Project: Sustainable Infrastructure Programme in Asia (SIPA): Philippines
Position: Project Coordinator for the WWF component
Duration: Project period from 2022 – 2025, with a probationary period

PROJECT BACKGROUND

More than 60% of global GHG emissions are embedded in existing infrastructure systems. The infrastructure built in the next five years, particularly in fast-growing Asia, will determine GHG trajectories for decades to come and, consequently, our collective ability to achieve long-term climate goals.  As countries design their post-COVID recovery plans, there is a unique opportunity to help them orient their investments into infrastructure projects that are consistent with long-term climate targets while supporting economic growth and job creation in the short term.  The SIPA Project's main desired long-term impact is to encourage governments in Central and Southeast Asia to develop and adopt infrastructure investment plans and pipelines of projects that are compatible with 1.5-degree trajectories and resilient to climate change, in line with the Paris Agreement or net-zero targets set out by 2050 or 2060.  Nine countries across Central and Southeast Asia are target countries for the implementation of the SIPA Project.  WWF is one of the implementing partners of the SIPA Project (led by OECD) in the Philippines and Indonesia and will be looking into mainstreaming natural capital in infrastructure decision making, employing collaborative and participatory spatial assessments of natural capital and the ecosystem services supporting climate resilience.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Project Coordinator is primarily responsible for the effective implementation of the WWF component in the SIPA project in the Philippines.  He or she will achieve this task through effective coordination and collaboration with all key government partners, private partners, WWF staff (in the Philippines, Indonesia, and the US), and relevant stakeholders.  The work will be coordinated to the best extent possible with other sustainability projects currently planned or under implementation in WWF Philippines and within the region.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the Climate Change and Energy Programme, the duties and responsibilities of the Project Coordinator shall cover the following:

• Coordinate WWF Philippines implementation activities with the WWF partner offices (Indonesia and US) and other SIPA implementing partners (reporting to OECD), key government partners, organizations, and related agencies and seek to ensure that the project delivers to a consistently high standard
• Lead on project deliverables, for review of WWF PH CEP Head and ensure submission based on the schedules stated in the signed WWF Subgrant Agreement
• Writes technical and financial progress reports and other periodic reports as required by the Donor and SIPA Project partners for review of WWF PH CEP Head and ensure submission based on the schedules stated in the signed WWF Subgrant Agreement
• Coordinate with the GIS unit in rolling out the activities related to spatial assessment to ensure that the target outputs are delivered promptly
• Assist the 3rd party providers in rolling out the activities stated in their Agreement and ensure that their target outputs are delivered in a timely manner
• Assists the development, design & editing of related IEC materials and workshop kits for project visibility, communications, and public awareness activities
• Participate in regular calls/meetings set-up by WWF US, OECD, and other SIPA-related call meetings
• Provide necessary communication mechanisms (emails, business letters, etc.) to partners and organizations
• Undertake on-site visits to monitor project progress, meetings, and events, when necessary and permitted/approved by the KKP Management, following health & safety protocols
• Arrange and schedule meetings and appointments and attend relevant meetings/workshops/conferences, including preparing minutes of the sessions.
• Make travel arrangements, including preparation, logistics, and liquidation of travel vouchers 
• Be in close coordination with the Communications Officers to ensure that all communication outputs emanating from the Project meets WWF's branding and communications standards and guidelines
• Ensure proper internal processes with HR, administration, IT, and finance units on project volunteer/internship requests, supplies and equipment requirements, vehicle rentals and vehicles/training room reservations, equipment reservations, preparation of the gate pass and memo in the receipt of equipment;
• Liaise with and extend input to other KKP projects and programs to ensure synergy and experience sharing for an inclusive & sustainable urban development
• Perform other tasks that the CEP Head may assign

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

Internal: Within WWF Philippines, this post reports to the Head of the Climate and Energy Programme and is expected to work with other WWF offices (primarily WWF Indonesia and WWF US) and program staff.

External: National government agencies, other SIPA implementing partners, local government partners, NGOs, academic and research institutions, and other key stakeholders in the sustainable infrastructure

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in resource economics, social development, environmental policy and management, business management, or other related courses, is required
• Master's degree in a related discipline is an advantage
• Three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible work experience 
• Professional experience in climate adaptation, including ecosystem-based adaptation and/or other nature-based solutions/approaches.
• Knowledge and/or understanding of ecosystem services and spatial analysis
• Strong technical writing skills 
• Effective communicator with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, with good decision-making skills
• Adheres to WWF-Philippines core values of:
  • "EQ" – the ability to connect (technically, emotionally) with environmental issues
  • Collaboration: team player
  • Commitment/Passion: consistency of work-life ethic
  • Problem-solvers (includes creativity and resourcefulness)
  • Adaptability