(1) Project Manager

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

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​​Key Responsibilities:

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The Project Manager will lead implementation of the Nature’s Neighbours project in San Fernando, Bukidnon, ensuring delivery of outputs and targets, effective budget management, donor compliance, and team supervision. The role will work closely with the Tigwahanon ICCs/IPs and partners to develop and secure approval of the CCDP aligned with the ADSDPP.

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Project Management & Coordination

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the 2025–2029 project, ensuring achievement of agreed outputs, timelines, budgets, and donor compliance.

• Oversee baseline and endline socio-economic and KAP surveys covering 300 households in 11 villages.

• Coordinate closely with Tigwahanon ICCs/IPs, LGUs, national agencies, and consortium partners.

Community Engagement & Capacity Building

• Lead participatory assessments to inform the Community Conservation and Development Plan (CCDP).

• Deliver and oversee training programs reaching at least 500 community members (minimum 50% women), including 40 local trainers, 10 LGU staff, and 50 forest guards.

• Support behavioral change campaigns engaging at least 1,200 community members to promote conservation-friendly practices.

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Conservation & Technical Implementation

• Oversee ecological, wildlife, and land suitability assessments to guide restoration and agroforestry expansion.

• Support establishment of at least 5 community nurseries (50,000 seedling capacity) and restoration efforts of ≥80,000 seedlings (85% survival rate), including 10+ native species critical to eagle habitat.

• Contribute to reducing eagle-related conflicts and strengthening biodiversity monitoring systems.

Livelihood and Agroforestry Development

• Promote market-led, climate-resilient agroforestry, testing at least 4 marketable products.

• Support income diversification so that 80% of 300 supported households increase income and develop at least two additional income sources.

• Facilitate employment opportunities for at least 100 community members in nursery and restoration activities.

Policy Integration and Strategic Planning

• Lead development and approval of the CCDP for the 28,632-ha ancestral domain by 2028.

• Ensure alignment with the ADSDPP and contribute to national policy consultations.

• Support development of at least 2 policy briefs promoting ancestral domain co-management and ecological restoration best practices.

Communication, Advocacy & Behavioral Change

• Collaborate in the design and implementation of behavioral change campaigns related to forest protection and wildlife conservation.

• Develop and disseminate communication materials and awareness campaigns that promote environmental stewardship and the symbolic value of the Philippine Eagle.

• Represent the project in public events, advocacy forums, and community dialogues.

Staff Supervision & Internal Coordination

• Supervise project staff and support team development.

• Ensure effective coordination and information flow among internal teams and external partners.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building

• Build and strengthen partnerships with Indigenous communities, LGUs, CSOs, academic institutions, and government agencies.

• Represent the project in stakeholder meetings and support consortium collaboration.

 

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.

• Prepare timely technical and financial reports and proactively manage project risks.
   

 

Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in Community or Social Development, Social Work, Sociology, Environmental Science, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or related field.

• Master’s degree is an advantage.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in community-based project management, social development, conservation, agroforestry, or forest restoration.

• Experience working with Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and ancestral domains, including participatory planning processes (e.g., ADSDPP).

• Background in donor-funded projects, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance is preferred.

• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.

• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, community empowerment, and negotiation.

• Proficient in technical writing, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), and project documentation.

• Competent in Microsoft Office and other relevant tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Filipino.

• Strong facilitation and multi-sectoral collaboration skills.

• Knowledge of Bukidnon local dialects is an advantage.

• Able to work independently, manage deadlines, and perform under pressure.

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respect for Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP).

• Familiarity with biodiversity conservation, agroforestry systems, or forest policy development.

• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Commitment to inclusive, participatory, and culturally respectful conservation approaches.
   

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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.​​​​