The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the
world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and
people.
Currently we are searching for a qualified candidate to fill the position of:
NATURAL RESOURCES (NR) PLANNING MANAGER
The Natural Resources Planning Manager is responsible for the overall design, coordination and implementation of a comprehensive natural resource planning program within TNC’s Indonesia Forest Program. S/he uses the full range of land use planning, economic development planning & conservation planning tools and works through collaboration with national, provincial, and district government, conservation organizations and other partners as appropriate. The program manager works closely and coordinates with a wide variety of Nature Conservancy staff, private individuals, and corporations in support of conservation goals. S/he is an expert in spatial planning, development planning & conservation techniques and advises the natural resource management planning staff and government partners on the application of these tools. S/he serves as the principle contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and academic community. S/he may play a leading role in donor identification, cultivation and stewardship for the program. Disseminates best practices, provides training and analyses to best implement organizational measures of success, and develops key partnerships.
This may include one or more of the following functions:
Currently we are searching for a qualified candidate to fill the position of:
NATURAL RESOURCES (NR) PLANNING MANAGER
The Natural Resources Planning Manager is responsible for the overall design, coordination and implementation of a comprehensive natural resource planning program within TNC’s Indonesia Forest Program. S/he uses the full range of land use planning, economic development planning & conservation planning tools and works through collaboration with national, provincial, and district government, conservation organizations and other partners as appropriate. The program manager works closely and coordinates with a wide variety of Nature Conservancy staff, private individuals, and corporations in support of conservation goals. S/he is an expert in spatial planning, development planning & conservation techniques and advises the natural resource management planning staff and government partners on the application of these tools. S/he serves as the principle contact to government agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and academic community. S/he may play a leading role in donor identification, cultivation and stewardship for the program. Disseminates best practices, provides training and analyses to best implement organizational measures of success, and develops key partnerships.
This may include one or more of the following functions:
- Establishes the Conservancy as a major conservation partner within area of responsibility
- Defines conservation priorities in the area of responsibility
- Leads and manages team which supports and improves conservation efforts
- Builds strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field
- Develops key partnerships with public & private organizations in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices
- Develops innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks to address the natural system needs
- Engages local community support for local conservation efforts
- Negotiates complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and landowners to conserve and protect natural communities
- Develops and implements conservation strategies
The Natural Resources Planning Manager will report directly to the Director of TNC Indonesia Terrestrial Program.
Basic Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree and 7-10 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in relevant discipline(s), such as climate change
- Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes
- Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives
- Motivating team members, setting goals, and leading efforts
- Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs
- Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results
- Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
- Demonstrated experience in fundraising
- Successful experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects
- Demonstrated success as an inspirational manager who has successfully motivated staff to achieve and sustain excellence
- Demonstrated leadership and visionary qualities and able to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization
- Successful experience in partnership development (partners, community, government, etc.) including extensive networking with high-level conservation contacts; political savvy
- Proven interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
Please send your CV and application form to recruitment.indo@tnc.org, not later than February 21st, 2013. Please insert: Natural Resources Planning Manager in your email subject.
