Director, TRANSCEND Program Delivery & Marine Conservation

Conservation South Africa; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservation International Philippines (CI Philippines) in Quezon City seeks an experienced conservation leader to serve as Director for Program Delivery and Development, with primary responsibility for guiding the TRANSCEND Project and expanding CI Philippines' marine conservation portfolio.

This senior role reports to the Vice President, Philippines, and works with multi-stakeholder groups to deliver climate, biodiversity, and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science or related field.
• 7+ years of leadership in marine conservation or related field.
• Proven record of leading multi-stakeholder programs or donor-funded initiatives.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, donor compliance, and program reporting.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for TRANSCEND and growth of CI Philippines' marine portfolio.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, monitoring, and donor reporting.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams; foster inclusion and accountability.
• Build partnerships with government agencies, communities, NGOs, and donors.
• Mobilize resources and identify new funding opportunities for sustainability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Fundraising

Donor relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Science

Advanced degree in related field

Job description

Conservation International Philippines (CI Philippines) in Quezon City seeks an experienced conservation leader to serve as Director for Program Delivery and Development, with primary responsibility for guiding the TRANSCEND Project and expanding CI Philippines' marine conservation portfolio.

This senior role reports to the Vice President, Philippines, and works with multi-stakeholder groups to deliver climate, biodiversity, and community outcomes.