Description of the mission

Position Overview

The Manager, Program Implementation, leads and manages the implementation of Rare’s Fish Forever Program and other projects at designated sites in the Philippines. This role coordinates with the Shared Services Group (SSG) and provides technical support on matters such as Managed Access Area and Reserve (MA +R) management, Fisheries Policy Development and Law Enforcement, and program monitoring and evaluations. The manager will travel to project sites, build partnerships with government agencies and development organizations, and ensure all program activities align with Rare’s standards.

Primary Areas of Responsibility

Program Implementation

Lead program management, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
Ensure the Fish Forever program achieves its goals of rights-based and community-based fisheries management.
Approve site-level roadmaps that integrate behavior change and economic strategies.
Provide staff supervision as needed.

Technical Support

Act as a subject matter expert and provide training on fisheries management and marine protected areas (MPAs) for local partners.
Coach and mentor co-delivery partners to improve their capacity.
Work with partners on program strategies, including enforcement, monitoring, and governance.
Support the implementation of various tools and systems for catch monitoring, data collection, and financial management.
Lead the development and rollout of behavior change strategies and capacity-building modules.

Partnership Management

Engage with local mayors and stakeholders to champion sustainable fisheries.
Identify and manage partnerships with other organizations to support program implementation.
Coordinate with partners such as BFAR, DENR, provincial governments, and NGOs.

Reporting

Document program progress, accomplishments, and lessons learned.
Represent Rare in meetings with communities, partners, and government bodies.
Contribute to periodic reports for donors.
Capture success stories for knowledge sharing.

Project Finance and Administration

Formulate annual work plans and budgets in coordination with the Program Implementation Director and Shared Services Group.
Manage project expenses, ensure compliance with Rare's financial guidelines, and monitor budget utilization.
Assist implementing partners with financial planning.

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in fisheries, biology, environmental science, social science, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus.
5+ years of experience in a multi-cultural office, with a focus on assisting local governments and building organizational capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated program management skills and experience with project management.
Experience in marine protected areas, fisheries governance, or coastal resource management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; proficiency in Filipino or local languages (Cebuano preferred) is a plus.
Knowledge of integrating gender and climate change into development plans.
Proficiency in MS Office and mobile applications.
Excellent event organization, facilitation, and training skills.
Strong independent judgment and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to travel.
Experience in social marketing or behavior change interventions.
Experience in writing management plans (e.g., MPA, coastal, or fisheries).
Skills in GIS mapping, graphic design, and audio-visual production are a plus.

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Rare

Rare is a global leader in driving social change for people and nature. For over 50 years, we have inspired and empowered millions of people and their communities to protect our shared planet.

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Rare

Rare is a global leader in driving social change for people and nature. For over 50 years, we have inspired and empowered millions of people and their communities to protect our shared planet.

Website
Unknown
Between 50 and 250 employees
Others

Rare did not yet communicate its impact measurement.

This structure did not communicate to us the labels or certifications that it was able to obtain.

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