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• Leads project area evaluation and selection specifically related to community and social aspects guided by the VERRA CCB and other relevant frameworks. (e.g. baseline profiling and assessments )

• Responsible for creating the appropriate design to support the project's local communities. Ensures the design meets relevant aspects of the standards (e.g. Gold Standard, VERRA CCB)

• Responsible for engaging and organizing communities and other project stakeholders (e.g. LGUs, NGO, academe, faith based groups etc.) to support, refine, implement and operate the project. This work includes organizing stakeholders such that they are able to perform as co-creators and partners in Nature based Solutions project development and operations (e.g. awareness campaigns, consulting stakeholders on the improvement of the project, seeking assistance and support from stakeholders and partners)

• Responsible for design implementation to achieve target community project co-benefits.  Ensures that its implementation is done according to design and the standards (e.g. Gold Standards, VERRA CCB).

Skills and Experience

• Field experience in managing and implementing community development projects

• Community organizing 

• Technical writing

• Familiar with local and international frameworks for community development

• Field experience in Nature based Solutions, reforestation/forest protection, biodiversity conservation

• Experience developing, certifying and managing operations of a project under the Climate, Community and Biodiversity standards a plus

Travel: 30-50%