consultants.

• Monitoring of project activities based on the approved work plan and assisting in the preparation of quarterly and annual progress and financial reports for consolidation into one project report.

• Participate in capacity building activities of the project to enhance capacity and learning, including opportunities for networking.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Project Lead and other project team members.

Job Requirements

Education

• Degree in Liberal Arts, Social Science course, Secretarial Science or Management course.

Experience

• Minimum three years of experience. Familiarity with international and government projects particularly in the fields of environment, marine conservation and fisheries management, protected area systems, or development cooperation.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, fast learner and ability to prioritize and provide services simultaneously and instantly with minimum supervision.

Languages

• Good command of the English language, both oral and written.

IT Skills

• Computer literacy, proficiency in the use of various software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.); adequate knowledge in handling web-based management systems.

Working Arrangements

• Institutional Arrangement: Reports directly to the Project Manager in close coordination with DENR-BMB and PEMSEA Resource Facility (PRF).

• Duration of Work: Initial 2-year contract, renewable subject to performance.