Regional Policy and Governance Officer

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Non-Timber Forest Products – Exchange Programme for South and Southeast Asia (NTFP-EP), a regional network of grassroots NGOs and peoples’ organizations implementing programs in six (6) Asian countries is in need of a:

REGIONAL POLICY AND GOVERNANCE COORDINATOR

This Coordinator is expected to lead in strategically addressing development concerns with regards to issues of deforestation, unsustainable land use, indigenous peoples and local communities’ rights with relation to forest tenure and resource access. The Coordinator will build the advocacy strategy and projects based on existing advocacy plans of the regional program and each of the country programs as well.  The Coordinator will also promote the positive advocacies of NTFP-EP as alternative to unsustainable forest management practices existing in target countries and areas.

Qualifications

1. Educational background: anthropology, forestry, ecology, social sciences, economics or other related fields
2. At least 7 years of advocacy experience and preferably with campaign component
3. Has worked in international work settings and has exposure to Asian policy contexts especially in the field of natural resource management
4. Exposure to ASEAN mechanisms an advantage
5. Knowledge of Social Forestry and Climate Change concerns an advantage
6. Good in communication and networking skills
7. Good writing and presentation skills
8. Good team player
9. Good facilitation skills
10. Resourceful

Posting: Philippines

Submit: Resume that includes the names of at least two references with contact details; and application letter addressed to THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR indicating relevant experience and salary expectation.

Submit to: applications@ntfp.org cc liajasmin@gmail.com

Remuneration:  The monthly remuneration of the position is at par with other organizations and with opportunity to travel.

Closing Date for Application:  25 May 2014, 5pm Philippine time       

Only short-listed applicants would be contacted for interview.

Check out www.ntfp.org for more information about NTFP-EP.