Greenpeace, one of the world’s most respected and dynamic organizations,
is an international non-profit global campaigning organization that
acts to ensure the ability of Earth to nurture life in all its
diversity. At the heart of Greenpeace’s campaigns is the tradition of
non-violent, direct action against environmental abuse and destruction.
Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action.
Greenpeace acts to change attitudes and behavior, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace by:
Greenpeace exists because this fragile earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action.
Greenpeace acts to change attitudes and behavior, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace by:
- Catalyzing an energy revolution to address the number one threat facing our planet: climate change.
- Defending our oceans by challenging wasteful and destructive fishing, and creating a global network of marine reserves.
- Protecting the world's ancient forests and the animals, plants and people that depend on them.
- Creating a toxic free future with safer alternatives to hazardous chemicals in today's products and manufacturing.
- Campaigning for sustainable agriculture by rejecting genetically engineered organisms, protecting biodiversity and encouraging socially responsible farming.
Greenpeace is present in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Pacific.
To maintain our independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments or corporations but relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants.
For over 40 years, Greenpeace has been successful in our campaigns to reverse environmental degradation by bearing witness to environmental destruction and exposing and confronting environmental abuse. Greenpeace campaigns have been vital in informing government policies on the environment and effecting changes in business practices which lead to various environmental problems.
Greenpeace in Southeast Asia
Greenpeace opened our first office in Southeast Asia in 2000. In that time we have led successful campaigns throughout the region, securing fresher air, cleaner water and a healthier environment through changing industry practices and government policies. Greenpeace actively campaigns across the region to catalyze an energy revolution, protect ancient forests and our oceans, create a toxics-free future and create a shift to sustainable agriculture.
Greenpeace has three offices in Southeast Asia (GPSEA) —in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines and each office is currently composed of six departments: Campaigns, Fundraising, Communications, Mass Mobilization (all under Programme), Human Resources and Organizational Support (under Operations). Currently, Greenpeace Southeast Asia employs nearly 200 staff across the region, excluding the direct dialogue fundraisers.
Greenpeace undertakes direct actions and investigations as an integral part of its campaigns. The Actions and Investigations Unit is responsible for the planning, co-ordination and execution of non- violent direct actions and field research/ investigations in the South East Asia region.
To maintain our independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments or corporations but relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants.
For over 40 years, Greenpeace has been successful in our campaigns to reverse environmental degradation by bearing witness to environmental destruction and exposing and confronting environmental abuse. Greenpeace campaigns have been vital in informing government policies on the environment and effecting changes in business practices which lead to various environmental problems.
Greenpeace in Southeast Asia
Greenpeace opened our first office in Southeast Asia in 2000. In that time we have led successful campaigns throughout the region, securing fresher air, cleaner water and a healthier environment through changing industry practices and government policies. Greenpeace actively campaigns across the region to catalyze an energy revolution, protect ancient forests and our oceans, create a toxics-free future and create a shift to sustainable agriculture.
Greenpeace has three offices in Southeast Asia (GPSEA) —in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines and each office is currently composed of six departments: Campaigns, Fundraising, Communications, Mass Mobilization (all under Programme), Human Resources and Organizational Support (under Operations). Currently, Greenpeace Southeast Asia employs nearly 200 staff across the region, excluding the direct dialogue fundraisers.
THE POST: REGIONAL INVESTIGATIONS AND FIELD RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Job Summary:Greenpeace undertakes direct actions and investigations as an integral part of its campaigns. The Actions and Investigations Unit is responsible for the planning, co-ordination and execution of non- violent direct actions and field research/ investigations in the South East Asia region.
The Investigations and Field Research Coordinator is responsible for furthering Greenpeace South East Asia’s campaign objectives through the development and coordination of high quality research and investigation strategies. They will also contribute to the development of the Action Units tactical and strategic capabilities.
The Investigations and Field Research Coordinator is a member of GPSEA programme team and reports to the Regional Actions Unit Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Research and Resource Management:
- Coordinate and conduct field investigation projects within the South East Asia region as determined by the campaign programme priorities.
- Work with the actions unit to undertake, and where appropriate coordinate, research and investigations for actions targets as determined by the programme priorities.
- Coordinate working relationships between the team and other programme disciplines.
- Coordinate when required with the Development Department on grant requests for research-related funding
- Coordinate the research and development of new and innovative research tools and techniques
- Ensure all field research projects meet ‘best practice’ standards.
- Undertake risk Assessments and develop security management plans for ‘high risk’ field projects.
- Ensure field investigations and research priorities align with GPSEA organizational strategic plan.
Capacity Development:
- Provide day to day advice to campaign and project teams on research and investigation techniques and tactics
- Supervise, train and mentor in the Actions/ Investigations dept, researchers and other campaign staff involved with research projects.
- Hire and supervisor contractors for campaign field research projects.
- Lead the development of investigative techniques, skills and capacities within GPSEA.
- Ensure that research and investigative skills are included in the Actions unit training programme and act as lead trainer for this area in the programme
- Build and Maintain a network of external contacts, specialists and sources throughout the region to assist with research and investigative projects
- Maintain an intelligence and investigations database on companies, other organisations and individuals taking into consideration and legal constraints
Risk Analysis and Management
- Ensure that all research and investigation projects are assessed for potential health and safety risks, and where necessary, appropriate mitigation plans are signed of by Regional Actions Manager and Regional Security Manager.
- Participate in the Crisis Response Team as directed by Regional Actions Manager
- Project manage rapid response research projects as directed by RAM.
- Manage project budgets as directed by the RAM
Essential Qualities and Skills
- Education: Degree or equivalent experience – in Environmental Policy or Science, Environmental Studies, Journalism, or other research/investigative field
- Diverse research skills and experience - both desk based and field work, preferably in Southeast Asia and/or in heightened security situations
- Experience managing or team leading research projects
- Experience in utilizing a range of research methodologies
- Strong communication skills - ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of people both verbally and in writing; public speaking skills; online communications experience, ability to make effective presentations in remote, diverse and multi-cultural environments.
- Experience using strategic research for campaign objectives and problem solving – demonstrated ability to think both strategically and creatively
- Understanding of security, information security, health and safety issues related to field research work
- Strong logistical organizing and planning skills
- Experience in development of information management systems
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment across different cultures
- High level of computer literacy.
- Ability to be self directed and to work well under pressure
- Ability to travel and spend long periods away from home
- Commit to the ideals of Greenpeace including a global perpective
- Understanding of environmental and peace issues
- Fluency in English, with ability to communicate in another SEA regional languages desirable.
Desirable
- Experience using satellite equipment and other field communication systems
- Management and training in hazmat procedures and systems
- Experience and/ or training in security assessments and management
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE APPLYING TO THIS POST
WORKING HOURSNormal hours of work for full time Employee will be forty (40) per week or (5) days in a week, at 8 hours per day excluding an hour lunch break. This will be from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 6: 30 pm. Ordinary hours of work may be varied as agreed between staff and the line managers.
LEAVEA permanent employee will be entitled to the following leaves:
Annual Leave: 20 days
Parental Leave: As per labor laws and Greenpeace policy
Long Service Leave: 2 months paid leave after 5 years of continuous service
Compassionate leave: maximum of 5 days for the death of significant others
SALARYIn determining salary offer for this position, Greenpeace applies its Salary Grading Process, taking into consideration the job description and applicant’s previous experience, and the organization’s salary grade.
INSURANCEGreenpeace provides health insurance and travel insurance to its employees.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTGreenpeace is committed to providing its employees with learning and development opportunities to be able to perform its functions more effectively. Through its mentoring process and annual Performance Management System, staff’s development objectives are identified and prioritized.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYGreenpeace is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees, regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of applicant’s merits and abilities.
HR POLICIES AND PROCEDURE
Greenpeace management and staff are given guidance on the implications of the equal opportunities policy. Policies and procedures are reviewed to review and adapt current practices to promote equality of opportunity. Other organizational policies and procedures will be fully discussed to the successful applicant.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Interested candidates are invited to write Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace, fill-up the attached Application Form which you can download from HERE
and email to:
jobs.id@greenpeace.org
Deadline for Applications: July 3, 2014
As we receive a large number of applicants for our advertised vacancies, we are unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted and we apologize for this in advance. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
GUIDANCE IN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM
WORKING HOURSNormal hours of work for full time Employee will be forty (40) per week or (5) days in a week, at 8 hours per day excluding an hour lunch break. This will be from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30 am to 6: 30 pm. Ordinary hours of work may be varied as agreed between staff and the line managers.
LEAVEA permanent employee will be entitled to the following leaves:
Annual Leave: 20 days
Parental Leave: As per labor laws and Greenpeace policy
Long Service Leave: 2 months paid leave after 5 years of continuous service
Compassionate leave: maximum of 5 days for the death of significant others
SALARYIn determining salary offer for this position, Greenpeace applies its Salary Grading Process, taking into consideration the job description and applicant’s previous experience, and the organization’s salary grade.
INSURANCEGreenpeace provides health insurance and travel insurance to its employees.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTGreenpeace is committed to providing its employees with learning and development opportunities to be able to perform its functions more effectively. Through its mentoring process and annual Performance Management System, staff’s development objectives are identified and prioritized.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYGreenpeace is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees, regardless of sex, marital status, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation and any other characteristics unrelated to the performance of the job. Selection will be in accordance with objective, job related criteria and the appointment will be on the basis of applicant’s merits and abilities.
HR POLICIES AND PROCEDURE
Greenpeace management and staff are given guidance on the implications of the equal opportunities policy. Policies and procedures are reviewed to review and adapt current practices to promote equality of opportunity. Other organizational policies and procedures will be fully discussed to the successful applicant.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Interested candidates are invited to write Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace, fill-up the attached Application Form which you can download from HERE
and email to:
jobs.id@greenpeace.org
Deadline for Applications: July 3, 2014
As we receive a large number of applicants for our advertised vacancies, we are unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted and we apologize for this in advance. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
GUIDANCE IN COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION FORM
- Read the recruitment pack carefully before completing your application form. The recruitment pack contains information about Greenpeace, about the job you are applying for, and brief information on employment conditions.
- Complete all items in the application form. Remember that this will be our basis for shortlisting candidates. Curriculum Vitae (CVs) will not be accepted.
- Make sure you email the form to the correct email address (jobs.id@greenpeace.org), addressed to the HR Department, and ensure that your application form arrives before the closing date. Application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- If you have questions, kindly email jobs.id@greenpeace.org.
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your application letter and completed application form.
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Jobs Application Desk
Greenpeace Southeast Asia - Indonesia
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Jobs Application Desk
Greenpeace Southeast Asia - Indonesia
