Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
JOB BRIEF
Position Purpose
The Community Advocate is at the forefront of the Mission of the Centre for Sustainability PH to land conservation, and to mobilizing, supporting, and championing the Indigenous Peoples and local communities of Sultan Peak in Narra, Palawan. The contributions of the Community Advocate will directly impact the realization of a protected area, reflecting the commitment of CS to fostering a sustainable and resilient future for the environment, Indigenous People and local communities of Palawan.
Type of Contract: Fixed Term, Full Time
Expected duration: 2 years &/or upon legal establishment of proposed Sultan Peak Critical Habitat
Project Site/s: Proposed Sultan Peak Critical Habitat in Narra, Palawan
Base: Centre for Sustainability PH, Inc. headquarters, Barangay Santa Monica, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Responsibilities & Role in the Organization:
The Community Advocate is responsible for liaising with and lobbying the various community and multi-level government stakeholders toward the establishment of the proposed Sultan Peak Critical Habitat. This includes cultivating and maintaining stakeholder communications and relationships; coordinating and facilitating stakeholder workshops and meetings; representing the Centre for Sustainability PH (CS) in officially communicating to stakeholders progress and accomplishments, as well as objectives and goals, of the Sultan Peak project; and maintaining adequate documentation of these relationships and activities to meet donor requirements and ensure project success. The Community Advocate will also provide general support to the team across CS programs and operations as needs arise.
Essential Function:
- Mobilize Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) for consultation meetings and workshops toward the establishment of Sultan Peakas a protected area.
- Organize consultation meetings and workshops to secure Free and Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) from the Tagbanua tribe in Sultan Peak for the projects of the Centre for Sustainability PH in Sultan Peak.
- Organize consultation meetings and attend government sessions with Barangay leaders to discuss the proposed protected area designation of Sultan Peak, and acquire necessary resolutions in alignment with this goal.
- Organize consultation meetings and attend government sessions with Municipal leaders to discuss the proposed protected area designation of Sultan Peak, and acquire necessary resolutions in alignment with this goal.
- Prepare regular reports on stakeholder relationships & feedback, and project progress toward objectives and goals to inform team decision-making, strategic planning, and report to project donors.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
COMPENSATION: Typical starting range is 25,000-35,000 Philippine Pesos which will be based on skills and experience. Annual performance increase may be available but not guaranteed.
- Flexible work environment & travel opportunities
- Government-mandated employee benefits after three months probationary period
- 13th month pay
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Cover letter indicating your interest in the position and why you think you would be a good fit with the organization.
2. Your resume
This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to changes or additions at any time, with or without notice. The Centre for Sustainability PH is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all team members.
