Programmes Manager

Location: Dauin, Negros Oriental, Philippines (option for role to be partially
remote)

Salary: £25,000 GBP per annum (starting)

Contract Length: Permanent (Full Time) following a 3-month probation period

Job Start Date: April 2024

Reporting to: Directors

Closing date for applications: February 12, 2024 (23:00 UK BST time)

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Programmes Manager is a key leadership role within the organisation and is responsible for
the delivery of assigned Reef-World Programmes.

The Programmes Manager reports directly to the Directors, and takes day-to-day responsibility
for the delivery of Reef-World’s Programmes, and contributing to the strategic direction of the
charity. The main responsibilities of this role are:

• Lead Reef-World’s Programmes
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Reef-World’s Programmes Team
• Organise, develop and deliver programmes in line with Reef-World’s strategic plan
• Build new implementation partnerships and maintain existing ones

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an experienced Programmes Manager to lead our Programmes Team in delivering
our marine conservation programmes within the scope of the charity’s strategic plan. The
successful candidate will be an experienced international conservation strategist with a good
understanding of relevant policy and the funding landscape, and experience in grassroots marine
conservation implementation.

You should be a proactive and resourceful leader, and an excellent communicator. You will be a
strategic thinker who is details and processes driven and goal oriented. You will naturally
approach tasks with a sense of curiosity, patience and the ability to consider the bigger
picture impact of your work. You’ll be open to new experiences and adventures, adaptable and
have a good sense of humour!

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• A certified and active scuba diver
• Bachelors in science / relevant qualification in project management (3 additional years of
  relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree / qualification)
• 4 years experience leading conservation programmes strategy and delivery
• Proven experience of partnering with governments and NGOs to achieve conservation impact
• Experience working in multiple locations around the world and / or within international
  teams
• Ability to engage respectfully and effectively with relevant stakeholders to deliver
  projects within the context of working in developing countries
• Prior experience in leadership and team management
• Proven project management, delegation and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent technical communication with
  peers and non-technical stakeholders
• Fluency in English is required
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Possess good interpersonal skills, ability to think and act strategically

DESIRABLE

• A Masters degree in a relevant field
• Prior experience of successfully nurturing diversity, equity and inclusion within a team /
  organisation
• Previous experience in leveraging private sector financing for conservation projects
• Technical proficiency including platform or web application development, product
  development and community management
• Multilingual
• Experience using GSuite including GDrive, Docs, Gmail and GCalendar
• Previous experience working knowledge of within the diving or marine tourism industry
• Training or experience in behaviour change communications and design for the environment

BENEFITS

HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT

30 days a year.

FLEXIBLE WORKING

The Directors are based in an office in Bristol, and we have a field office in Dauin, Negros
Oriental in the Philippines. As an international team working across time zones, our working
policy is flexible and hybrid.

PENSION

For all employees, we pay a minimum of 3% of your qualifying earnings per month (over £6,240).
For UK employees, you’ll pay a minimum of 5% of your qualifying earnings per month.

CULTURE OF CARE

As an organisation, we are invested in the personal and professional long-term success of our
Reef-World team. Reef-World’s vision for a Culture of Care embodies a collection of support
mechanisms aimed at enhancing the well-being of our team and enabling each of us to properly
care for ourselves, our teammates and our network. These include –

• Access to a team coach
• Access to personality type tool analysis for yourself and your team
• Reflection days – dedicated time to reflect on your successes and takeaways
• Personal Development days, with a small budget to ease you in (think training, new books,
  new classes, experiences)
• Dedicated, and respected, focus time throughout your working week
• Exemplary and effective internal communication mechanisms

STAFF

A small, friendly and ambitious team.

For more information, please download the full Programmes Manager job description.

Reef-World believes that a team with diverse experiences and backgrounds generates richer
discussions and more nuanced thinking that will magnify our conservation impact. We strive to
be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. We are an equal
opportunity employer and welcome applications from anyone with the required skills and
experience: whatever their background or location. We actively encourage applications from
those whose identities reflect the diversity of the communities and networks we serve and whose
identities are traditionally underrepresented in the conservation sector.

HOW TO APPLY

Please email your CV and a separate attached cover letter specific to this position
to [email protected]. In
your cover letter, please include how you meet the job specifications and why you feel you’re
the best person to help us boost our global conservation impact. If you’re a diver, please
include details of your qualifications and the number of dives.

We will get back to you after the team has reviewed your application and if we would like to
pursue your application. Due to the expected volume of incoming enquiries, the charity does not
have the resources to provide feedback on applications that have not been accepted. If you do
not hear from us, then take note that we have decided not to take your application further, and
we wish you the best of luck in your career.

Applications close 12 February 2024 (23:00 UK BST time).

Round 1 of interviews (online) week commencing February 19, 2024.

Round 2 of interviews (online) week commencing March 4, 2024 (you will be expected to
complete a short assignment if you reach this stage).