Forest Protection Lead for Geothermal Projects

Energy Development Corporation; Bacolod; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Development Corporation in the Philippines seeks a Forest Protection Lead to oversee NNGP and BBGP forest protection activities, including patrols, fire control, capacity building, and coordination with DENR and local government units.

The role will also drive renewal of tenurial permits, prepare development and mapping documentation, and liaise with the DENR to expedite permits while reporting progress to the CRD head and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of forest protection in NNGP/BBGP, including patrols, forest fire control, community-based protection capacity building, and coordination with DENR, LGUs and enforcement agencies
• Create or update forest protection plans for NNGP/BBGP and ensure compliance in BINHI plantations and relevant areas
• Oversee renewal of tenurial permits, prepare SFLMA applications, draft PDMP, create required maps, submit to DENR, and manage follow-ups with DENR and CRD
• Coordinate data submission including BINHI accomplishment reports, registries, and compliance planting maps and reports
• Assist in stakeholder management, social permit acquisition, and lead legacy project turnover and reporting

Job description

Energy Development Corporation in the Philippines seeks a Forest Protection Lead to oversee NNGP and BBGP forest protection activities, including patrols, fire control, capacity building, and coordination with DENR and local government units.

The role will also drive renewal of tenurial permits, prepare development and mapping documentation, and liaise with the DENR to expedite permits while reporting progress to the CRD head and stakeholders.