Historique

The Philippines is the world’s second largest archipelago, consisting of 7,107 islands covering 30 million hectares of land territory. It is part of the Southeast Asian region, located in the westernmost side, facing the Pacific Ocean. The country’s complex geological history, long periods of isolation from major continents, and unique climatic conditions produced a wide variety of land and water forms, thus giving rise to high levels of biodiversity and endemism. As a tropical country, it is endowed with high valued dipterocarp forests, other forest ecosystem types, expansive coral reef, and rich marine life and resources.

The ancestry of the Philippines is just as diverse, comprising more than a hundred ethno linguistic groups distributed along the country’s fragile ecosystems. The NCIP estimates the population of indigenous peoples in the Philippines between 12 and 15 million (or 12-15% of the total population) distributed into approximately 100 different indigenous cultural communities (ICCs).

It is estimated that in the Philippines, the overlap between PAs and ancestral domains is 1,440,000 hectares, or about 26% of the total PA estate; while the overlap between KBAs and CADTs can reach about 1,345,198 hectares (involving 91 CADTs in 65 KBAs). This means that 29% of the entire area of KBAs requiring protection falls into territories occupied by indigenous peoples. Moreover, spatial analysis showed that in KBAs that are not covered by PAs, ancestral domains is the de facto governance regime, and that in these areas – the governance by IP communities have contributed to the continued protection of existing forest cover, despite the absence of PA.  Globally, in areas where IPs continue the protection of existing forest cover is called ICCAs.  ICCAs present a long history of conservation and sustainable use that is much older than the government-managed protected areas. Indigenous peoples and local communities, both sedentary and mobile, have for millennia played a critical role in conserving a variety of natural environments and species.  ICCA is not a new concept to indigenous peoples, including in the Philippines, where the indigenous peoples generally term their territories as ancestral domains. As such, indigenous people’s areas do not refer only to hectarage or physical features.

To further support the management of ICCAs, the DENR-BMB will be implementing a project entitled “Strengthening National Systems to Improve Governance and Management of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Conserved Areas and Territories”. It aims to strengthen the conservation, protection and management of key biodiversity sites in the Philippines by institutionalizing Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Conserved Areas and Territories (ICCAs) as a sustainable addition to the national PA estate.

Hence, to ensure that the objectives under this Project are implemented accordingly, a project management unit will be set-up in BMB.  The PMU will be supported by an Administrative and Financial Assistant to ensure efficient and effective functioning of its day to day operations.

Devoirs et responsabilités

General Description of Responsibility:

Under the over-all guidance of the Project Manager, the Administrative and Financial Assistant is expected to provide administrative support to PMU to ensure its efficient running and maintenance of its day to day operation.

Specific Functions

Financial Management:

  • Provide support in the operational and financial reporting of the Project;
  • Assist the Administrative and Financial Officer in setting-up and maintaining the financial system of the Project;
  • Ensure proper filing of supporting documents for every financial transaction of the Project;
  • Ensure compliance to procurement procedures of UNDP and/or BMB.

Office Administration:

  • Establish a proper filing system and maintain files and documentation in good order;
  • Ensure flow of information and dissemination of materials with all concerned;
  • Follow up travel arrangements and DSA payments for the Project and;
  • Provide logistical and other support to the project teams and visiting missions, as required;
  • Ensure the upkeep of the project office, equipment, furnishings and other paraphernalia;
  • Support and assist Project Manager, Administrative and Financial Officer and the Technical Staff as and when needed. 

Compétences

Core Values / Guiding Principles:

Integrity:

  • Demonstrates consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism: 

  • Demonstrates professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work;
  • Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.

Core Competencies

Teamwork: 

  • Works collaboratively with colleagues and partners to achieve organizational goals.

Self-management:

  • Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task.

Client orientation and Continuous Learning: 

  • Focuses on results for the client and responds positively to criticism and feedback.

Positive Attitude:

  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Functional Competencies

  • Ability to perform work of confidential nature and to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints;
  • Ability to administer and execute administrative, financial and logistical processes and transactions;
  • Ability to extract, interpret, analyze data and resolve operational problems;
  • Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties;
  • Ability to produce accurate and well-documented records conforming to the required standard;
  • Ability to handle web-based management systems;
  • Ability to support a team and team building skills;
  • Strong attention to details;
  • Strong IT skills and excellent knowledge of office software packages;  and
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

  • University / College Degree Holder of Management, Accountancy, Economics or any related course.

Experience:

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in foreign-assisted projects; experience in UNDP projects is an advantage. 

Language:

  • Fluency in written and spoken English;
  • Well versed in national language.

Skills:

  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, internet use and budget/finance databases.

Application procedure

The selected candidate will receive a salary that is commensurate with his/her background and work experience.  Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ONLINE and attach the UN Personal History Form (P.11), available in our website http://www.ph.undp.org/content/philippines/en/home/operations/jobs/   and send to us  on or before 19 February 2016.  Kindly note that only completed P.11 forms will be reviewed.  Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document. UNDP is an equal opportunity employer.  Please note that we will contact only the short-listed candidates.