MARIA JOSELLA M. PANGILINAN

Block 84 Lot 34 Candelaria Street, Barangay Greater Lagro

Novaliches, 1118 Quezon City

Telephone number  +632 4176590

Mobile number  +63 9163722155

Email address  [email protected]

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an Junior Biologist / Environmental Technician position with Triton Environmental Consultants Ltd. to apply skills in environmental research and climate evaluation.

PROFILE

·         Organized and goal-oriented, with more than twenty-five years’ experience in programme/project management and monitoring and evaluation of terrestrial and coastal resource management, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation/mitigation projects

·         Skilled in research and documentation Knowledgeable of principles and theories concerning resource and environmental management and climate change

·         Dedicated worker with exceptional organizational, financial management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Computer-proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook and Adobe Pagemaker.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Project Manager, Conservation International, October 2013 to present

·         Develop and provide overall management and direction to the CI Philippines’ Climate Change Adaptation project

·         Provide management, guidance and direction to more than 10 staff members and consultants

·         Design and implement planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting tools and procedures for the programme

·         Provide technical assistance to local partner organizations

·         Facilitate the development and refinement of diversified income and livelihood strategies for partner areas

·         Conduct networking and advocacy work for the programme

·         Participate in Climate Change policy and governance work at the local, national and international level

·         Prepare narrative and financial reports to donors

·         Conduct project development tasks for the organization

Environment Sector Manager, United States Peace Corps, February 2011 to October 2013

·         Developed and managed Peace Corps Environment programme in the Philippines including the identifying opportunities for program learning and sharing

·         Represented the Peace Corps program with relevant national, regional and local government offices; non-governmental organizations; teaching institutions; and other organizations

·         Designed, organized and conducted technical training, performance assessments, counselling, and other skill-building events for Environment Volunteers.

·         Prepared documentation including proposals, project reports, project assessments, business communications, and other narrative texts.

·         Prepared, implemented, and monitored budgets.

Senior Programme Officer, Christian Aid-Typhoon Ketsana Humanitarian Response Programme, September 2009 to December 2010

·         Developed and provided overall management of the Christian Aid-Typhoon Ketsana Humanitarian Response Programme (Relief and Rehabilitation phase)

·         Provided management, guidance and direction to 20 staff members

·         Conducted periodic surveillance of developing and on-going humanitarian crises in areas where Christian Aid partners work

·         Ensured partners comply with humanitarian standards,

·         Helped partners to network and linkaging particularly with government and other international organisations

·         Designed and implemented planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting tools and procedures for the programme in compliance with Christian Aid quality standards and donors requirements.

·         Ensured accountability and timely reporting to donors.

·         Conducted networking and advocacy work for the programme.

·         Represented Christian Aid in the project management team

·         Prepared narrative and financial reports of the programme to all donors.

Project Officer, Christian Aid-Building Disaster Resilient Small Island Communities Programme, May 2008 to January 2010

Developed and provided overall management of the Building Disaster Resilient Small Island Communities Programme
Provided management, guidance and direction to 4 staff members and 3 partner organization staff.
Developed and maintained a systematic monitoring and reporting to donors
Conducted review, monitoring and evaluation of funded projects for local partners
Conducted financial and systems management for the programme including financial monitoring, budget preparation, grant management
Maintained networking and linkaging with Christian Aid partner organizations, INGOs and government organizations.
Provided technical assistance to partners particularly in the aspect of Disaster Risk Reduction, Emergency Response/Management and Sustainable Livelihoods
Conducted periodic surveillance of developing and ongoing humanitarian crises in areas where Christian Aid partners work
Coordinated with and provided assistance to partners organizations on imminent disasters such typhoons, floods and landslides that will affect their areas.
Developed emergency alert notes and emergency response proposals for partner organization areas affected by disasters in the Philippines
Provided technical assistance to partners for relief and rehabilitation activities on the ground
Project Officer, Voluntary Service Overseas Philippines, August 1998 to October 2007

·         Provided technical assistance to SPARK partners and international volunteer professionals particularly in the aspect of Sustainable Livelihoods and Coastal Resource Management. This includes cross visits to remote partners.

·         Developed and managed the Secure Livelihoods programme in the Philippines including the identifying opportunities for programme learning and sharing

·         Established contacts and linkages including liaison and coordination with VSO colleagues and partner organizations in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia regarding SPARK activities, schedules and relevant concerns.

·         Developed and maintained a systematic monitoring and reporting to donors for Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia

·         Conducted review, monitoring and evaluation of funded projects for local and regional partners

·         Conducted financial and systems management for the VSO Philippines programme including financial monitoring, budget preparation, grant management

·         Conducted volunteer placement assessment and monitoring

·         Reviewed projects grant proposals and budgets of the programme partners and prepare grant agreements for approved projects and facilitate contract signing

·         Conducted networking and advocacy work for the VSO’s Secure Livelihoods Programme.

·         Provided necessary support to the Peace Building, Disability and National Volunteering Programmes of VSO Philippines.

Environmental Researcher, Woodward-Clyde Philippines, November 1997-July 1998

·         Conducted assessment for seagrass, seaweed, benthic, mangrove, fisheries, terrestrial and wildlife communities

·         Conducted water quality assessments for marine and aquatic environments

·         Processed data and provided appropriate analysis for the results of the assessment

·         Prepared assessment reports for Environmental Impact Assessments and Initial Environmental Examination.

Freelance Environmental Research consultant (part-time), November 1997 to present

·         Conducted assessment for seagrass, seaweed, benthic, mangrove, fish terrestrial and wildlife communities

·         Conducted water quality assessments for marine and aquatic environments

·         Prepared assessment reports for Environmental Impact Assessments and Initial Environmental Examination.

Researcher, International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) currently known as The World Fish Center, November 1994 to October 1997

·         Participated in preparing research tools and methodologies for the study on

–       Coastal Co-Management Arrangements in the Philippines

–       Community-Based Coastal Resource Management Project in the Philippines from 1984 to 1994

·         Conducted field work and data gathering (interviews, focus group discussion, biophysical assessment and surveys) for the study

·         Participated in the preparation of report

·         Developed strategies and programmes on Coastal Resource Management for Local Government Units

Researcher, Winrock International, September 1994-November 1994

·         Assisted in the preparation of research tools and methodologies for the study on Government-Initiated Natural Resources Management Project in the Philippines

·         Conducted field work and data gathering (biophysical assessments, interviews, focus group discussion and surveys) for the study

·         Assisted in the preparation of report

Senior Researcher, Tambuyog Development Center, February 1992 to September 1994

·         Prepared research tools and methodologies for the study “Towards Community-Based Coastal Resource Management”

·         Conducted field work and data gathering (marine and aquatic assessments, interviews, focus group discussion and surveys) for the study

·         Prepared report on marine and aquatic assessments (corals, mangrove, seagrasses, benthic communities, fisheries)

·         Developed strategies and programmes for coastal communities on Coastal Resource Management (CRM)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Tertiary Education                :           Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

Bachelor of Science in Zoology

Major in Marine Science

1987-1991

Graduate Studies                 :           University of the Philippines in Diliman

Master of Science in Microbiology

1992-1994 (18 units completed)

University of the Philippines

Master of Science in Environmental Science

Major in Marine Science

1994-2000  (thesis not completed

REFERENCES

Jessica Dator-Bercilla

Senior Programme Officer

Christian Aid

Ateneo de Manila Campus, Katipunan Avenue

Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Mobile +63 917 5231260

Email: [email protected]

Rebecca Rivera-Guieb

Agreement Officer Technical Representative

United States Aid for International Development (USAID)

1201 Roxas Boulevard
Manila, Philippines 1000

Tel +62  301-2000

Email: [email protected]