The
Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the
world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and
people.
Currently we are searching for qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
The
Community Development Specialist is responsible
for engaging and supporting communities in natural resource management.
S/he uses the full range of participatory methods, tools, and processes
to meaningfully engage communities in the planning, implementation, and
evaluation of the program. S/he provides
administrative and project management support and other general
assistance to program staff and consultants working towards the
achievement of social objectives, conservation, or stewardship goals.
These may include one or more of the following functions:
·
Together with his/her supervisor and other team members, develops and implements conservation strategies
and institutional best practice that suits with local community
·
Support the development of innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks to meaningfully
engage communities in development and natural resource management initiatives
·
Facilitate communities in their initiatives to take part in natural resource management, climate change
mitigation, livelihood development, etc.
·
Build and strengthen local institutions (community groups, village leaders, etc.) in administration,
financial management, and other strategic and technical areas
·
Help link communities and village government with government agencies at the different levels, private
companies, NGOs, etc.
·
Coordinate and help build the capacity of local NGO partners, as needed
·
Collect, document and analyze various types of data and information through focus group discussions,
key informant interviews, household survey, etc.
·
Provide technical and logistical support during field trips, etc.
This position reports to the Community Development Manager and will be
based in Tanjung Redeb – Berau.
Requirements:
·
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years’ experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
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Experience managing staff.
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Experience using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc.
·
Experience in training and curriculum design.
Please send your CV & application letter to
recruitment.indo@tnc.org,
not later than June 17, 2015. Please insert
Community Development Specialist
in your email subject.
