CAREERS IN CONSERVATION

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(1) Forester

This opening is URGENT, applications are encouraged to be sent ASAP.

Reporting To: Project Coordinator & Nature-based Solutions Manager
Department: Research and Conservation Program

Work Arrangement: Full-time; office & field-based with credits to work from home
Duration: Term (16 months) with potential continuance or reassignment to another project

Duty Station: Field office in Bukidnon with frequent fieldwork in Malaybalay, Bukidnon or Talaingod, Davao del Norte and occasional travel to main office in Davao City

BACKGROUND

The CRS Carbon Pilot is a partnership initiative between Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Philippines and the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) with funding from CRS Innovative Climate Financing, aiming to guide and help the Bukidnon-Higaonon Tribal Association, Inc. (BUHITA) in Malaybalay, Bukidnon and the Ata Manobo IPO in Talaingod, Davao del Norte establish and demonstrate institutional and technical readiness of their respective communities and ancestral domains for a potential carbon project.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Forester shall provide technical and operational leadership in the implementation of agroforestry, forest restoration, and carbon stock assessments. This role supports the delivery of community-based restoration activities and ensures that field operations, data management, and monitoring systems comply with project standards, carbon accounting requirements, and ecological restoration objectives. The Forester shall work closely with communities, technical partners, and project staff to support the establishment, maintenance, monitoring, and documentation of restoration and carbon-related activities.

SCOPE OF WORK AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community-Based Forest Monitoring by Forest Guards

Ensure that the training and deployment of Forest Guards are aligned with the preparations and operations for agroforestry and forest restoration demo plots.

Regenerative Livelihood for Communities

Ensure that Regenerative Livelihood activities support agroforestry and forest restoration initiatives.

Agroforestry, Forest Restoration, Maintenance & Monitoring, and Risk Management

Facilitate the co-development of demonstration plans for agroforestry & forest restoration and risk management systems.
Provide technical guidance to community consultations regarding restoration sites, demo plots, labor costs and arrangements, and operational protocols.
Facilitate technical trainings on agroforestry & forest restoration, QR coding, restoration monitoring, fire prevention, pest control, invasive species management, occupational health and safety, and first aid.
Lead the establishment and maintenance of one 2-hectare agroforestry and forest restoration trial plot in either ancestral domain.
Supervise restoration field technicians and landowners participating in the carbon pilot.
Ensure adherence to forest restoration, maintenance, and monitoring protocols.
Coordinate with the Nursery Officer for the requisition and hauling of seedlings of native trees from the central nursery at the Philippine Eagle Center and seedlings of fruit trees from external nurseries in Bukidnon or Davao del Norte and/or Davao City.
Ensure proper documentation, geotagging of trees, and data management protocols.

Carbon Stock Assessments and Flora Inventories

Support the pre-enrollment activities for landowners interested in the carbon project.
Support community review and accomplishment of enrollment forms.
Lead baseline assessments on carbon stocks, flora and forest composition.

Carbon Design and Co-development of Restoration, Nursery & Risk Management Plans

Support the co-development of carbon design frameworks and models aligned with the CRMP.
Facilitate the co-development of Forest Restoration Plan (FRP) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) with communities.

ARR Carbon Accounting, MRV, and M&E

Support training activities on ARR carbon accounting.
Provide technical guidance related to forestry and carbon accounting for the co-development of Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plans for carbon project.

Activity Coordination, Reporting, and Administrative Support

Lead the scheduling and coordinating of field activities, logistical requirements, and resource mobilization for restoration and assessment activities.
Support the preparation of technical reports, monitoring reports, field assessment reports, and project documentation.
Maintain organized field records, GIS files, maps, geotagged photos, and monitoring databases.
Coordinate closely with Community Development Workers, Biologists, Nursery Officer, MEAL Officer, and other project staff to ensure integrated field implementation.
Participate in project planning sessions, technical meetings, community consultations, and coordination activities with internal and external partners.
Perform other forestry- and restoration-related tasks that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator and Nature-based Solutions Manager, consistent with project objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a Licensed Forester.
Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Agroforestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in agroforestry & forest restoration, carbon stock assessments, dendrology and forest inventories, GIS mapping, environmental risk management, and forestry database management.
Experience in ARR carbon accounting, MRV, and forestry software development is an advantage.
Familiarity with Philippine forestry laws, environmental regulations, and restoration approaches is preferred.
Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
Willingness and ability to work effectively and extensively in remote field conditions, even in rugged terrain and challenging weather conditions.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License and able to drive motorcycle even in off-road conditions.
Residency or willingness to relocate in Bukidnon is preferred

Application Process:

Interested candidates are asked to either fill out the Application Form or enter bit.ly/PEFApply.
Address your cover letter to: Mr. Dennis Joseph I. Salvador, Executive Director, Philippine Eagle Foundation.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

PEF values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified candidates—regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or orientation—are encouraged to apply.

(2) Community Development Worker

This opening is URGENT, applications are encouraged to be sent ASAP.

Reporting To: Project Coordinator & Culture-based Conservation Manager
Department: Research and Conservation Program

Work Arrangement: Full-time; office & field-based with credits to work from home
Duration: Term (16 months) with potential continuance or reassignment to another project

Duty Station: Field office in Bukidnon with frequent fieldwork in Malaybalay, Bukidnon or Talaingod, Davao del Norte and occasional travel to main office in Davao City

BACKGROUND

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Community Development Worker (CDW) shall support the implementation of field-level activities related to community organizing, FPIC processes, regenerative livelihood, community-based forest monitoring, and participatory planning. This role will work closely with Indigenous Peoples communities, local stakeholders, and the technical project team to ensure inclusive, culturally appropriate, gender-responsive, and timely implementation of project activities in alignment with project objectives, safeguards, and carbon principles.

SCOPE OF WORK AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Entry & Governance

Facilitate orientation activities with IP communities and stakeholders including NCIP, DENR, and LGUs.
Coordinate community meetings for the co-development of community vision, governance profiles and guiding principles, as well as the enhancement of ADSDPPs and clarification of zoning maps related to carbon initiatives.

Consent-Building, Benefit-Sharing Guidelines & Carbon Resource Management Planning

Coordinate community consultations with the Legal Counsel on carbon rights, risks and responsibilities, benefit-sharing principles, carbon pilot and carbon project frameworks.
Facilitate community-wide IEC activities.
Organize meetings for the co-development of Carbon Rights Agreement (CRA), Carbon Resource Management Plan (CRMP), and benefit-sharing guidelines with communities.
Assist in community consultations with NCIP and Legal Counsel regarding CRA and CRMP.
Support consent-building and validation activities with landowners and communities.
Assist in the finalization of community-approved CRA documentation for future investor engagement.

Community-Based Forest Monitoring by Forest Guards

Initially organize Forest Guards for the establishment of community-based forest protection and monitoring systems, including monthly forest patrols and monitoring activities.
Support the training of Forest Guards on forest protection, forest and carbon monitoring using the KALUMBATA application.

Pre-FPIC Phase and FPIC Application

Support discussions and processes related to pre-FPIC and FPIC requirements.
Coordinate activities leading to the signing of the Certificate of Consent for carbon pilot and the fulfillment of requirements for Exercise Priority Rights (EPR).
Assist in community consultations with Legal Counsel and NCIP on FPIC processes.
Support the preparation and submission of FPIC application documents for future carbon project.

Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) & Feedback and Complaints Resolution Mechanism (FCRM)

Facilitate the co-development of GRM and FCRM systems with communities and stakeholders.
Coordinate roll-out trainings on GRM and FCRM procedures.

Regenerative Livelihood for Communities

Facilitate socio-economic profiling, community baseline data gathering, livelihood assessments, gender-based assessments, rapid market assessments, and community-based identification of biodiversity risks and opportunities.
Support the co-development of Regenerative Livelihood Plan (RLP).
Coordinate trainings on soil conservation, integrated pest management (IPM), non-timber forest product (NTFP) processing, and organic or low-input farming systems, where applicable.
Support communities in market engagement and test marketing initiatives.
Assist communities in improvement of post-harvest handling and storage practices.

Community-based Agroforestry and Forest Restoration

Organize landowners for pre-enrollment in the carbon project.
Support community review and accomplishment of enrollment forms.

Carbon Design and Co-development of Restoration, Nursery & Risk Management Plans

Coordinate meetings for the co-development of carbon design frameworks and models aligned with the CRMP.
Support communities in the co-development of Forest Restoration Plan (FRP), Central and Satellite Nursery Plan (CSNP), and Risk Management Plan (RMP).

ARR Carbon Accounting, MRV, and M&E

Coordinate training activities on ARR carbon accounting.
Support communities in the co-development of Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plans for carbon project.

Community Organizing, Activity Coordination & Reporting

Facilitate scheduling, logistics coordination, procurement requests, and liquidation documentation for activities related to community engagements.
Prepare field reports, meeting documentation, photo documentation, attendance sheets, and activity summaries.
Contribute to the writing of bi-annual progress reports, co-developed plans, forest monitoring reports, and final (completion) report.
Maintain organized physical and digital records of project activities and community engagements.
Coordinate closely with the Project Coordinator, MEAL Officer, Finance Officer, other PEF staff, and partner organizations.
Provide community-organizing support to Foresters, Biologists, and Nursery Officer for their activities.
Participate in project planning meetings and learning sessions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Community Development, Social Work, Anthropology, Rural Development, Development Communication, or related fields.
At least 2 years experience in community organizing, rural development, Indigenous Peoples engagement, environmental programs, or related field work.
Cultural and gender sensitivity with the ability to work respectfully with Indigenous Peoples.
Knowledge of FPIC processes is highly desirable.
Skills in facilitating community meetings, conducting field documentation, supporting participatory planning activities, report writing, and data organization.
Experience in livelihood, agroforestry, natural resource management, carbon projects, or conservation-related projects is an advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and mobile-based data collection applications.
Strong interpersonal and community engagement skills; familiarity with local dialects is an advantage.
Willingness and ability to work independently in remote field conditions or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Familiarity with local languages and cultural contexts within the project area.
Willingness to travel extensively and stay in field sites as necessary.
Commitment to participatory, rights-based, and community-driven development approaches.
Residency or willingness to relocate in Bukidnon is preferred.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are asked to either fill out the Application Form or enter bit.ly/PEFApply.
Address your cover letter to: Mr. Dennis Joseph I. Salvador, Executive Director, Philippine Eagle Foundation.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

PEF values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified candidates—regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or orientation—are encouraged to apply.

(1) Project Coordinator

This opening is URGENT, applications are encouraged to be sent ASAP.

Reporting To: Nature-based Solutions Manager & Culture-based Conservation Manager
Department: Research and Conservation Program

Work Arrangement: Full-time; office & field-based with credits to work from home
Duration: Term (16 months) with potential continuance or reassignment to another project

Duty Station: Field office in Bukidnon with frequent fieldwork in Malaybalay, Bukidnon and Talaingod, Davao del Norte and occasional travel to main office in Davao City

BACKGROUND

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Project Coordinator shall provide overall coordination, technical supervision, stakeholder engagement, and implementation guidance for all deliverables, ensuring adherence to project timelines and compliance with frameworks. This role shall ensure that project implementation is transparent, accountable, and evidence-based through strong coordination, documentation, reporting, financial oversight, and learning systems.

SCOPE OF WORK AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Entry & Governance

Supervise orientation activities with IP communities and stakeholders including NCIP, DENR, and LGUs.
Facilitate the co-development of community vision, governance profiles and guiding principles, as well as the enhancement of ADSDPPs and clarification of zoning maps related to carbon initiatives.
Ensure culturally appropriate and inclusive community engagement processes.

Consent-Building, Benefit-Sharing Guidelines & Carbon Resource Management Planning

Coordinate the provision of Legal Counsel for communities.
Facilitate community consultations with the Legal Counsel on carbon rights, risks and responsibilities, benefit-sharing principles, carbon pilot and carbon project frameworks.
Oversee the conduct of community-wide IEC activities.
Facilitate the co-development of Carbon Rights Agreement (CRA), Carbon Resource Management Plan (CRMP), and benefit-sharing guidelines with communities.
Facilitate community consultations with NCIP and Legal Counsel regarding CRA and CRMP.
Lead consent-building and validation activities with landowners and communities.
Facilitate the finalization of community-approved CRA documentation for future investor engagement.

Community-Based Forest Monitoring by Forest Guards

Supervise the establishment of community-based forest protection and monitoring systems, including monthly forest patrols and monitoring activities.
Oversee the training of Forest Guards on forest protection, forest and carbon monitoring using the KALUMBATA application.
Ensure proper documentation and reporting of monitoring activities.

Pre-FPIC Phase and FPIC Application

Lead discussions and processes related to pre-FPIC and FPIC requirements.
Oversee activities leading to the signing of the Certificate of Consent for carbon pilot.
Ensure Exercise Priority Rights (EPR) requirements are secured.
Facilitate community consultations with Legal Counsel and NCIP on FPIC processes.
Coordinate the preparation and submission of FPIC application documents for future carbon project.
Document lessons learned and policy recommendations emerging from FPIC implementation.

Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) & Feedback and Complaints Resolution Mechanism (FCRM)

Oversee the co-development of GRM and FCRM systems with communities and stakeholders.
Supervise roll-out trainings on GRM and FCRM procedures.
Monitor implementation and recommend adaptive improvements to grievance and complaints systems.

Regenerative Livelihood for Communities

Supervise socio-economic profiling and baseline data gathering activities.
Oversee livelihood assessments, gender-based assessments, rapid market assessments, and identification of biodiversity risks and opportunities.
Facilitate the co-development of Regenerative Livelihood Plan (RLP).
Oversee trainings on soil conservation, integrated pest management (IPM), non-timber forest product (NTFP) processing, and organic or low-input farming systems, where applicable.
Support market engagement and test marketing initiatives.
Oversee improvement of post-harvest handling and storage practices.

Agroforestry, Forest Restoration, Maintenance & Monitoring, and Risk Management

Lead the co-development of demonstration plans for agroforestry & forest restoration, satellite nurseries, and risk management systems.
Co-facilitate community consultations regarding restoration sites, demo plots, nursery locations, labor costs and arrangements, and operational protocols.
Oversee technical trainings on agroforestry & forest restoration, QR coding, restoration monitoring, fire prevention, pest control, invasive species management, occupational health and safety, and first aid.
Oversee the establishment and maintenance of two 2-hectare agroforestry and forest restoration trial plots.

Nursery Establishment & Maintenance

Co-implement the scoping and assessment of existing nurseries.
Oversee improvements of the central nursery at the Philippine Eagle Center (PEC).
Co-facilitate trainings on nursery establishment and maintenance.
Supervise the establishment and maintenance of 2 satellite nurseries with target production of 20,000 seedlings each.

Assessments on Carbon Stocks, Biodiversity, and Natural Capital

Oversee the pre-enrollment activities for landowners interested in the carbon project.
Co-facilitate community review and accomplishment of enrollment forms.
Supervise baseline assessments on carbon stocks, flora and forest composition, Philippine Eagle and biodiversity, natural capital and ecosystem conditions.
Ensure proper documentation and data management protocols.

Carbon Design and Co-development of Restoration, Nursery & Risk Management Plans

Facilitate the co-development of carbon design frameworks and models aligned with the CRMP.
Oversee the co-development of Forest Restoration Plan (FRP), Central and Satellite Nursery Plan (CSNP); and Risk Management Plan (RMP).

ARR Carbon Accounting, MRV, and M&E

Oversee training activities on ARR carbon accounting.
Facilitate the co-development of Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) systems and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plans for carbon project.
Ensure timely consolidation of monitoring and reporting data.

Project Management & Reporting

Oversee the punctual scheduling of activities, requisition and accounting of budget allocations, and implementation of project deliverables.
Lead the collective writing, database organization, and finalization of bi-annual progress reports, bi-annual financial reports, co-developed plans, forest monitoring reports, field assessment reports, readiness notes, and final (completion) report.
Supervise and collaboratively work with Community Development Workers, MEAL Officer, Foresters, Biologists, Nursery Officer, Finance Officer, Driver, and other PEF staff.
Receive guidance from and participate in planning with the Nature-based Solutions Manager, Culture-based Conservation Manager and Director for Operations internally and with the CRS team and its other partners externally.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Agroforestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Biology, Community Development, Social Sciences, or related fields. Master’s degree is an advantage.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in community-based natural resource management, forest restoration, Indigenous Peoples engagement, carbon projects, rural development, and environmental governance.
Cultural sensitivity and ethical engagement with IP communities.
Familiarity with FPIC processes, NCIP policies, Philippine environmental laws, and carbon principles.
Skills and experience in team leadership, project management, field coordination, community facilitation, participatory planning, conflict resolution, consent-building, multi-stakeholder collaboration, report writing, data management, and monitoring systems.
Willingness and ability to work in remote field conditions and in situations that require continuous improvement and adaptive management.
Excellent communication skills; knowledge of local dialects is an advantage.
Residency or willingness to relocate in Bukidnon is preferred.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are asked to either fill out the Application Form or enter bit.ly/PEFApply.
Address your cover letter to: Mr. Dennis Joseph I. Salvador, Executive Director, Philippine Eagle Foundation.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

PEF values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified candidates—regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or orientation—are encouraged to apply.

(1) MEAL Officer

This opening is URGENT, applications are encouraged to be sent ASAP.

Reporting To: Project Coordinator, Nature-based Solutions Manager & Culture-based Conservation Manager
Department: Research and Conservation Program

Work Arrangement: Full-time; office & field-based with credits to work from home
Duration: Term (16 months) with potential continuance or reassignment to another project

Duty Station: Field office in Bukidnon with frequent fieldwork in Malaybalay, Bukidnon and Talaingod, Davao del Norte and occasional travel to main office in Davao City

BACKGROUND

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer shall support the effective implementation, documentation, monitoring, reporting, and adaptive learning processes of the project. This role is responsible for establishing and maintaining robust systems for project monitoring, data management, accountability, learning, and evidence generation to support community-led carbon readiness initiatives. The MEAL Officer shall ensure that project implementation is evidence-based, culturally appropriate, participatory, gender-responsive, and compliant with donor, organizational, and regulatory requirements. The role shall provide technical and operational support to the Project Coordinator in tracking deliverables, documenting outcomes, strengthening data quality, facilitating reporting processes, and generating lessons learned and policy recommendations.

SCOPE OF WORK AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Systems

Develop and maintain the project Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) framework, indicators, tools, databases, and reporting systems.
Establish systems for data collection, validation, storage, analysis, and reporting across all project components.
Ensure data quality assurance and compliance with organizational and donor standards.
Support the development and operationalization of Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems for carbon pilot and future carbon project.
Facilitate regular monitoring of project targets, outputs, outcomes, and implementation milestones.
Consolidate field monitoring data and prepare periodic dashboards, progress updates, and analytical reports.
Lead documentation of lessons learned, best practices, case studies, and adaptive management recommendations.
Support baseline, midline, endline, and other assessment activities.
Ensure that gender, inclusion, Indigenous Peoples’ rights, and safeguarding considerations are integrated into MEAL systems and processes.

Community Entry, Governance, and Stakeholder Engagement Support

Support the documentation and monitoring of orientation activities with IP communities and stakeholders including NCIP, DENR, and LGUs.
Assist in tracking the co-development of community visioning outputs, governance profiles, guiding principles, ADSDPP enhancements, and zoning clarification processes.
Ensure proper documentation of culturally appropriate and inclusive community engagement activities.
Maintain organized records of consultations, agreements, attendance sheets, and governance-related outputs.

Consent-Building, Benefit-Sharing, and Carbon Resource Management Planning

Support documentation and monitoring of consultations related to carbon rights, benefit-sharing principles, carbon risks, and responsibilities.
Assist in organizing and documenting IEC activities, legal consultations, and community assemblies.
Track the progress and completion of Carbon Rights Agreements (CRA), Carbon Resource Management Plans (CRMP), and benefit-sharing guidelines.
Support validation, consent-building, and community approval processes through documentation and reporting.
Maintain secure and organized filing systems for consultation records and community-approved documents.

Community-Based Forest Monitoring and Environmental Data Management

Support the establishment and monitoring of community-based forest protection and monitoring systems.
Consolidate and analyze forest patrol and monitoring reports submitted by Forest Guards and field teams.
Assist in training documentation and monitoring related to forest protection, carbon monitoring, and use of the KALUMBATA application.
Ensure timely submission and proper archiving of environmental and forest monitoring data.

FPIC, Legal Compliance, and Safeguards Monitoring

Support documentation and tracking of pre-FPIC and FPIC activities and requirements.
Assist in monitoring compliance with NCIP processes, Exercise Priority Rights (EPR), and consent-related requirements.
Organize and maintain records of consultations, resolutions, agreements, and application documents.
Support the documentation of lessons learned, risks, and policy recommendations arising from FPIC implementation.

Accountability Mechanisms, Grievance, and Community Feedback Systems

Support the establishment and operationalization of Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) and Feedback and Complaints Resolution Mechanism (FCRM) systems.
Develop monitoring tools and tracking systems for grievances, complaints, feedback, and resolutions.
Monitor responsiveness, resolution timelines, and effectiveness of accountability mechanisms.
Generate periodic analyses and recommendations for improving GRM and FCRM implementation.

Livelihoods, Socio-Economic Assessments, and Inclusion Monitoring

Support socio-economic profiling, baseline data gathering, and livelihood assessment activities.
Assist in data collection and analysis related to gender, market systems, biodiversity risks, and livelihood opportunities.
Monitor implementation of regenerative livelihood interventions and training activities.
Support documentation of market engagement initiatives, post-harvest improvements, and livelihood outcomes.

Agroforestry, Forest Restoration, Nursery, and Risk Management Monitoring

Support monitoring and documentation of agroforestry and forest restoration demonstration sites, satellite nurseries, and risk management activities.
Track implementation progress of restoration plans, nursery development, QR coding systems, and restoration monitoring activities.
Assist in consolidating survival rates, planting records, nursery production data, and restoration monitoring reports.
Maintain updated databases and geotagged records related to restoration and nursery operations.

Carbon Stocks, Biodiversity, and Natural Capital Assessments

Support organization and management of data related to carbon stock assessments, biodiversity surveys, ecosystem assessments, and enrollment activities.
Assist in quality assurance and consolidation of field assessment reports and datasets.
Ensure proper data management protocols, metadata documentation, and secure storage of technical assessment outputs.

Carbon Design, MRV, and Technical Reporting Support

Assist in monitoring the co-development of carbon design frameworks, restoration plans, nursery plans, and risk management plans.
Support training documentation and data consolidation related to ARR carbon accounting and MRV systems.
Assist in preparation of technical reports, readiness notes, and supporting documentation for future carbon project development.

Project Management, Coordination, and Reporting

Support activity scheduling, monitoring of implementation timelines, and tracking of project deliverables.
Assist in budget monitoring, activity liquidation tracking, and documentation requirements.
Lead consolidation and organization of project databases, files, reports, and knowledge management systems.
Support the collective preparation of bi-annual progress reports, financial reports, field reports, readiness documents, and final project reports.
Coordinate with project staff, consultants, government agencies, Indigenous communities, and external partners as required.
Participate in planning sessions, technical meetings, reflection workshops, and learning events internally and externally.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Community Development, Forestry, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Natural Resource Management, or related fields.
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in MEAL systems, MRV systems, data management, as well as monitoring and evaluating community development, climate-smart projects and/or carbon initiatives.
Experience working with Indigenous Peoples, local communities, civil society organizations, and government agencies.
Familiarity with FPIC processes, safeguards, participatory approaches, and community consultations, with the ability to work effectively and respectfully with Indigenous Peoples and diverse stakeholders in culturally sensitive contexts.
Experience in supporting donor-funded projects, technical reporting, field-based data collection, mobile data collection tools, GIS, or environmental monitoring systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets, databases, and digital data collection platforms.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, documentation, and report-writing skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive community and project information responsibly, upholding the organization’s data privacy and ethical standards.
Residency or willingness to relocate in Bukidnon is preferred.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are asked to either fill out the Application Form or enter bit.ly/PEFApply.
Address your cover letter to: Mr. Dennis Joseph I. Salvador, Executive Director, Philippine Eagle Foundation.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

PEF values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified candidates—regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or orientation—are encouraged to apply.

(1) Biologist

This opening is URGENT, applications are encouraged to be sent ASAP.

Project Title: CRS Carbon Pilot

Reporting To: Project Coordinator, MEAL Officer, MRV Lead, and Nature-based Solutions Manager
Department: Research and Conservation Program

Work Arrangement: Full-time; office & field-based with credits to work from home
Duration: Term (16 months) with potential continuance or reassignment to another project

Duty Station: Field office in Bukidnon with frequent fieldwork in Malaybalay, Bukidnon and Talaingod, Davao del Norte and occasional travel to main office in Davao City

BACKGROUND

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Biologist shall provide technical leadership in the implementation of community-based forest protection by Forest Guards and scientific oversight in the conduct of biodiversity and natural capital assessments. This role will ensure that ecological monitoring systems are scientifically sound, effectively integrated into community-based forest management initiatives, as well as aligned with project requirements, the PEF Monitoring, Reporting & Verification MRV system, national policies (PENCAS Act), and international biodiversity standards (CCB framework). The Biologist will work closely with project staff and community-based Forest Guards to build local capacity in forest monitoring and protection, as well as with the MEAL Officer, PEF’s MRV Lead, other biologists and GIS Officer to gather reliable baseline data on biodiversity and natural capital through standard methodologies and to provide robust evidences for project decision-making.

SCOPE OF WORK AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Community-Based Forest Monitoring

Oversee and facilitate the trainings of Forest Guards on:
- Forest protection and conservation;
- Forest and biodiversity monitoring methodologies;
- Field data collection and reporting using the KALUMBATA application.
Supervise the monthly forest patrols of Forest Guards, providing regular technical coaching and mentoring to maintain data quality and continuously improve local capacities.
Ensure that monitoring activities are properly documented, validated, and reported in accordance with project requirements and data management protocols.
Review patrol reports, monitoring records, and field observations, and recommend appropriate management interventions.

Baseline Data Gathering on Biodiversity, Natural Capital, and Carbon

Lead biologists and receive guidance from the MRV Lead on biodiversity assessments:
- Philippine Eagle
- Prey base
- Diurnal, nocturnal & medium to large forest fauna
Work with the GIS Officer and receive guidance from the MRV Lead on natural capital assessments:
- Forest cover
- Ecosystem classes
- Key water sources
- Canopy disturbance
Collate data from Foresters and receive guidance from the MRV Lead on carbon stock assessments and tree inventories.
Coordinate field survey teams and work with the MEAL Officer to ensure field team performance.
Work with the MRV Leave to ensure the quality, consistency, and completeness of gathered data.

Technical Support and Scientific Oversight

Provide technical guidance on biodiversity and natural capital monitoring.
Support the development or refinement of field methodologies according to PEF and project MRV standards.
Collate data, interpret data, where applicable, and lead the writing of dossier for biodiversity, natural capital, and carbon assessments.
Provide technical inputs to project reports, management plans, carbon project documentation, and other knowledge products.

Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement

Design and facilitate technical trainings, workshops, and mentoring activities for Forest Guards and other stakeholders.
Promote community participation in biodiversity monitoring, forest protection, and sustainable natural resource management.
Coordinate with partner institutions, government agencies, academic organizations, and conservation groups to strengthen technical collaboration.

Data Management, Monitoring & Reporting, and Other Duties

Ensure compliance with project data quality standards and monitoring protocols.
Maintain organized databases for biodiversity monitoring, natural capital and carbon accounting.
Analyze monitoring and assessment results and prepare technical reports, monitoring summaries, maps, and presentations.
Support project monitoring, evaluation, and learning by providing scientific analyses and recommendations.
Ensure timely submission of technical reports and supporting documentation required by the project and funding partners.
Perform other technical and project-related functions assigned by the Project Coordinator, MEAL Officer, MRV Lead, and Nature-based Solutions Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
At least 2 years of professional experience in biodiversity monitoring and conservation, forest ecology, environmental assessment, or natural resource management.
Knowledge of the biodiversity, natural capital, and carbon accounting for MRV systems related to carbon projects is highly preferred.
Experience in collaborative implementation and peer coaching with Indigenous Peoples and supervision of multidisciplinary field teams.
Proficiency in ecological data collection, statistical analysis, GIS, GPS, and digital field monitoring applications.
Strong research, analytical, and technical writing skills.
Willingness and ability to conduct frequent fieldwork in remote and challenging environments.
Excellent communication skills; knowledge of local dialects is desired.
Possession of valid Driver’s License and ability to drive a motorcycle are preferred.
Residency or willingness to relocate in Bukidnon is an advantage.

(1) Biologist

This opening is URGENT, applications are encouraged to be sent ASAP.

Project Title: Nature’s Neighbours: Sustainable Coexistence between Indigenous People and Philippine Eagles

Reporting To: Project Manager
Department: Research and Conservation Program

Work Arrangement: Full-time Project-Based
Duration: Term (16 months) with potential continuance or reassignment to another project

Duty Station: Bukidnon, Philippines (with travel to project sites)

BACKGROUND

The Nature’s Neighbours project promotes biodiversity conservation in partnership with the Tigwahanon ICCs/IPs through forest restoration, sustainable agroforestry, and culture-based conservation approaches. The project aims to strengthen eagle habitats and integrate conservation into ancestral domain and local forestry plans.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION

The Biologist will lead field-based biodiversity and habitat assessments, focusing on the conservation of the Philippine Eagle and its ecosystem. The role includes conducting habitat evaluations, training local stakeholders in wildlife rescue and monitoring, and supporting the transition of local hunters into community forest guards. The position contributes directly to evidence-based conservation planning and the promotion of sustainable coexistence between Indigenous communities and wildlife.

SCOPE OF WORK AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ecological Assessment and Habitat Research

Conduct quick ecological assessments of the current living environment of Philippine Eagles, including identifying food sources, nesting sites, and potential threats.
Analyze ecological data to inform habitat restoration and conservation strategies.
Prepare field reports and provide recommendations for conservation interventions.

Capacity Building and Training

Facilitate training sessions for LGU staff on the first rescue of Philippine Eagles and the use of satellite telemetry techniques for monitoring.
Conduct training for local hunters transitioning into forest guards, emphasizing wildlife protection, law enforcement, and environmental stewardship.

Forest Guard Patrol Support and Biodiversity Monitoring

Support and oversee monthly patrols conducted by Forest Guards using the KALUMBATA App and field gear for biodiversity monitoring and threat reporting.
Develop and maintain a patrol plan in coordination with community forest guards and local authorities.
Evaluate patrol data and provide technical input for adaptive management and conservation planning.

Stakeholder Coordination

Coordinate closely with Indigenous communities, LGUs, and partner organizations to ensure effective project implementation.

Documentation, Reporting, and Compliance

Document best practices and lessons learned from conservation and capacity-building activities.
Contribute to technical and progress reports required by the Darwin Initiative and implementing partners.
Strictly follow PEF policies and protocols (biosafety, child protection, data privacy, etc.).
Perform other related tasks or duties that may be assigned from time to time in support of the project's goals and organizational objectives.

DELIVERABLES
● Quick ecological assessment reports covering food sources, nesting sites, and threats to Philippine Eagle habitats.
● Habitat restoration and conservation strategy recommendations.
● Training modules and session reports for LGU rescue/telemetry training and forest guard capacity building.
● Patrol plans and monthly patrol data analysis reports.
● Documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
● Technical and progress reports for the Darwin Initiative and implementing partners.

QUALIFICATIONS

● Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Forestry, or a related field.
● At least 2-3 years of experience in field ecological research, wildlife conservation, or biodiversity monitoring.
● Experience designing or delivering technical training, particularly for LGU staff, community groups, or forest guards, is highly desirable.
● Familiarity with satellite telemetry, GPS-based monitoring tools, or biodiversity data applications (e.g., KALUMBATA App or similar) is an advantage.
● Experience working with Indigenous Peoples, LGUs, and rural or forest-dependent communities.
● Experience in donor-funded conservation projects and technical reporting is an advantage

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
● Willingness to be based in San Fernando, Bukidnon, with frequent travel to remote project and patrol sites.
● Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respect for Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP).
● Willingness to conduct fieldwork in rugged terrain and under variable field conditions.
● Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and PEF's Code of Conduct.
● Strong communication and facilitation skills for working with LGU staff, forest guards, and community members.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are asked to either fill out the Application Form or enter bit.ly/PEFApply.
Address your cover letter to: Mr. Dennis Joseph I. Salvador, Executive Director, Philippine Eagle Foundation.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

PEF values diversity and inclusivity. All qualified candidates—regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or orientation—are encouraged to apply.