The Zoological Society of London Vacancy: Data Analyst - Palembang

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:

Data Analyst

Terms and Condition

Start Date: September 01, 2015
Duration of Contract: One year fixed-term contract, with potential to extend
Work Area: Palembang with travel occasionally to ZSL Indonesia’s Head office in Bogor and as well as other regional offices/field sites will likely be required
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday from 09.00 am up to 05.00 pm
Reporting to: Head of Technical Support Unit
Key Internal Relationships: National Project Manager & GIS Officer
Other: There will be a degree of oversight of project/ZSL Indonesia’s GIS equipment and software

Key Purpose of the JobThis role will provide the required data analysis and related support for the implementation of the ZSL Packard Integrated Landscape Project. Funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, this project aims to build and deliver a framework of transparency and accountability for the palm oil supply chain from source to market, driving a reduction in deforestation caused by the industry.

Main responsibilities
1. Data Management and AnalysisLead on streamlining data generated from the landscape to define key indicators for both environmental and social management practices to support critical steps of ZSL Indonesia and project partners towards standardising the environmental and social Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of best practice across the palm oil industry.

2. Developing Indicators:

• Support as required the project’s development of a set of socio-cultural and bio-physical indicators to monitor and evaluate the project approach and progress. These indicators will link closely with the pilot landscape forum and with Forest Management Units (Kesatuan Pemangkuan Hutan) and reflect the reporting requirements under government and certification schemes; 
• Support as required the development of ZSL’s current HCV/HCS impact monitoring and reporting system for the chosen pilot landscape to facilitate better communications and transparency between stakeholders (e.g. major oil palm growers, smallholders and communities within the landscape).

3. Developing The Project Dasboard:

• Support as required the establishment and development of a landscape-specific online platform or ‘dashboard’ to measure, spatially and temporally, the success of landscape management interventions; 
• Provide the District Spatial Planning Department (BAPPEDA), National Land Office (BPN), Agricultural Department (Dinas Pertanian) and Forestry Department (Dinas Kehutanan), with the training and ongoing technical assistance in the use of the Dashboard;
• Undertake higher-level advocacy for the Dashboard so it begins to feed into national level approaches to tackling deforestation and degradation, linking to wider schemes, in particular that of the work of the REDD+ Agency and their ‘One Map’ Initiative.

4. Sustainable Palm Oil Transparency Toolkit (SPOTT):

• In coordination with UK SPOTT team, carry out support on analysis of companies’ performance against indicators in the SPOTT (www.sustainablepalmoil.org/spott), both for sharing publically and for the purposes of assessing the oil palm industry’s success at tropical forest management; 
• Ensure through ongoing feedback that SPOTT uses the indicators developed under the project (as per 2 above) to benchmark actions on the ground, and that data will be made available to actors further up the supply chain, ensuring ‘a dynamic feedback loop’ which links data from the field to the downstream market using SPOTT.

5. Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART):

• Provide coordination support and technical assistance in the implementation of the SMART monitoring approach across the project pilot landscape, specifically modification of the SMART tool for use by different stakeholders including Government and oil palm companies; 
• Given the different data needs of Government, companies, certification auditors and the public, develop (through intensive consultation and field-testing) customised SMART reporting templates for participating stakeholders e.g. Government, internal company management, and certification standard auditors (FSC, RSPO etc.);
• Collaborate with major growers and certification standard auditors in the continued development of these SMART reporting templates, to improve the auditing process and build evidence of the impact of certification.

6. Data-sharing Agreements:

• Assist in the establishment, and oversee implementation of, data sharing agreements with project partners e.g. oil palm growers’ concession, shareholder and mill site maps; 
• Lead on the continued development (as necessary) of a ‘best practice data-sharing request’ process.

7. OtherUndertake general project-related duties as and when required.

Building RelationshipsThe job requires constant internal and external interaction/communications, both in person and via phone and email, with ZSL staff colleagues in the Palembang office, and with local project partners (e.g. local Government parties) as well as with project colleagues in Bogor and ZSL’s Headquarters in London.

Mental DemandsThe position will require close attention to detail and therefore concentration on the work in hand, precision and accuracy being vital attributes.

FlexibilityThe position will be relatively routine in terms of day-to-day tasks during office hours – however sometimes e.g. during field trips or when a workshop is being organised the next day, some flexibility in working hours may be required.

Expectations of Job Holder

• To ensure that the policy for equality of opportunity is adhered to and promoted in all aspects of the post holder’s work; 
• To ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities attached to this post;
• Demonstrate professionalism towards sensitive and confidential information;
• To comply with and promote Health and Safety policies and procedures and to undertake recommended Health and Safety training as and when necessary;
• To be committed to professional self-development, through participation in in-service training as necessary for the successful carrying out of the job;
• To undertake such other duties as are commensurate with the grade of the post.

NB: This job description is designed to outline a range of main duties that may be encountered. It is not designed to be an exhaustive list of tasks and can be varied in consultation with the post holder in order to reflect changes in the job or the organisation.

Person Specification
A. Qualifications & Experience

• University degree in a related discipline e.g. statistics or geomatics; 
• Experience of processing and analysing various forms of satellite imagery/data;
• Experience of analysing GIS data resulting from field surveys;
• Experience of RADAR and LiDAR data processing;
• Experience of analysing biodiversity and socio-economic data;
• Experience of GIS Modelling using Model Builder or other GIS modelling tools;
• Experience of SPSS;
• Experience of ‘R’ programming language for statistical analysis, including using regression models, time-series and geo-spatial coordinates within R, an advantage;
• Ideally some experience of writing scientific reports and papers;
• Previous work for an international NGO is desirable;
• Previous work (directly or indirectly) with Government of Indonesia institutions would also be a strong advantage.

B. Knowledge

• Understanding of spatial databases and spatial planning; 
• Ideally a broad knowledge of Indonesia’s conservation issues.

C. Skills & Abilities

• Computer literacy (excellent IT skills); competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and other MS tools; 
• Able to work independently without supervision but also accustomed to working in a team;
• Good communication skills;
• Preferably a high level of written and spoken English;
• Flexible and able to work under pressure and often to tight deadlines; including an ability to prioritise jobs;
• Highly motivated.

Application proceduresPlease submit your application and curriculum vitae in English, relevant experience, past salary history, two referees not later than July 31, 2015, 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.