Director for Programmes – ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

[Job Vacancy]

Background:
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB), established in 2005, is ASEAN’s response to the challenge of biodiversity loss. It is an intergovernmental organisation that facilitates cooperation and coordination among the 10 ASEAN Member States (AMS) and with regional and international organisations on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of such natural treasures. The Programmes Department develops, implements, and monitors programmes and projects, and provides technical support to the AMS. It also spearheads facilitating discussions and developing a common understanding of biodiversity conservation issues among the AMS in support of developing regional policies. The Programmes Department is also responsible for the development and implementation of capacity development programmes in support of the AMS.

Qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree in natural sciences, social sciences, economics, development management, environment and natural resources management, environmental science or any of these related fields and 15 years of related work experience or its equivalent requirements: Bar eligibility and 15 years of related work experience; or PhD in natural sciences, social sciences, economics, development management, environment and natural resources management, environmental science or any of these related fields and 13 years related work experience.
2. Has at least 15 years of relevant work experience with substantial experience at the senior management level, preferably in government, regional, or international organisations of a multidisciplinary/multilateral nature.
3. A highly experienced professional in regional or international organisations, possessing expertise in biodiversity policy and programme development, project implementation, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, and fostering international collaborations to support ASEAN biodiversity conservation efforts.

Duty Station: ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

How to apply:
Applicants should prepare the following and send all to email acb.hr@aseanbiodiversity.org before 29 August 2025.

– A letter of intent of no more than two pages, elaborating how his/her qualifications and experiences make him/her suitable for the position. Address the letter to Executive Director Dr. Jerome L. Montemayor. JP 2025-17 Director for Programmes should be indicated in the aforesaid letter.
– Updated curriculum vitae, work portfolio, and diploma, or transcript of records
– A completed Job Application Form (which can be downloaded here https://lnkd.in/gQZWW968)