Regional Development Officer
Location: Bogor, Indonesia
Reports to: Regional Vice President
Updated: August 2013
Travel: 20-30% on annual average
About Rare
Rare is a fast-growing, international conservation organization that runs state-of-the art communication and outreach projects that empower local communities with the tools to solve their own conservation challenges. Rare’s innovative social marketing strategies fuel projects located in more than 50 countries around the world. Named to Fast Company magazine’s list of “Top Social Capitalists” for the last four years in a row, Rare is committed to bringing a spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity to solving one of this century’s great challenges – changing human behavior to ensure sustainable natural resource management.
Rare Indonesia works in Indonesia, Malaysia and Timor Leste in close cooperation with local partners implementing partners, central governments, and other NGOs. Rare continues to strengthen its cooperation with all partners. Rare also aims to continue its growth through engagement with donors, both from public and private funding institutions.
Position Overview
Rare seeks a dynamic Development Officer to join the Indonesia team, which is responsible for leading Rare’s programs in Indonesia, Timor Leste, and Malaysia. This role works very closely with the region’s program development team, Regional VP, and Rare’s global development staff. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to learn about both conservation program development and building the case for funding.
The Regional Development Officer is new to this team within Rare, and candidates should bring an entrepreneurial spirit and an appetite for working in a fluid environment to help support the team. The position reports to the Regional Vice President and will collaborate with the Global development team, other Regional Development Officers, Regional VPs, finance, and other regional program teams.
Responsibilities
* Manage relationship with donors (public funding, foundation donors, and others)
* Manage relationship with government at central and district level
* Manage proposal development for public donors by working with team members on program design, proposal writing, and budgeting;
* Lead proposal writing and editing;
* Develop and implement strategies to identify new funding for Rare Bogor programs in development as well as current programs;
* Represent Rare, the regional team at donor events, meetings, conferences as necessary and needed,
* Build and update regional resources for public donor management and proposal development.
* Set up and manage a cultivation strategy for potential funding sources for current and future regional programs;
* Be aware of and ensure compliance with donor requirements in all communications and submissions to donors—provide compliance quality checks to proposals before they are submitted.
Qualifications
* At least 7 years of relevant experience required; of that time, 2-4 years professional writing experience helpful;
* Previous experience working on public and private fundraising, working with public donors and other funding institutions;
* Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills;
* Highly organized and able to manage timelines involving multiple inputs under tight deadlines;
* Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
* Strong communication and presentation skills;
* Research and interview experience;
* Persistent self-starter, able to achieve results with little supervision;
* Diplomatic, flexible and able to adapt to new circumstances;
* Program experience/interest in conservation or international development issues preferred;
* Fundraising and/or marketing experience important; experience with one or more public donors desired;
* Familiarity with proposal budgeting;
* Bahasa Indonesia and English language fluency (writing and speaking) required;
* Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software;
* Relevant bachelor's degree (master’s preferred).
Strong writing skills and critical thinking are essential to performing the duties associated with this position. A successful candidate will also be diplomatic, confident, self-motivated, and able to achieve results in a wide variety of circumstances.
Compensation and Benefits
Rare not only inspires conservation, we also inspire our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, private medical insurance, retirement savings plan and 3+ weeks of vacation/holiday leave time, Rare’s benefits include an annual training budget for continuous learning and growth, a bonus plan that ties to individual and organizational performance, and a flexible and fun work environment.
Application Process
Please submit your resume/CV (in English) and a thoughtful cover letter (also in English), outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Rare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
Apply now: http://jobvite.com/m?3WjO1gwP
Location: Bogor, Indonesia
Reports to: Regional Vice President
Updated: August 2013
Travel: 20-30% on annual average
About Rare
Rare is a fast-growing, international conservation organization that runs state-of-the art communication and outreach projects that empower local communities with the tools to solve their own conservation challenges. Rare’s innovative social marketing strategies fuel projects located in more than 50 countries around the world. Named to Fast Company magazine’s list of “Top Social Capitalists” for the last four years in a row, Rare is committed to bringing a spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity to solving one of this century’s great challenges – changing human behavior to ensure sustainable natural resource management.
Rare Indonesia works in Indonesia, Malaysia and Timor Leste in close cooperation with local partners implementing partners, central governments, and other NGOs. Rare continues to strengthen its cooperation with all partners. Rare also aims to continue its growth through engagement with donors, both from public and private funding institutions.
Position Overview
Rare seeks a dynamic Development Officer to join the Indonesia team, which is responsible for leading Rare’s programs in Indonesia, Timor Leste, and Malaysia. This role works very closely with the region’s program development team, Regional VP, and Rare’s global development staff. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to learn about both conservation program development and building the case for funding.
The Regional Development Officer is new to this team within Rare, and candidates should bring an entrepreneurial spirit and an appetite for working in a fluid environment to help support the team. The position reports to the Regional Vice President and will collaborate with the Global development team, other Regional Development Officers, Regional VPs, finance, and other regional program teams.
Responsibilities
* Manage relationship with donors (public funding, foundation donors, and others)
* Manage relationship with government at central and district level
* Manage proposal development for public donors by working with team members on program design, proposal writing, and budgeting;
* Lead proposal writing and editing;
* Develop and implement strategies to identify new funding for Rare Bogor programs in development as well as current programs;
* Represent Rare, the regional team at donor events, meetings, conferences as necessary and needed,
* Build and update regional resources for public donor management and proposal development.
* Set up and manage a cultivation strategy for potential funding sources for current and future regional programs;
* Be aware of and ensure compliance with donor requirements in all communications and submissions to donors—provide compliance quality checks to proposals before they are submitted.
Qualifications
* At least 7 years of relevant experience required; of that time, 2-4 years professional writing experience helpful;
* Previous experience working on public and private fundraising, working with public donors and other funding institutions;
* Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills;
* Highly organized and able to manage timelines involving multiple inputs under tight deadlines;
* Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
* Strong communication and presentation skills;
* Research and interview experience;
* Persistent self-starter, able to achieve results with little supervision;
* Diplomatic, flexible and able to adapt to new circumstances;
* Program experience/interest in conservation or international development issues preferred;
* Fundraising and/or marketing experience important; experience with one or more public donors desired;
* Familiarity with proposal budgeting;
* Bahasa Indonesia and English language fluency (writing and speaking) required;
* Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software;
* Relevant bachelor's degree (master’s preferred).
Strong writing skills and critical thinking are essential to performing the duties associated with this position. A successful candidate will also be diplomatic, confident, self-motivated, and able to achieve results in a wide variety of circumstances.
Compensation and Benefits
Rare not only inspires conservation, we also inspire our employees. In addition to a competitive salary, private medical insurance, retirement savings plan and 3+ weeks of vacation/holiday leave time, Rare’s benefits include an annual training budget for continuous learning and growth, a bonus plan that ties to individual and organizational performance, and a flexible and fun work environment.
Application Process
Please submit your resume/CV (in English) and a thoughtful cover letter (also in English), outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, and stating how you heard about this opportunity. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Rare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
Apply now: http://jobvite.com/m?3WjO1gwP
