VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
Konservasi Indonesia is a national foundation established to support sustainable development in the country. We are the main partner of Conservation International in Indonesia. For more information, please visit: www.konservasi-id.org
We envision a healthy and prosperous Indonesia where biodiversity is valued and preserved. With offices and project sites across Indonesia, we promote a sustainable landscape-seascape approach and establish partnerships with multiple stakeholders across sectors and jurisdictions to deliver lasting impacts for people and nature in Indonesia.
As we are constantly expanding, we are currently hiring to fill the following position for our office in Nias Utara:
(Code: FP-C)
Yayasan Konservasi Indonesia (KI), the main partner of Conservation International (CI) in Indonesia, envisions a healthy and prosperous Indonesia where biodiversity is valued and preserved. With offices and project sites across Indonesia, we promote a sustainable landscape-seascape approach and establish partnerships with multiple stakeholders across sectors and jurisdictions to deliver lasting impacts for people and nature in Indonesia.
In 2020, the Government of Indonesia (GOI) set an ambitious target for protection and effective management of 32.5 million hectares (10%) of its territorial waters by 2030 (MPA Vision 2030). Earlier this year, Indonesia announced to increase its marine protection ambitions to 30% of its waters by 2045, representing a total area of 97.5 million hectares. Indonesia’s MPA Vision 2030 recognizes the role of marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity in supporting local livelihoods and a robust national economy. Maximizing the potential of nature-based solutions to deliver positive, large-scale climate, marine conservation, and sustainable ocean development outcomes in Indonesia will require strategic and appropriately scaled investments and financing. CI, KI, and government partners establish a unique funding mechanism called the Blue Halo S, developed with, and managed by the national agency responsible for Environmental Fund Management (BPDLH).
The Blue Halo S that links effective marine ecosystem protection with sustainable production, and development of ocean resources and seeks to support advancements of these objectives through the mobilization of funding for critical science and data, sustainable management of critical ecosystems, support to small scale fishers and communities and to increase resilience of these marine areas. This position will be based in North Nias and responsible for day-to-day coordination with consultants and stakeholders (government and non-government partners) for the preparation of Blue Halo S (project preparation facilities). He/She will ensure the implementation of Blue Halo S pilot project in North Nias.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Ensure key government partners and others are engaged, coordinated, and consulted on progress and planning of Blue Halo S pilot project in North Nias.
● Work closely with community, sub-national government including law enforcement units and other partners to ensure proper project preparation and implementation.
● Lead coordination with sub-national governments to obtain their participation in the meetings for adequate data collection process
● Review consultant documents (workplan, methodologies and reports) and lead internal coordination for feedbacks,
● Contribute to the development of Blue Halo S proposal and to other potential opportunities by providing data and technical inputs
● Represent Konservasi Indonesia in Nias and ensure effective communications and information sharing between all partners and stakeholders about KI.
● Work with KI’s communication team on program communication materials and plans
● Support and contribute to the preparation of reporting summaries and project narratives.
● Work closely with KI’s other Managers, advisors, and field team in Sundaland and other regions
● Manage partners which may include hiring and managing subcontractors, and other non-KI project personnel.
● Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s Degree in Marine, Fisheries with 5 years or more related experience. Advanced degree preferred.
· Direct project management experience preferably in marine conservation, MPA (Marine Protected Area), LMMA (locally marine managed area), small scale fisheries management, mangrove restoration, climate change, other relevant topics
· Experience working in Nias Island and have good understanding on Nias culture.
· Up to 5 years of experience managing and motivating teams.
· Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships and partnerships across cultures and organizations.
· Ability to diagnose problems and identify solutions.
· Strong written communication skills. Proficient in written and spoken English preferred.
· Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, set priorities, and deliver quality results.
WORKING CONDITIONS
● This position will be base in North Nias field area with Periodic travel to the project site and other office locations.
● Comfortable working out of doors for extended periods.
● Ability to work outside the normal work schedule to meet project deadlines.
Please send your current resume, cover letter and portfolio to:
indonesia.hrd@konservasi-id.org
Please fill the “subject” column of the e-mail with this format:
< FP-C > - < your name >
Closing date for the application is Jan 31, 2024
