JOIN A TEAM THAT IS SUPPORTING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE PACIFIC.

At Live & Learn Environmental Education, we work directly with communities in countries across Asia and the Pacific to help build community resilience to the impacts of climate change, protect ecosystems, and strengthen the connection between people and the places they live.

Our vision is for a sustainable and equitable world free from poverty. Local ownership of environmental and development programs, open participation and equality are the foundations of Live & Learn. We always work with communities to design, implement and learn from community-based development projects specific to each location.

OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT:

Our Ecosystem protection projects work with local landowners and governments to develop community-led carbon finance projects as an alternative to logging in the Pacific. Their aim is to protect the land rights of traditional forest stewards and provide them with revenue to continue their protection efforts and fund community development initiatives. They are developed in partnership with The Nakau Programme, a for-purpose social enterprise that supports Pacific communities in developing "High Integrity Carbon Projects". At the centre of these projects are a rigorous approach to environmental benefits analysis and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC). Projects are currently being developed and implemented in Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, under funding from the Australian, United-States and New-Zealand governments.

YOU ARE PERFECT FOR THIS ROLE IF:

• You have recently graduated, or have up to 3 years’ experience, and are looking for an entry-level position in the international development sector. The position provides an opportunity to familiarize oneself with project management practices, tools and approaches. The program manager will provide continuous support to the project officer. You are rigorous and detail-oriented, ensuring precision and accuracy in the tasks you undertake, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality.
• You work well independently, take initiative, and are always looking for ways to improve efficiency by questioning existing methods.
• You are a team player and interact with patience and empathy with co-workers, fostering a positive and inclusive work-environment, including in a culturally diverse context.
• You are committed to localising development and ‘doing development differently’. You are innovative, cross-disciplinary and are committed to keeping up to date with new ways of working. You are comfortable working in the context of rapid change and can adapt to emerging challenges of program implementation.
• Your communication skills and experience with digital tools allow you to work with others even though they may not be in the same office as you.
• You have experience working in the development sector and implementation of projects in the Pacific and, ideally, are familiar with the cultural contexts of Pasifika communities.
• You understand principles of community development practice, and you demonstrate an understanding of climate change resilience and ecosystem protection.

WHAT THIS OPPORTUNITY WOULD MEAN TO YOU:

• You will be part of a grassroots, community-led program that is contributing to the fight against climate change, protection biodiversity, and supporting Indigenous rights.
• Each day will present unique challenges and rewards, both big and small.
• You will contribute to the localisation of development and the revitalisation of environmental protection in the Pacific.
• You will develop your own career and skills within a growing organisation.

WHAT IS INVOLVED IN THIS ROLE:

• Supporting the country teams and partners in planning, monitoring, controlling and reporting on their program spending.
• Assist the finance and project teams in managing budget in line with LLEE policies and donors’ contractual requirements.
• Contribute to the development and use of program management tools, calendars and Gantt charts, dashboards, etc.
• Support the MEAL Advisor in collecting project data, developing collection and analysis tools, reporting on activities, results and impacts.
• Assist country teams in preparing their field trips reports, and the Program Manager in donor reporting.
• Manage the shared file system in a clear and practical manner tailored to country teams.
• Support relationship with country teams and implementing partners.
• Depending on your focus of interest, contribute to the reflection, strategy development, capacity building, activity implementation and MEL on: Gender, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), Blue Ecosystems, Localisation & Decolonisation, Livelihood, Climate resilience.

Read the full terms of reference here.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Live & Learn Environmental Education offers flexible work hours and supports home-based working based on the capacity. We travel often to provide support to projects and to our offices in countries where we work. We have an attractive remuneration package including a salary package scheme. Team members receive a rewarding career in the international development sector, working with experienced colleagues across the industry. Live & Learn also supports team member training and personal development.

SELECTION PROCESS:

During our hiring process, we will be collecting and evaluating applications from interested candidates. Additionally, we will be conducting interviews throughout the application period. Should a candidate meet our selection criteria, we will pause the application process and proceed with making our hiring decision.

The position is full-time, with flexible work practice available, on a 1-year contract, with the potential of further work on other projects after end of contract, as funding allows. Willingness to travel periodically to South Pacific countries is also necessity.

If this sounds good, we would love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter through via the Apply Now link.

A position description is attached.