This research project, led by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in partnership with the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS), addresses the interlinked challenges of climate change and health in the Philippines coastal marinescapes, with a geographic focus on Palawan. While existing research has focused mainly on the biophysical dimensions of marine ecosystems, this project fills a critical socioeconomic gap by building the evidence base for health-oriented policy responses — examining how mangroves support human health and livelihoods, and how sustainable Marine Protected Area (MPA) and fisheries management can be designed in a just and equitable way for small-scale fishers.

Using a mixed-methods approach — combining desk review, stakeholder consultations, surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions — the project will generate a peer-reviewed journal article, two policy briefs, and a high-level policy dialogue with Philippine and UK stakeholders, including DENR, ADB, and FCDO. Funded through the UK's International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Challenge-Oriented Research Grants, the research supports the Philippines national Blue Economy Agenda and strengthens UK-Philippines collaboration on climate, health, and ocean resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Provide routine administrative support to the project team, including filing, photocopying, scanning, document routing, and maintaining project records.
Prepare approved financial transactions, liquidations, and supporting details ready for encoding to QuickBooks or prescribed finance templates by the Finance Officer or Finance Manager.
Assist in preparing payment request documents, vouchers, cash advance forms, liquidation forms, and other routine finance documents for review and approval by authorized staff.
Maintain orderly soft and hard copy filing of finance, procurement, administrative, and project documents to support easy retrieval and audit preparation.
Support procurement documentation by compiling purchase requests, quotations, delivery receipts, invoices, and other required attachments.
Assist with logistical arrangements for meetings, field activities, workshops, and travel, including venue coordination, supplies, transport coordination, and attendance documentation.

Completion of a relevant degree, vocational course, or equivalent training in accounting, business administration, management, office administration, or a related field.
At least one (1) year of relevant experience in clerical, finance support, administrative, bookkeeping, or office support work.
Good organizational skills and attention to detail in handling records, forms, and supporting documents.
Experience in basic data entry, filing, document tracking, or preparation of routine administrative and finance documents.
Ability to work effectively with project, finance, administrative, and field staff.

ZSL is committed to conservation led by those who know their environments best. We work hand in hand with local communities and conservationists around the world, united in our mission to protect wildlife and power sustainable solutions globally.

We encourage applications from members of the communities we work with, and from those who share our passion for conservation and collaboration. At ZSL, we value respect, local knowledge, and shared purpose, together, we can make a real difference for wildlife, people and planet.

We're ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we're working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

In 2010, the ZSL-Philippines Country Office was established as a duly accredited non-government organization registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a local branch of a foreign charitable institution registered in UK and holds its primary office in Iloilo City.

Project Staff Base

The successful candidate shall be based at ZSL Philippines field office in Puerto Princesa, Palwan with corresponding fieldwork and travel to target project sites and the opportunity to visit other ZSL Philippines project sites.

What do we offer

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits which include the following:

Our vision and purpose - you'll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct.
Holidays - 15 days paid annual leave during each 12-month period worked, plus national and public holidays as per the Labor Laws of the Philippines
Sick Leave- ZSL Philippines showcases a 6 week generous leave compensation for each staff that ensures enough recovery for those who are with illness.
13th Month Pay
Wellbeing - ZSL provides medical health insurance (HMO) for the staff and 3 of his/her dependents (spouse & children).
International accident insurance coverage.
Paid Maternity leave and paternity leave aside.
Monthly communications allowance
Chances for travel to ZSL project sites across the country as well as to our international offices.
Staff Emergency Loan Fund benefit after 6 months.

NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.

Finance and Admin Assistant