Conservation International, an international
non-governmental organization, is seeking to fill the position of SLP Stakeholder Engagement Manager to be based in Jakarta.
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 9 March 2014
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified).
