Conservation
International, an international non-governmental organization, is
seeking to fill the position of SLP Stakeholder Engagement Manager to be
based in Medan.
The
Sustainable Landscapes Partnership (SLP) program will establish a
replicable model of public-private partnerships that foster low carbon
development opportunities, thereby helping to address global climate
change and contribute to economic growth.
The
SLP Stakeholder Engagement Manager (SEM) is responsible for developing
and implementing an effective corporate and stakeholder engagement
strategy primarily for the Sustainable Landscapes Partnership but
extending where possible to other CI-Indonesia programs. It is a key
position and reports directly to the SLP COP/DCOP. Important to this
role will be the ability to develop and maintain public-private
partnerships that meet SLP objectives and are meaningful on the ground
with a particular emphasis on participation and ownership by
stakeholders. The SLP SEM will develop and maintain productive
relationships with stakeholders (private, public and community) across
local, regional and national platforms as required and that is
strategically focused.
Responsibilities:
1. Private and Public Sector Engagement
a. Develop
a high level of knowledge of key SLP, CI and other relevant documents
and materials including but not restricted too: SIAP, and Yr 3 Workplan
etc;
b. Develop
a working understanding of key SLP technical areas including: GHG, LED,
REDD+, value chains (palm, cocoa, rubber, coffee, etc.), BMPs (palm),
forestry, timber and conservation;
c. Ensure
that all interaction and engagement is always in line with CI code of
conduct, Operations & Grants Manuals, CI working with partners and
government officials;
d. Develop
a high level knowledge of potential and current private sector partner
corporate interests and corporate capability. Translate this into
meaningful partnerships to achieve SLP goals;
e. Together
with the COP/DCOP discuss opportunities and then based on direction
proceed to develop MoUs, working agreements or other arrangements that
support SLP outcomes;
f. Develop
and maintain high quality private public partnerships (PPPs) that
support SLP goals and objectives. A key focus will be to identify and
help form PPPs that provide technical assistance, cash investment or
ideally active implementation between partners;
g. Advise on target audiences, media engagement and outreach opportunities, leveraging SLP activities in Indonesia;
2. Develop effective partnerships with public and private sector partners:
a. Develop
relationships with internal and external partners (HQ communications
team; external stakeholders; relevant institutions and media outlets);
b. Establish
and maintain a broad network with corporations strategically important
to SLP and form key partnerships to support SLP objectives and aims;
c. Consider and develop ways of capturing and communicating the dissemination of key conservation and development messages to SLP.
3. Outreach Activities
a. Together
with key field personnel and management staff in Jakarta and Medan
oversee and direct the preparation and organization of the MEF
supporting the SEA process in both Madina and Tapanuli Selatan. This
will be a shared role as technical staff provide guidance and direction
linked with specific technical topics (policy, regulatory, value chains
etc);
b. Develop
or update existing and appropriate materials for the above mentioned
plans – awareness campaigns, factsheets, webpage content, educational
materials, and participatory activities to support SLP interventions and
activities;
c. Plan
and coordinate with SLP and CI personnel the necessary materials to
support meetings, forums and workshops. Identify strategic
opportunities, develop an action plan and submit to the SLP COP for
review and consideration;
d. Establish
effective communications outreach programs for a newly launched
Sustainable Landscapes Partnership (SLP) program and time permitting
other CI-Indonesia programs.
e. Oversee and assist in dissemination of appropriate materials to targeted audiences;
f. Provide technical know-how on communication and outreach aspect to communications/ outreach staffs in the fields;
g. Develop media releases as and when necessary
Qualifications:
Required:
• A degree in communications, business of another related field with a minimum of 5 years’ practical experience;
• High level oral communication and negotiating skills, excellent writing and editing skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• An
ability to work in a team and develop and maintain private-public
partnership strategies that are effective at reaching the program’s
target audiences.
• Demonstrated
experience with the private sector, partnerships and communication
media, especially with news placement and awareness campaigns.
• Computer skills and experience in relevant software (ie, MS Publisher, Pagemaker, Photoshop and/or similar media programs)
Preferred
• Experience in use of photographic, audio/visual equipment, graphic design programs and presentations.
• Familiar with or have some background in working with conservation NGOs.
Interested
candidates should send a current resume and cover letter addressing the
required skills and capabilities (no more than 4 pages) to: hrd@conservation.or.id.
Indicate the position title “ SLP Stakeholder Engagement Manager“ in the email subject line.
Closing date for the application is 19 January 2014
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified).
