The
Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a conservation organization working around
the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature
and people. In Indonesia, TNC has been supporting improved natural
resource
planning and management for 20 years, including working with
government, private sector, and local communities. We currently have an
opening for:
COASTAL AND OCEAN/FISHERIES POLICY SENIOR MANAGER
The Coastal and Ocean/Fisheries Policy Senior Manager develops
implements, liaises, and coordinates with the Government of Indonesia
and other relevant parties, the priority policy initiatives of TNC
Indonesia Ocean and Coastal Program and TNC Indonesia Fisheries
Conservation Program which pertains to Marine Conservation Areas,
Marine Spatial Planning, Blue Growth/Climate Change and Fisheries
Management for long-term natural resource management in Indonesia. S/he
networks and negotiates with high level key stakeholder
partners (Government, Bilateral/Multilateral agencies, CSOs) and speaks
in public forums including with key media. S/he links
science-to-policy-to-practice towards writing a robust science-based and
analytical policy brief, peer-reviewed, aligned with TNC
regional and global strategies. S/he coordinates and monitors policy
development at district, provincial and national levels. The Coastal
and Ocean/Fisheries Policy Senior Manager also provides research and
policy analysis in support of TNC policy and/or
public fund raising priorities.
The Coastal and
Ocean/Fisheries Policy Senior Manager allocates 50% of his/her time to
represent TNC Indonesia Coastal and Ocean Program and TNC Indonesia
Fisheries Conservation Program at national, provincial and local
government and special interest groups
and committees, and works with key government officials and partners to
advance support for the success of TNC’s mission and programs in
Indonesia.
The Coastal and
Ocean/Fisheries Policy Senior Manager allocates another 50% of his/her
time to secure public funding to further TNC’s mission. S/he serves as
liaison and informational contact between TNC and international,
national and sub-national agencies
with a special emphasis on researching, developing and supporting
strategic partnerships with government and non-government agencies, and
multi-lateral development banks and agencies.
The Coastal and
Ocean/Fisheries Policy Senior Manager is based in Jakarta and reports to
the Director of External Affairs. S/he coordinates his/her activities
with the Indonesia Coastal and Ocean Deputy Director and the Indonesia
Fisheries Conservation
Program Director.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, management or other relevant field and 5 years of government relations or corporate sector experience, or equivalent combination education/experience. Master’s degree preferred.
- Knowledge on MPA management, marine spatial planning, fisheries management and fish stock assessment
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and organizational skills.
- Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia
- Analytical and project management experience. Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and implementing complex projects in an unstructured environment.
- Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with governments, corporations, partners, donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff
Please send your CV and application letter to
recruitment.indo@tnc.org, not later than June 22, 2016.
Please insert the position title you are interested to apply on the subject line.
