Job Name : Field Station Manager
Superior : IPB-DPZ Collaboration Manager
Siberut and the other three islands forming the Mentawai Archipelago are noted for their exceptional biological richness. Many species of plants and animals, including some of the world’s most endangered primates are found nowhere else. Although Siberut has been less affected than its neighbors, it has still lost more than 50% of its forests due to logging and agricultural conversion. Unless action is taken now, Siberut’s few remaining forests and their unique wildlife will also soon be gone. Siberut Conservation Program (SCP) is at the forefront of this action. Operating in one of the islands last undisturbed primary rainforest areas, SCP is linking people, animals and their environment in an effort to safeguard their future. Founded in 2002 as a collaborative venture between the German Primate Centre (DPZ) and Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) in Indonesia, SCP combines field research and community based conservation in an effort to preserve the remaining forest ecosystem in North Siberut and to contribute to the long-term conservation of the Mentawai region as a whole. Due to the fast growing needs of and to strengthen its science-based conservation actions, SCP is seeking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Field Station Manager with the following terms.
Responsibilities:
1. To assist in the development of research protocols of SCP projects. To make sure that the protocols are well implemented by the projects.
2. To coordinate SCP project’s database and to ensure that the database are developed and managed following the project research protocols.
3. Ensure the security of the SCP field station in the Peleonan Forest and its guests in coordination with the Field Operations Manager and the local landowners.
4. Manage and organize the SCP field station and regulate all activities in the camp.
5. Enforce the working rules for the research assistant and field guides, in cooperation with the researcher and person appointed for field guide coordination.
6. Take over responsibility for communication issues at the field station.
7. Oversee the regular and timely maintenance of all camp- and core research area infrastructure, such as the transect system, buildings, walkways, electricity supply, generators, boats, motors etc.
8. Conduct office- and field work related to activities in the SCP camp.
9. To be responsible for all finance and activity reporting under his/her responsibility in Indonesian or English, written or verbal.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of first level degree preferably in biology, forestry, veterinary (S1) with two years of working experience in wildlife conservation-related area.
2. Familiar with the most recent wildlife survey techniques, especially for large mammals. Also, basic statistical/technical terms and analytical interpretation.
3. Able to operate MS office packages, common statistical packages, GIS applications, and spatial data collection devices and its interfaces.
4. Target oriented, and has an excellent ability in project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
5. Able to work at any circumstances (remoted area), and deal with tide schedule and unscheduled tasks.
6. Having an excellent communication skill in any level, both in English and Indonesian, and able to work independently and in group.
7. Excellent in Indonesian and English, both oral and written. Good writing skill.
A qualified candidate shall send a cover letter and a short resume (CV) to dee.amie@gmail.com. No correspondence and only short-listed candidates (3-5) will be notified. Your email should have a subject heading of FSM. Deadline: June 20, 2011.
Superior : IPB-DPZ Collaboration Manager
Siberut and the other three islands forming the Mentawai Archipelago are noted for their exceptional biological richness. Many species of plants and animals, including some of the world’s most endangered primates are found nowhere else. Although Siberut has been less affected than its neighbors, it has still lost more than 50% of its forests due to logging and agricultural conversion. Unless action is taken now, Siberut’s few remaining forests and their unique wildlife will also soon be gone. Siberut Conservation Program (SCP) is at the forefront of this action. Operating in one of the islands last undisturbed primary rainforest areas, SCP is linking people, animals and their environment in an effort to safeguard their future. Founded in 2002 as a collaborative venture between the German Primate Centre (DPZ) and Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) in Indonesia, SCP combines field research and community based conservation in an effort to preserve the remaining forest ecosystem in North Siberut and to contribute to the long-term conservation of the Mentawai region as a whole. Due to the fast growing needs of and to strengthen its science-based conservation actions, SCP is seeking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Field Station Manager with the following terms.
Responsibilities:
1. To assist in the development of research protocols of SCP projects. To make sure that the protocols are well implemented by the projects.
2. To coordinate SCP project’s database and to ensure that the database are developed and managed following the project research protocols.
3. Ensure the security of the SCP field station in the Peleonan Forest and its guests in coordination with the Field Operations Manager and the local landowners.
4. Manage and organize the SCP field station and regulate all activities in the camp.
5. Enforce the working rules for the research assistant and field guides, in cooperation with the researcher and person appointed for field guide coordination.
6. Take over responsibility for communication issues at the field station.
7. Oversee the regular and timely maintenance of all camp- and core research area infrastructure, such as the transect system, buildings, walkways, electricity supply, generators, boats, motors etc.
8. Conduct office- and field work related to activities in the SCP camp.
9. To be responsible for all finance and activity reporting under his/her responsibility in Indonesian or English, written or verbal.
Qualifications:
1. A minimum of first level degree preferably in biology, forestry, veterinary (S1) with two years of working experience in wildlife conservation-related area.
2. Familiar with the most recent wildlife survey techniques, especially for large mammals. Also, basic statistical/technical terms and analytical interpretation.
3. Able to operate MS office packages, common statistical packages, GIS applications, and spatial data collection devices and its interfaces.
4. Target oriented, and has an excellent ability in project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
5. Able to work at any circumstances (remoted area), and deal with tide schedule and unscheduled tasks.
6. Having an excellent communication skill in any level, both in English and Indonesian, and able to work independently and in group.
7. Excellent in Indonesian and English, both oral and written. Good writing skill.
A qualified candidate shall send a cover letter and a short resume (CV) to dee.amie@gmail.com. No correspondence and only short-listed candidates (3-5) will be notified. Your email should have a subject heading of FSM. Deadline: June 20, 2011.
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