Job Name : SCP Liaison Manager (Padang)
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 SCP Liaison 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. Collect information regarding public opinion of SCP / PASIH / in the local media, and screen national media concerning relevant issues (conservation/forestry).
3. Maintain regular communication between SCP management and stakeholders.
4. Liaise with SCP field management concerning activities and communication through stakeholders.
5. Maintain files on all programme-related personnel.
6. Attend meetings related to SCP activities and maintain relationships and communication with related stakeholders in West Sumatera Province and the Mentawai District.
7. Obtain necessary permits from local authorities in Padang for all visitors to SCP and for all activities carried out within SCP’s operational plan.
8. Conduct office- and field work related to activities in the SCP.
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, social (S1) with two years of working experience in social and conservation management.
2. Able to operate MS office packages, common statistical packages, GIS applications, and spatial data collection devices and its interfaces.
3. Target oriented, and has an excellent ability in project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
4. Able to work at any circumstances, and deal with tide schedule and unscheduled tasks.
5. Having an excellent communication skill in any level, both in English and Indonesian, and able to work independently and in group.
6. 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 SCP L/O. Deadline: June 15, 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 SCP Liaison 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. Collect information regarding public opinion of SCP / PASIH / in the local media, and screen national media concerning relevant issues (conservation/forestry).
3. Maintain regular communication between SCP management and stakeholders.
4. Liaise with SCP field management concerning activities and communication through stakeholders.
5. Maintain files on all programme-related personnel.
6. Attend meetings related to SCP activities and maintain relationships and communication with related stakeholders in West Sumatera Province and the Mentawai District.
7. Obtain necessary permits from local authorities in Padang for all visitors to SCP and for all activities carried out within SCP’s operational plan.
8. Conduct office- and field work related to activities in the SCP.
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, social (S1) with two years of working experience in social and conservation management.
2. Able to operate MS office packages, common statistical packages, GIS applications, and spatial data collection devices and its interfaces.
3. Target oriented, and has an excellent ability in project planning, implementation, and evaluation.
4. Able to work at any circumstances, and deal with tide schedule and unscheduled tasks.
5. Having an excellent communication skill in any level, both in English and Indonesian, and able to work independently and in group.
6. 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 SCP L/O. Deadline: June 15, 2011.
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