Field Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

Kennemer Foods International, Inc.; Santa Fe; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennemer Foods International, Inc. is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Associate to support field activities, coordinate with LGUs, IPS, and partner organizations, and help implement the project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

The role focuses on facilitating consultations, maintaining stakeholder records, following up on commitments, and ensuring feedback is properly documented and communicated to the project team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' monitoring, evaluation, and learning experience in development or non-profit projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset with passion for diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to ethical data management practices.
• Knowledge of climate issues and sustainable development goals.
• Background in community development or stakeholder engagement is highly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular communication with LGUs, IPS/Tribal Leaders, DENR, NCIP, PNP, AFP, people’s organizations, communities, and other project partners.
• Coordinate schedules, requirements, approvals, and other matters related to project activities.
• Follow up on agreements, documents, permits, and other requirements.
• Serve as a day-to-day coordination link between stakeholders and the project team.
• Identify stakeholder concerns and escalate significant issues to the Stakeholder Engagement Supervisor.
• Accompany technical teams during field visits, consultations, site validation, monitoring, and community activities.
• Coordinate with IPS leaders, tribal chieftains, community representatives, LGUs, and other local stakeholders before and during field activities.
• Assist in facilitating community consultations, meetings, workshops, and focus group discussions.
• Ensure engagement activities are culturally appropriate, inclusive, and responsive to local needs.
• Support the implementation and updating of the Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Stakeholder Directory.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Data management ethics

Climate knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Community Development

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Job description

Kennemer Foods International, Inc. is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Associate to support field activities, coordinate with LGUs, IPS, and partner organizations, and help implement the project’s Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

The role focuses on facilitating consultations, maintaining stakeholder records, following up on commitments, and ensuring feedback is properly documented and communicated to the project team.