Deadline : 20/01/2013
Location: Java and West Kalimantan
International Animal Rescue Indonesia
Executive Director
This is a
unique and exciting opportunity to work for International Animal Rescue
Indonesia, an NGO committed to the protection and conservation of
wildlife and their habitats. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the
Executive Director will lead the Senior Management Team and be
responsible for the implementation of the Strategic Plan. The role will
provide organisational leadership to the programs, be responsible for
operational and financial control, build and maintain stakeholder
relationships and facilitate funding.
The ideal
candidate will have experience working in conservation in Indonesia,
managing cross-functional teams and building strong third party
relationships. The required skills and experience are; degree level
education, English and Indonesian language, management skills and
stakeholder relationships; particularly with funders.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
YAYASAN IAR INDONESIA (YIARI)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
YAYASAN IAR INDONESIA (YIARI)
Reporting to the Board of Directors of Yayasan IAR Indonesia, the Executive Director
(ED) is responsible for the implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Yayasan, as
agreed by the Board.
The ED will be accountable for the operational and financial management of the
organisation.
The ED will supervise and be part of the Senior Management Team (SMT). The SMT
will provide support to the ED in managing the functional areas. Currently the SMT
comprises;
• Executive Director
• Finance, Administration and HR Director
• Project Director – Loris and Macaque Project
• Project Director – Orangutan Project
• Development Director
Programmes and strategic direction:
- Provide organisational leadership and direction for all YIARI programs toward the achievement of the YIARI philosophy, mission, strategy and its annual goals and objectives
- The ED will agree the strategic milestones with the board
- Design programmes, budgets, and timelines that will deliver the strategic plan
- Develop the activities and work-streams as well as policies and procedures that will deliver the strategic plan.
- Ensure that the organisations is properly funded
- Ensure that the organisation is appropriately represented with all stakeholders and the public
External Relationships
- Ensure that the organisation builds, maintains and evaluates appropriate relationships with the necessary external stakeholders, including;
- Central Government
- Local Government
- Non-Governmental Institutions
- Funding sources
- Private Sector
- Media
- Ensure all external stakeholder reporting is competed in an accurate and timely manner
- Ensure the organization and its mission, programs and activities are consistently presented with a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders and the general public; at a local, national and international level
- Actively represent YIARI in the media by participating in interviews for printed media, film media and radio and other types; developing press releases and other media engagements
Internal Reporting
- Provide timely and accurate routine reporting to the board of directors of Yayasan IAR Indonesia (YIARI)
- Ensure that every year there is a Financial and Activity Annual Review.
Fundraising:
- Based on the strategic plan, identify short and long term funding needs
- Fundraising activities to ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry out its activities as described in the strategic plan
- Oversee fundraising planning and implementation, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach funders, submitting proposals and administrating fundraising records and documentation
- Ensure all progress reports and final report requirements from funding agencies which provided funds to IAR are met
Programme Management
- Programs to be implemented are agreed by the Board
- Ensure all programs have a defined activity plan and timeline to deliver the strategy
- Ensure that all programmes have appropriate project management and resource
- Ensure that budgets are agreed and reporting requirements are well defined
- Maintain a working knowledge of the programs
Control:
- Set up protocols for the management and running of all the programmes of YIARI
- Overall responsibility that processes and procedures are followed and comply with relevant laws at all times
- Ensure that the board is informed of any compliance discrepancies or issues in a timely manner
Financial Control:
- Work with F&A Director to ensure that the organisation builds an annual operational budget and specific programme budgets from time to time
- Agree all budgets with the Board of Directors and Funding Bodies
- Responsible for any expenditure/activity outside of the budget and obtaining Board agreement
- Ensure that the organisation has appropriate financial controls and reporting
Supervision and Human Resources:
- Provide supervision, leadership and support to the senior management team to ensure that common vision and culture is instilled through the organisation
- Ensure that the organisation is appropriately resourced with the correct quality and quantity of people
- Ensure appropriate HR systems are in place
- Ensure that the Board is informed of any serious HR issues
Competencies:
Foundation Competencies:
Foundation Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by demonstrating IARI’s values and ethical standards
- Promotes the organisation’s vision, mission and strategic goals
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly and equally; without discrimination
Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning:
Knowledge Management and Learning:
- Promotes knowledge management in IARI and creates a learning environment through leadership and personal example
- In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning and applies newly acquired skills
- Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of IARI
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
- Ability to lead planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting
- Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
- Ability to identify creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations
Management and Leadership:
- Builds strong relationships and facilitates teamwork. Focuses on impact and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
- Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
- Proven networking, team-building, organisational and communication skills
Required Skills and Experience:
- Fluent in English and Indonesian
- Experience working in conservation in Indonesia
- University Degree, minimum Bachelor’s degree
- At least 2 years of experience in a Conservation and/or Animal Welfare organization
- At least 2 years of experience at management level
- Have some experience in programme development, proposal writing, and fundraising
