The Nature Conservancy Vacancy: Orangutan Project Manager in Jakarta Indonesia
OFFICE LOCATION
Jakarta, Indonesia
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working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 35
countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the
mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters
on which all life depends. The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Orangutan Project Manager is responsible for the overall
planning, coordination and implementation of a comprehensive program to
protect natural areas and habitat for rare and endangered plants,
animals and natural communities. S/he uses the full range of protection
tools, including gift, easement, purchase, lease registry, conservation
brokerage and cooperative projects with federal, state, and local
government, conservation organizations and other partners as
appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Orangutan Project Manager oversees all aspects of Orangutan
conservation program in Indonesia. S/he provides strategic leadership
and support for TNC’s orangutan conservation planning work and
establishes overall conservation priorities in the region. S/he will
work with various orangutan program/project partners, manage contracts,
monitor progress, and report to donor agencies. S/he serves as the
principle contact to government agencies, business associations (timber,
plantations, mining, etc.), other conservation organizations,
foundations and the academic community. S/he will play a leading role in
donor identification, cultivation and stewardship for the program.
Disseminates best practices, provides training and analyses to best
implement organizational measures of success, and develops key
partnerships. While a substantial portion of the program will be focused
on East Kalimantan, the program will also be involved with lesson
sharing and policy dialogue at the national and international levels.
S/he will play an important role in designing and implementing TNC’s
emerging global orangutan strategy.This may include one or more of the following functions:
- Establishes TNC as an influential organization on issues related to orangutan conservation program in Indonesia
- Defines conservation priorities in the area of responsibility
- Manages TNC’s orangutan projects, manages contracts, monitors progress, and puts together reports to donor agencies
- Builds strategic, scientific, and technical capacity in the field
- Develops key partnerships with public & private organizations in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices
- Supports relevant NGOs in designing and putting together high quality orangutan and biodiversity conservation proposals to obtain Tropical Forest Conservation funds to support the implementation of REDD+ initiatives in Berau
- Develops innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks to address the natural system needs
- Produces or contributes to the production of at least 4 publications per year, in the forms of journal articles, book chapters, workshop papers, newspaper or magazine articles, etc., which utilizes the collected data of Kalimantan Wide Surveys and other data which TNC has generated
- Engages local community support for orangutan habitat conservation efforts
- Negotiates complex and innovative solutions with government agencies and land managers to protect and manage orangutan habitats
- Develops and/or implements biodiversity and orangutan conservation strategies
- Sets key performance indicators on annual basis based on program goals and objectives, in consultation with the Indonesia Terrestrial Program Director and key senior management team members, to guide orangutan initiatives and programs.
- Leads or supports fundraising initiatives to support TNC’s orangutan work from private (companies) and public sources.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Geographic size and scope is that of a complex business unit or multi-business units, regional or at the national/global level.
- Supervises land protection and administrative staff working toward accomplishment of program protection goals with responsibility for performance management, training and career development.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability and willingness to travel frequently and on short notice, sometimes on weekends.
- Negotiates real estate transactions, which can bind the Conservancy legally and financially.
- Plan and direct work on protection projects; recruit and supervise staff and interns as needed or as funding is available.
- Resolves complex problems independently with minimal supervision.
- Works in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
- TNC may, from time to time, assign the Employee to another location(s) in accordance with the requirements of the Employee’s job description and/or TNC’s operational needs. The Employee agrees to work in such other work location(s) in Indonesia.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS degree in natural resources management, conservation, business, law or another related field of study and at least 5 years’ experience in land conservation, real estate, law, business or related field.
- Experience working with a wide range of people, such as landowners, corporate executives and government officials.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience in developing and managing multiple projects and timelines.
- Experience working with computers, including database management.
- Advanced degree may be required
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in orangutan conservation program
- Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes
- Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives
- Motivating team members, setting goals, and leading efforts
- Delivering practical, adaptable products and services to customers
- Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs
- Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results
- Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
- Demonstrated success as an inspirational manager who has successfully motivated staff to achieve and sustain excellence
- Demonstrated leadership and visionary qualities and able to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization
- Extensive networking with high-level conservation contacts; political savvy
- Proven interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 43300, submit resume and cover letter as
one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 16, 2015.Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
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The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of _**The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process._**
Position Title: Orangutan Project Manager
Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular
Location: INDONESIA
