IDH Palm Oil Program *
*North Sumatra Supply Shed Project Manager*
In November 22nd 2013, IDH The Sustainable Trade Initiative, PTPN III, RSPO and Unilever signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly carry out a program on the development of PTPN III independent smallholders to increase their productivity, quality, financial access and to enable them to produce traceable palm oil in a sustainable manner within the capacity and authorities of the each party, starting from smallholders in supply chain of Sei Mangkei palm oil mill. This MoU kickstarts IDH palm oil program in North Sumatra.
The Project Manager will be based in Medan for a full period of the project as early as in March 2013 until December 2016 and will preferably work as an independent consultant. The main responsibilities are to manage the project on the ground and to convene local partners. The Project Manager will work closely with the mills which will implement the project. For the first stage, the Project Manager will work closely with PTPN III and later also with other mills that join the project. The Project Manager will report to the IDH Program Manager.
The Project Manager is expected to meet the following requirements:
- Self motivated, proactive
- Result-oriented
- Significant working experience in relation to the palm oil sector, with experience specifically in Indonesia as added advantage
- Knowledge of palm oil as a crop (agronomic, the value chain, certification systems, etc) and its issue on sustainability, especially with the smallholders
- Has the ability to work as a team, great interpersonal skill and to deliver in local & international setting
- Willingness to travel and to work from the field for most duration of the program
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
Applicants interested in the position of Project Manager can send their CV and motivation letter to arif@idhsustainabletrade.com, by *February 7th, 2014*. Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. A competitive remuneration package will be offered. For more information on IDH Palm Oil Program, prospective candidates can access www.idhsustainabletrade.com. Please also find the complete Term of Reference for the vacant position attached.
*North Sumatra Supply Shed Project Manager*
In November 22nd 2013, IDH The Sustainable Trade Initiative, PTPN III, RSPO and Unilever signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly carry out a program on the development of PTPN III independent smallholders to increase their productivity, quality, financial access and to enable them to produce traceable palm oil in a sustainable manner within the capacity and authorities of the each party, starting from smallholders in supply chain of Sei Mangkei palm oil mill. This MoU kickstarts IDH palm oil program in North Sumatra.
The Project Manager will be based in Medan for a full period of the project as early as in March 2013 until December 2016 and will preferably work as an independent consultant. The main responsibilities are to manage the project on the ground and to convene local partners. The Project Manager will work closely with the mills which will implement the project. For the first stage, the Project Manager will work closely with PTPN III and later also with other mills that join the project. The Project Manager will report to the IDH Program Manager.
The Project Manager is expected to meet the following requirements:
- Self motivated, proactive
- Result-oriented
- Significant working experience in relation to the palm oil sector, with experience specifically in Indonesia as added advantage
- Knowledge of palm oil as a crop (agronomic, the value chain, certification systems, etc) and its issue on sustainability, especially with the smallholders
- Has the ability to work as a team, great interpersonal skill and to deliver in local & international setting
- Willingness to travel and to work from the field for most duration of the program
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
Applicants interested in the position of Project Manager can send their CV and motivation letter to arif@idhsustainabletrade.com, by *February 7th, 2014*. Suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. A competitive remuneration package will be offered. For more information on IDH Palm Oil Program, prospective candidates can access www.idhsustainabletrade.com. Please also find the complete Term of Reference for the vacant position attached.
