Mazars Starling Resources (MSR): MSR is a Bali-based consulting firm that designs solutions to economic, social and environmental concerns with regard to the management of natural resources. MSR’s clients include donors, multi-lateral agencies, and private companies.
The Bird’s Head Seascape (BHS): The BHS in West Papua is one of the most bio-diverse marine environments in the world, with more than 1600 species of coral reef fishes, 600 reef-building corals and countless critical habitats for threatened species. The BHS reefs and mangrove forests provide critical food, livelihoods and protection for more than 761,000 people. These vital resources are now threatened.
BHS Marine Protected Areas: Since 2005, a collaboration between local governments, the Walton Family Foundation, Conservation International (CI), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and others has successfully established more than 3.5 million ha of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) across the in Raja Ampat, Fak Fak, and Cenderawasih Bay National Park.
MSR’s Parallel Initiative: Working on behalf of the Walton Family Foundation, MSR’s Parallel Initiative aims to ensure that the MPA network in Raja Ampat is sustainably financed and managed. MSR plans to give direct support and capacity building to the Raja Ampat MPA management body to ensure it has the appropriate structure, powers and mandate needed to effectively achieve its mission.
MPA Management Operations Advisor: MSR is hiring an Operations Advisor to support the MPA management body through full time administrative and operational support to the MPA management team.
The Operations Advisor will be placed in the MPA management office in Waisai and will lead and support the processes of developing business, operational, work, and capacity building plans in collaboration with the MPA management body, senior NGO field staff, and other relevant government stakeholders. The Operations Advisor will also support day to day operations regarding communication, workplace protocol, work planning, budgeting and execution, management, and other tasks.
The Operations Advisor is a full-time position based in Waisai, Raja Ampat for the period of one year with the possibility of renewal. The position will report to directly to Mazars Starling Resources in Bali.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The operations advisor will report directly to MSR’s office in Bali and will abide by the standards and regulations of MSR and the host organization, UPTD, under the Raja Ampat regency government.
The operations advisor is a seconded staff member from Mazars Starling Resources to the local MPA management body and will be placed within the local management body as a full time advisor supporting day to day operations and contributing leadership to critical tasks such as budget development, business plan development, and others. Duties will encompass all aspects of organizational management and are expected to include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Oversight and development of institutional management protocols and processes
In collaboration with other stakeholders, the Operations Advisor will
guide the development critical organization documents expected to
include:
o five year business plans
o staffing plans
o work plans
o budgets
o other relevant financial and administrative procedures necessary to
enhance the institutional performance of the Raja Ampat MPA management
body.
- Daily Operational Support Provide leadership and support on all aspects of day-to-day institutional management including, but not limited to, financial reporting, office management and communications, personnel management and conflict resolution.
- Capacity development of local government personnel • Supports the development of training modules and materials for institutional management capacity development workshops on business planning, financial management, computer applications and office management. • Participates in and supports the implementation of institutional management workshops for local government officials. • Assists with monitoring and evaluation of training workshops.
- Field coordination • Liaises with local government offices, BHS partner organizations, community-based organizations, and MSR office in Bali to ensure the effective institutional management of the Raja Ampat MPA network. • Provides written and verbal progress reports to MSR office in Bali on a weekly basis. • Some travel to other sites, including Sorong, Manokwari, and Bali may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Degree in Management, and/or equivalent training and experience in
administrative, financial, and organizational management.
• Experience developing budgets, work plans, standard operating
procedures and other key management documents.
• Experience advising and managing a team of colleagues.
• Experience with mentoring and advising coworkers and providing
professional development advice and opportunities for others.
• Minimum six years of work experience in administrative management,
financial budgeting, and/or office operations.
• Relevant experience working with international organizations in West
Papua; sensitivity to and understanding of West Papuan culture and
politics.
• Knowledge of relevant Indonesian laws and regulations pertaining to
local government financial management is desired.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
• Proven leadership, administrative management, problem-solving, diplomacy and teamwork skills.
• Excellent budgeting, staff management, project management, and work planning
• Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia; proficiency in English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
How to apply:
We are looking to fill this position immediately. Interested
candidates must send cover letter, CV, salary history and writing sample
before September 30, 2013 to:Ms. Krista Clement Email: krista.clement@mazarsstarlingresources.com
