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
Indonesia is based in Bogor, West Java, with existing field projects in
Jambi and South Sumatera. We are now looking for:
Governance & Institution Manager
Terms and Condition
Start Date : ASAP
Duration of Contract : One year fix- term Contract, with
potential to extend
Work Area : Palembang, South Sumatera
Reporting to : Deputy Project Director (Interim)
Key Purpose of the Job
Governance and Institution Manager will be responsible for supporting the
Deputy Project Director, Government Lead, and technical partners to
implement the work outlined in Component 2.
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 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions".
The Governance & Institution Manager will be based in Palembang, South
Sumatera.
Responsibility for Resources
People
The Governance & Institution Manager will report directly to the Deputy
Project Director, and indirectly to Project Director.
Responsibilities
The post-holder will ensure that operations in Palembang is in compliance
with ZSL and the contractual agreement with the UK government. S/he will be
responsible for supervising Government Liaison Provincial and Government
Liaison District.
Main duties and key responsibilities
1. To lead on development of an institutional basis (PSU-PIU and
District Working Groups) for Sustainable Landscape Management that enables
broad participation of key stakeholders.
2. To organize development of a model and sub-national policy framework
for Sustainable Landscape Management.
3. Ensure that sub- national government programs and project
interventions are aligned
4. Establish the South Sumatra Partnership for Ecoregion and Landscape
Management and associated multi-stakeholder forum.
5. To lead on a policy document to setting out an operational concept
for sustainable ecoregion and landscape management (Master Plan) which is
endorsed by key stakeholders in the landscape.
6. To ensure government programmes for FY 2018 will be aligned to the
goals of landscape management, at least in the pilot landscape.
7. To design the sustainable landscape monitoring system and dashboard
and operational by the start of 2018.
8. Responsible in managing partners (ensure the partners' activities
and deliverables are on schedule and report submission on timely manner).
9. Facilitate coordination between sub-national landscape institution
(PSU, PIU and district working groups) in Sembilang Dangku and wide
provincial institution such as KOLEGA Sumsel, and relevant national
institution such as KSDAE (KLHK), BRG, National Working Group on
Social Forestry (KLHK), TN Berbak Sembilang, BKSDA etc
10. Facilitate capacity building of sub-national governance on SLM,
institutional management and resource mobilization
11. Other general project-related responsibilities as and when 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.
Working Conditions
... This post is office based in ZSL's office in Palembang, South
Sumatra. However, travel to field sites and other ZSL offices will 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
... Minimum Master Degree in public policy, communications,
international relations or related field.
... Minimum 7 years successful experience working in similar position
with an international NGO
... 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.
... Self-motivated and resourceful, with the proven ability to
multi-task and operate successfully under tight deadlines and time
pressures.
... Strong written and verbal communication skills.
... Strong working relationship with stakeholders and the government
Institutions.
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.
... Self-starter, pro-active and uses initiative - can work
independently and priorities own work load.
... Preferably a high level of written and spoken English.
... Good oral, written, presentation and facilitation skills.
... 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.
... Excellent in writing skills and oral communication both in
Indonesian and English.
... 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 April 12, 2018,
to indonesia@zsl.org cc'd Lydia.Chandra@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.
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