The
Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the
world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and
people.
We currently have an opening for:
LEAD SCIENTIST - INDONESIA PROGRAM
The
Lead Scientist advises the Indonesia Leadership Team members (ILT) on
broad and complex aspects of science based initiatives.
S/he develops and monitors the implementation of a strategic
science vision for applied Conservation Science that is aligned with the
Global Challenges Global Solutions Framework.
The Lead Scientist helps to establish The Nature Conservancy
Indonesia Program as a leading conservation partner in Indonesia; helps
to develop and shape conservation priorities, projects, and long-term
conservation strategies; builds scientific and
technical capacity in the field especially in economic valuation of
natural resources and marine protected areas, valuing nature; develops
partnerships with key institutions (e.g. with academic institutions
abroad or in country) to strengthen TNC’s science-based
approach, emphasizing on conservation economics, valuing nature,
monetizing in economic terms the value of protected area.
S/he recommends growth, focusing on Green Growth and Blue Growth.
She also strengthens capacity to deliver and identifies and resolves technical issues.
The
Lead Scientist works closely with project staffs to ensure work plans
and projects are successful while developing and disseminating viability
criteria
and threat abatement tools and guidelines for critical systems and
communities.
S/he conducts scientific surveys and research, records data,
writes reports and develops proposals in order to administer and
coordinate conservation programs within the Indonesia Program.
S/he ensures the quality of science work/research/innovation
solution and publishes findings to add to the body of Conservation
Science knowledge and support of TNC organizational goals.
S/he is responsible to refine and implement the Science Capacity
Building Strategy document and helps formulate the key performance
indicators (25%) on science delivery for all science staffs, upon
consultation with the Program Directors.
The Lead Scientist liaises with other scientists within the Asia Pacific region
and the Global Strategies with a strong emphasize on marine, fisheries and land, as well as the State Chapters.
S/he reports to the Indonesia Program Country Director and is based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Requirements:
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PhD in science related field and 8 years related experience
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting
objectives and managing performance.
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Experience with building relationships.
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Experience conducting original research and publishing in
peer reviewed scientific journals.
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Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research
proposals.
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Experience designing, organizing and directing complex multiple
projects of strategic importance and leading a multi-disciplinary team.
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Experience synthesizing and integrating research findings
and lessons learned.
Please send your CV & application
letter to recruitment.indo@tnc.org
not later than July 24, 2015. Please insert Lead Scientist - Indonesia Program
in your email subject.
