Peace Corps · 1 day ago

Community Development Facilitator in Coastal Resource Management - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Philippines

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

5+ years exp

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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

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Community DevelopmentCoastal Resource ManagementEnvironmental EducationProject PlanningSwimmingInterest in Filipino CultureTagalog Proficiency

Required

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in any field

5 years' professional work experience

Intermediate-level swimming abilities and comfort or experience with snorkeling

No major crimes conviction, even if expunged or sealed

Preferred

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Biology, Zoology, Marine Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Environment Studies, Conservation, Community Development, Natural Resource Management, Coastal Resource Management, Sustainability

5 years of experience working in Coastal Resource Management

Strong interest in, and interpersonal skills, working with children, youth, mothers, and fisher folk in under-resourced communities

Facilitation skills in conducting environmental awareness in schools and/or with local community organizations

An interest in Filipino culture and willingness to integrate into a Filipino community

Facilitation skills in policy development or governance issues

Skills in planning, implementing, and monitoring community projects