Coastal Resource Economics and Accounting Specialist - Volunteer Position - Onsite in Philippines

Duration

7 months

Project description

Southern Leyte State University-Bontoc Campus (SLSU-Bontoc) in the Philippines has requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as a Coastal Resource Economics and Accounting Specialist. Coastal resources faces increasing challenges arising from population growth, climate change, and unsustainable resource exploitation and SLSU-Bontoc has a recognized need for a specialized focus on economic valuation and environmental accounting. Additional support in this area would support the ability to assess the economic significance of coastal resources accurately and incorporate their environmental impact into management plans.

The PCRV will collaborate closely with SLSU Bontoc personnel to contribute their unique expertise to enhance the economic understanding and environmental accounting of coastal resources. The PCRV will also assess the economic significance of coastal resources through valuation techniques, considering factors such as ecosystem services, fisheries, and tourism and integrate environmental accounting principles to evaluate the ecological impact of coastal resource utilization, providing a holistic perspective for sustainable management.

Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in the Philippines together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology, Environmental Management or any related field.
• At least two years of international development work experience.
• At least two years’ experience in ecosystems or marine habitat assessment and training (corals, sea grass, mangrove and fish).
• At least two years’ experience in coastal resource management planning and program implementation.
• Trained and certified SCUBA diver.
• Has Knowledge and skill in Database Management and Information Technology (Word, Excel, Windows); GIS (Manifold) practitioner;
• Demonstrated ability to live and work under challenging emotional and physical conditions;
• Adaptable to the rural, poor living conditions of a small and remote island;
• Excellent people skills with demonstrated flexibility and patience.
  
  

Living conditions

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