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Introduction

Description of the Assignment:

Despite the landmark passage of the Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act (IPRA), many Indigenous Cultural

Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) continue to experience poverty, marginalization, and limited access

to basic services and decision-making spaces. Women and girls remain disproportionately excluded due to

entrenched sociocultural and institutional barriers that limit their leadership, control over and resources, and

access to finance, training, digital tools, and economic opportunities. I-LEAD seeks to address these challenges

by ‘affirming and strengthening the rights and leadership capacities of at least 1,600 indigenous women and

girls across four ancestral domains of Regions XI and XII in Mindanao by 2030, through improved access to

information, decision-making spaces, economic opportunities, and leadership roles within their ancestral

domains’.

I-LEAD's Theory of Change posits that ‘if indigenous women and girls are equipped with the capacities, skills,

and platforms to understand, assert, and exercise their rights, and if ancestral domain governance structures,

national and local duty-bearers, and development partners adopt gender-responsive—inclusive-- and rights-based

service delivery models, then indigenous women and girls will be positioned to meaningfully participate

in governance and decision-making, access improved services, and engage in economic activities aligned with

their cultural values and environmental realities’.

With support from the Government of New Zealand and in partnership with the National Commission on

Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), the Project will be implemented through three interlinked components:

1. Strengthening Ancestral Domain Governance with Human Rights and Gender Perspectives;

2. Promoting Gender-Equitable and Culturally Appropriate Economic Empowerment; and

3. Enhancing the Capacity of the NCIP and other Stakeholders on Human Rights-Based, Gender Responsive,

and Culturally Appropriate Policy Development and Knowledge Management.

Together, these components will deliver nine (9) key outputs that contribute to three long-term outcomes: (i)

Resilient, Responsive, and Relevant indigenous women and girls, and ICCs/IPs; (ii) Economically empowered

indigenous women and girls; and (iii) Improved access to basic services by indigenous women and girls.

Collectively, these advance the project’s overarching goal: ‘ICCs/IPs in the Philippines are economically

empowered and resilient, enjoying decent and sustainable livelihoods that support their cultural integrity and

enhanced intergenerational well-being’. Implemented over four years (2026–2030), I-LEAD adopts an

integrated, rights-based, gender-transformative, and systems-strengthening approach, convening ICCs/IPs,

local government units, national government agencies, and civil society to co-create solutions anchored in

indigenous rights, cultural identity, human rights, and gender equality. The project emphasizes evidence-based

planning, participatory decision-making, capacity development, digital connection, and scalable women and

youth-led enterprise models to advance inclusive development.

Scope of Work

Under the supervision of the I-LEAD Project Manager and with guidance from the Programme Analyst of the

Climate Action Programme Team, the Indigenous Peoples, Social Inclusion and Community Development Expert

will:

• Lead and provide technical support in the development of the Community Resources Management and

Development Plan (CRMDP), ensuring it reflects inclusive, participatory processes and integrates cultural

sensitivity, climate resilience and sustainable resource management principles;

• Prepare a comprehensive case study documenting the CRMDP development process, including best

practices, challenges, and lessons learned in resource mobilization for implementation;

• Support the enhancement and institutional strengthening of governance structures within the pilot

ICCs/IPs;

• In coordination with the Enterprise Development and Private Sector Engagement Expert, ensure

meaningful and inclusive participation of community members in the formulation of business and

investment plans, as well as the establishment of community-based enterprises;

• In consultation with the Capacity Development Expert, identify priority training needs for key stakeholders

(e.g., IPS, IPMR, ADMO, Women IPO, Youth Organizations) and facilitate delivery of priority training

programs through in-house sessions, external service providers, or project partners;

• Collaborate with the Project Management Unit (PMU) to design and implement a community-based

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) system that tracks progress and promotes accountability;

• Provide technical inputs to the enhancement of the Indigenous Peoples (IP) Master Plan;

• Provide technical inputs to the development of the IP Investment Portfolio and Framework for Renewable

Energy Development.

Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, community development, international development,

sustainable development, or related fields; an advanced university degree (master’s degree or

higher) in the aforementioned fields is an advantage.

At least seven (7) years (for master’s degree) or 10 years (for bachelor’s degree) of working

experience in community development, particularly with marginalized groups or Indigenous

Peoples

15 years of experience in community mobilization, 10 years of which are specific experience in

conducting consultations with Indigenous Peoples, facilitating FPIC and Ancestral Domain

Sustainable Development and Protection Plan (ADSDPP) processes, and safeguarding cultural

heritage.

Experience with at least 5 projects relating to the implementation of at least four key

frameworks: UNDRIP, CBD, IPRA, FPIC. (Plus 3 points for any experience working with IKSP and

traditional governance structure and cultural protocols)

Quality and relevance of at least 2 previous samples of CRMDP, ADSDPP, or similar community

development plans.

Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information

and present clear recommendations (as demonstrated in the sample work).

Fluency in Visayan (Cebuano) is an advantage.

Fluency in Filipino and proficiency in English (written and spoken) as demonstrated in sample

work.

Period of assignment/services (if applicable): 130 days spread over fifteen months

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