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Title | Senior Project Manager & Advisor Ecosystem-smart Disaster Risk Reduction in the Philippines |
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Senior Project manager & Advisor Ecosystem-smart Disaster Risk Reduction in the PhilippinesCountry: The Philippines Duty Station: Metro Manila Job Working Title: Senior advisor & project manager Ecosystem-smart Disaster Risk Reduction Type of Employment: Consultant, 50-70 working days per year (1 year, with an option for extension) Application Deadline: 21 April 2014 Background Wetlands International is dedicated to safeguarding and restoring wetlands — for people and nature. We are driven by the knowledge that safeguarding and restoring wetlands is urgent and vital for water security, biodiversity, climate regulation, sustainable development and human health. In our disaster risk reduction work, we work from the principles that environmental degradation can lead to disasters and aggravation of hazards, and that the sustenance and restoration of healthy ecosystems are key to reducing disaster risk and improving livelihood resilience. Our global not-for-profit network of 16 independent offices is governed by a Supervisory Council and a Board of the Association of 35 national government and non-governmental organization members. We bring knowledge into policy and practice, connect local actions in 100 countries to make a global difference, we catalyze actions that support those that use or depend on wetlands, and we are passionate about the positive change we make for people and nature. Wetlands International received the CBF (Dutch Central Bureau for Fundraising) Seal of Approval in 2011, the highest Dutch quality mark for charitable organizations. Most of our work is financed on a project basis by governments (bi and multilateral funding) and private donors (foundations, corporates), with our Association members providing small but critical unrestricted support. See our website for more information on the values, strategies and policies that guide our work. From 2014 to 2017 Wetlands International will work on “Proud of your purok”, an integrated river basin project that aims for ecosystem based and climate smart disaster risk reduction (DRR) and livelihood resilience in the Agusan River Basin, Mindanao, The Philippines. Partners are The Netherlands & Philippines Red Cross (lead) and CARE Netherlands & Agri- Agua Development Coalition (AADC). On the ground activities (i.e. improving disaster preparedness, economic and agricultural planning, improving water quality and reforestation) will be complemented with the development of a knowledge base on the relation between land-use change, climate change and increased disaster risk and a policy dialogue towards ecosystem and climate inclusive DRR. Wetlands International will be responsible for the development of the knowledge base, implementation & coordination of ecosystem based DRR activities and will have an important role in the policy dialogue. Wetlands International aims to implement the project on the ground through a Mindanao-based organization, which is currently being identified. Wetlands International also acts as an advisor on ecosystem-smart approaches in DRR in the ‘Partners for Resilience’ program, which is implemented with largely the same partners and with activities targeted at five provinces throughout The Philippines. In both project and program the partners will work in partnership with delegated responsibilities for implementation at Mindanao level, coordination and policy dialogue at Manila level and support/low intense coordination in at the Netherlands level. Responsibilities and tasks To be able to work effectively in the Philippines, Wetlands International is looking for a senior advisor/project manager who will coordinate activities and represent the organization in the Philippines. Under the guidance of the Wetlands International Headquarters, this person will:
Profile The successful candidate is a skilled technical and strategic advisor, able to bring people and interests together and see and develop new opportunities. S/he has a good understanding of the NGO, government and corporate world complemented with a relevant network. S/he has a good understanding of wetlands issues at all relevant scales. S/he is well able to profile Wetlands International as an authority in wetlands issues. Requirements The successful candidate meets the following requirements:
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To apply: Send a cover letter and CV detailing your experience in the above areas and motivation to Silva Paronakian, e-mail: silva.paronakian@wetlands.org. Please mark in the subject: “Application senior EcoDRR Philippines”. Only selected applicants will receive a response. For more information please contact Merijn van Leeuwen project coordinator of “Proud of your purok”, e-mail: Merijn.vanleeuwen@wetlands.org. |