Operational Manager Wildlife Protection Unit
Duty station: Field office Tebo; Province Jambi
Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape Conservation Program (BLCP) is a 5-year project starting in 2014 to establish an ecosystem restoration concession (ERC) with the goal to protect natural forest coverage in order to secure high levels of biodiversity and the integrity of the Bukit Tigapuluh ecosystem including livelihoods of indigenous tribes. The programme will manage former forest concessions in close co-operation with local communities.The programme is executed by Frankfurt Zoological Society in co-operation with WWF Indonesia and supported by the German Government and KfW Development Bank.
Background
The Wildlife Protection Unit (WPU) is a community based patrol unit operating in the Bukit Tigapuluh Landscape Province of Jambi, Sumatra.The aim of the WPU is to gather information about wildlife and forest crimes including forest encroachment and support of law enforcement agencies.
Objective
The responsibility of the Operational Manager comprises the whole range of patrol team management, monitoring and training. Up to eight WPU teams need to be coordinated through developing work plans and providing patrol schedules. Patrol teams need to be briefed and debriefed before and after patrol to fulfill patrol requirements. Patrol performances are monitored with the aid of MIST software; thematic maps need to be produced in close cooperation with the GIS officer. Monthly patrol reports need to be reviewed to comply with professional standard. Planning, coordination and execution of regular in house training is part of the job, as well as the organisation and execution of regular Ranger-Training camps.Part of the job is routine field trips to verify information gathered from patrol teams.
The WPU Operational Manager coordinates internal with the FZS program director and external with leading staff of BKSDA Jambi and of TNBT.
WANTED:
The successful candidate will be a strong character with profound background in leadership of an operative unit. Physical fitness is a must. Experiences in co-operation with law enforcement agencies are a strong additional qualification.
Education
Minimum S1 in green science (biology, forestry, conservation, ecology etc.) or adequate long term work experience in security operations (patrol related work)
Work experiences
At least 3 years practical experience in environmental protection issues with local and/or international organizations
Experiences in supervising and coordinating larger teams (at minimum 20 staff)
Technical requirements
- Strong understanding in issues and policies related to conservation, forestry and environmental law
- Computer literate ; skilled in working with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Organised, coordinated and self-motivated
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong networking skills
How to apply :
To apply, email a CV and covering letter by the 25 March 2014. Please put ‘Operational Manager Wildlife Protection Unit’ in the subject line of your email and send your application to: litadelarosa_fzs@yahoo.co.id
Only short-listed applicants will be notified.
To apply, email a CV and covering letter by the 25 March 2014. Please put ‘Operational Manager Wildlife Protection Unit’ in the subject line of your email and send your application to: litadelarosa_fzs@yahoo.co.id
Only short-listed applicants will be notified.
