Job Description

Post

Philippines

Partner Organization Name

Local government units, non-governmental organizations, higher education institutes

Required Skills

Associate degree in any field and at least two years of full-time, post-high school work experience (from any combination of roles).
OR
Bachelor's degree in any field.

Desired Skills

All candidates who meet the required skills are encouraged to apply. Additional skills that may make you a more competitive candidate include:

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Living Conditions

In underdeveloped areas, housing construction is typically a hollow concrete block or a mix of concrete, wood, and bamboo. Housing in more developed urban areas can range from the same construction as in underdeveloped areas to modern, concrete designs. Most houses have running water and electricity but do not have air conditioning. Access to internet will vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Language Requirement

None

Primary Sector

Environment

Accepts Couples

Yes

Country

Philippines

Assignment Length (months)

24

Accepting Applications?

Yes

Program

PCV

Posted on LinkedIn

No

Activities

Review existing laws and guidelines that govern the management of coastal and marine resources for potential areas of improvement.
Conduct participatory coastal resource assessments and synthesize findings.
Facilitate environmental education and awareness activities for youth and community groups to promote stewardship.
Develop or update technical databases.
Draft project proposals that outline objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
Train youth, women, and fisherfolk on topics such as coastal resource assessment and monitoring, proper waste disposal, and the development of education materials.
Establish or enhance marine-protected areas and management systems.
Develop business concepts and alternative livelihoods in the community.
Support the disaster risk reduction and management office’s coastal resource management planning and activities.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as supporting ecotourism start-ups or providing management training for marine-protected areas.

Training

As a Coastal Management Educator, you will be trained on coastal resource assessments, sustainable fisheries management activities, and project design and management. Peace Corps/Philippines will teach you Filipino or Tagalog to help you comfortably live in and connect with the community. You will also receive language resources and learn Visaya, Ilokano, Akeanon, Kinaray-a, Bicol, or Pangasinan, depending on the location of your site.

After 10.5 weeks of training, you will move to either a rural or an urban community where you will collaborate with a local government unit, a non-governmental organization, or a college or university. You will work with the community to assess the local needs and develop solutions based on identified priorities of your local community.

Job Highlights

Deepen your expertise in coastal resource and fisheries management through the implementation of real-world solutions in the Pacific.
Learn Filipino or Tagalog from dedicated language and intercultural facilitators.
Ensure future generations can appreciate one of today’s most biologically significant regions.

Couple Types

Only heterosexual couples can be accepted for this program.

Couple Sector Combinations

Each person must apply separately and qualify for a position in the same sector as their partner.

Couple Training Conditions

Same-sector couples may live with different host families during training but will see each other for joint-training sessions and may have time together on weekends.

Couple Living Conditions

Couples who are selected for the same sector will live together but work with different local partners, which may be in the same community or in neighboring communities (not more than 30 minutes apart)., Cohabitating couples are highly encouraged to present themselves as married throughout service due to cultural expectations.

No Degree Required

Yes