Deputy Operations Manager

Background

The D'ABOVILLE Foundation and Demo Farm, Inc. (DAF) is one of the members of the

Thriving Together with Tamaraw (TTwT) consortium which implements a multi-year, UK

Darwin Initiative-funded program (2024 – 2029) that strengthens indigenous governance,

co-manages Tamaraw habitats with government authorities, and applies science-based

conservation to safeguard biodiversity while improving community wellbeing. It builds on

more than a decade of collaboration together with Re:wild as the project lead, and the

Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc. (MBCFI), in partnership with the

Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and the IUCN SSC Asian Wild Cattle Specialist Group, in

collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the

Philippines.

Objective of the Post

The Deputy Operations Manager will support the Senior Operations Manager and Program Co-Director in steering the operations and implementation of activities under the UK Aid Darwin Initiative - funded project: Thriving Together – lasting solutions for collaborative management of tamaraw landscapes (TTwT)

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Position Details

Contract Type : Fixed-term (Full time) until January 29, 2029

Location : Based in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, with regular visits to DAF / TTwT project sites within the province

Apply Before : 15 November 2026, 11:55PM

Start of Mission : ASAP or by 1 December 2026

View full TOR online: https://bit.ly/dpom2026

Key Requirements / Skills

● Proven ability in project management, ensuring activities are implemented on time,

within budget, and aligned with agreed targets.

● Strong technical writing, presentation, and facilitation skills for meetings and

stageholder engagements.

● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and cloud-based collaboration tools (e.g. Google

Workspace).

● Experience in project management software and competence in basic GIS software is

an advantage.

● Can drive a four-wheel vehicle; ownership of a registered motorbike is an asset.

Experience

● At least four years of relevant experience in coordinating programs and projects in the

field of environment and natural resources management, biodiversity conservation,

permaculture, or agroforestry, with a strong social science orientation in rural areas,

protected areas and with indigenous peoples

● Proven experience in implementing safeguarding policies and procedures

● Worked in project environments with international partners and multi-disciplinary

teams

● Physically fit, capable of trekking mountainous terrains for technical visits and

fieldwork activities

Qualifications

● Degree in Environment and Natural Resources Management, Ecology, or Biodiversity

Conservation or related fields, and with experience in Safeguarding