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Peace Corps · 10 hours ago

Community Development Facilitator in Coastal Resource Management - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Philippines - 2 years, plus 3 months training

United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

5+ years exp

Peace Corps is an organization that engages volunteers in community service, and they are seeking a Community Development Facilitator to work alongside local government units in the Philippines. The role focuses on promoting environmental awareness, facilitating community organizing, and collaborating on coastal resource management activities.

EducationGovernmentSocial AssistanceWildlife Conservation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Facilitation of participatory coastal resource assessments

Development and/or update of databases (e.g., Coastal Environment Profile)

Development and/or update of the 5-year LGU Coastal Resource Management Plan

Review of existing laws and guidelines that govern the management of coastal and marine resources and explore the possibility of improving those laws and guidelines

Sharing transferable skills with community-based organizations (e.g., youth, women, fisher folk)

Establishment and/or enhancement of a marine protected area management system

Development of business concepts/alternative livelihoods in the community

Facilitation of environmental awareness activities for in-school and out-of-school youth

Participation in the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office through coastal resource management planning and activities

Qualification

Environmental awarenessCommunity organizingCoastal resource managementBachelor's degreeSwimmingSCUBA certificationPeople skillsCultural integrationLanguage acquisition