ZSL International Job Vacancy: Project Officer - Bogor, West Java

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: PROJECT OFFICER

Terms and Condition
Start Date: February, 2017
Duration of Contract: One year fix- term Contract, with potential to extendWork Area: The Oil Palm Companies Team Leader will be based in Bogor, West Java
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday from 09.00 am up to 05.00 pmReporting to: Project Director

Key Purpose of the Job

The Project Officer will support Project Director and Project Team Member in managing day to day project activities. She/he will also responsible to assist Project Director in monitoring and tracking the project deliverables and checkpoint reports in relation to budget, schedule and resources.

This position is part of the UKCCU/NICFI Project staffing in South Sumatra.

The UKCCU/NICFI Project works with the Government of South Sumatra, national and district level governments, communities and the private sector to to facilitate and support the government, private sector and local communities, to establish and pilot the sustainable landscape management partnership approach in the Sembilang-Dangku landscape of South Sumatra. The proposed impact of this project is to achieve “Inclusive economic growth and community prosperity, biodiversity conservation, forest protection and restoration, and the ending of deforestation, peatland drainage and wildfires that reduces land-based GHG emissions”.

Main Responsibilities

• Project Management
• Assist in managing day to day project activities 
• Prepare ToR for consultants and partners in conducting research or other services and manage contracts and review their reports
• Assist in donor relation (donor communication and consultation, progress report, program evaluation, donor mission)
• Assist in preparing the production of project reports (technical and financial), work plan and budget
• Assist in developing proposal
• Manage and facilitate flow of essential information related with the UKCCU/NICFI project
• Partnership and Networking
• Assist in collaborate with partners (sharing knowledge, jointly conducting activities or proposals) 
• Attend and present project results in meetings, workshops, seminars as requested by Project Director
• Communication
• Assist Communication Team in writing article for bulletin, report etc
• Internal and external communication of the project
• Perform any other duties as required

Building Relationships
The job requires continued professional internal and external interaction/ communications, both in person and via phone and email

Mental Demands
The position will require close attention to detail in all aspect of the project and therefore concentration on the work in hand – precision and accuracy being vital attributes.

Flexibility
The 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 organized 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

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor  degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant subject
• Minimum 5 years successful experience working in similar position with an international organization, preferably an NGO
• Experience in formal project management methodology
• Written and oral proficiency in English
• Experience in research, analysis, synthesis, and writing scientific report
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, financial and organizational development skills, strong coaching skills and excellent analytical and financial planning skills
• Strong analytical and interpretative problem solving skills

Knowledge

• Understanding about wildlife conservation, particularly in Indonesia is an advantage
• Knowledge of national and local government policies and regulations.

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 communications skills - able to express complex information in a simple and succinct manner, skill at diplomacy and negotiation with sensitive topics;
• Self starter, pro-active and uses initiative - can work independently and priorities own work load;
• Flexible and able to work under pressure and often to tight deadlines; including an ability to prioritize jobs;
• Highly motivated.
• Willing to work at any circumstances both independently or in a group, such as in remote areas with very limited facilities.
• Able to deal with tight schedule and unscheduled tasks, and target oriented
• Willing to travel extensively across the project sites in Indonesia

Application procedures
Please submit your application and curriculum vitae in English, relevant experience, past salary history, two referees not later than January 31, 2017 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.