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:
- PhD in science related field and 8 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Supervisory experience, including motivating, leading, setting objectives and managing performance.
- Experience with building relationships.
- Experience conducting original research and publishing in peer reviewed scientific journals.
- Experience fundraising and/or writing grants and research proposals.
- Experience designing, organizing and directing complex multiple projects of strategic importance and leading a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience synthesizing and integrating research findings and lessons learned.
Please send your CV & application letter to
recruitment.indo@tnc.org not later than
September 29, 2015. Please insert
Lead Scientist - Indonesia Program in your email subject.
