The Zoological Society of London Vacancy: Dangku Project Manager & South Sumatra Liaison

The Zoological Society of London is an international wildlife conservation organization with a focus on science-based and pragmatic solutions. ZSL has been active in Indonesia for about 10 years, with a particular focus on the overlap between industrial development and biodiversity conservation. ZSL’s Indonesia is based in Bogor, West Java, with existing field projects in Jambi and South Sumatera. We are now looking for:

Dangku Project Manager & South Sumatra Liaison

Terms and Condition
Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: One year fixed-term contract, with potential to extend

Work Area: Palembang with travel to monitor projects in the field and elsewhere as required

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday from 09.00 am up to 05.00 pm

Reporting to: Country Managers

Key Internal Relationships: National Conservation Coordinator, Projects Coordinator

Main responsibilities

1. To design, implement and manage the Dangku Corporate Conservation Complex project, funded by PT Musim Mas.
2. To plan, manage and account for spending of the allocated budget for the Dangku project.
3. To manage (and recruit as necessary) a field team for implementing field work within the Dangku landscape.
4. To manage and develop partnerships with stakeholders across the Dangku landscape, both already-established partnerships as well as creating new ones, towards achieving the ultimate goals of the project. The relevant stakeholders from the Dangku region comes from the government, private sector oil-palm plantations and forestry concessions, and NGOs, namely; BKSDA South Sumatra, ZSL Indonesia, GIZ Palembang, PT. Bumi Persada Permai (BPP), PT. Musi Banyuasin Indah (MBI), ConocoPhillips Indonesia (COPI), Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) and PT Sentosa Bahagia Bersama.
5. Provide technical and logistical support to the BKSDA in its running the Forum Konservasi Lansekap Dangku (Conservation of Dangku Landscape Forum) – a collaborative body of all stakeholders interested in the management of the Dangku landscape.
6. To manage all data related to the Dangku project, including the sourcing and management of spatial data.
7. To submit monthly reports on activities completed during the previous month and planned for the following month.
8. To submit a monthly financial report.
9. To provide reports to donors as and when required.
10. To coordinate all activities and plans with the Country Managers.
11. To coordinate activities with other members of ZSL Indonesia and to provide assistance with other aspects of the ZSL Indonesian programme where time allows.
12. To work with Country Managers to raise additional funds as and when required.
13. Any other tasks relating to the work of ZSL Indonesia as required by line managers.

Qualification and skills
A. Essential skills required for this position include

1. University degree in related discipline (or sufficient levels of relevant experience).
2. Highly motivated.
3. A high level of physical fitness.
4. Proven fieldwork/survey experience vital – willingness to spend time in the field.
5. Excellent IT skills; especially working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
6. Excellent report writing skills (English and Bahasa).
7. Excellent English.

B. Highly desirable skills include

1. Familiarity with GPS data collection methods.
2. GIS analytical and presentation (e.g. spatial mapping) skills.
3. Interest/experience in the conservation sector in Indonesia
4. Previous work for an international NGO.
5. Previous work directly or indirectly with Government of Indonesia Institutions.

Application proceduresPlease submit your application and curriculum vitae in English, relevant experience, past salary history, two referees not later than August 22, 2014, to indonesia@zsl.org, placing the job title in the subject line and label your CV with your name. Only short listed candidates will be notified. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIESZSL encourages applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post.