The Zoological Society of London is (ZSL),
a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for
conservation science and applied conservation.. ZSL’s mission is to
promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their
habitats. This is realised by carrying out field conservation and
research in over 50 countries across the globe and through education and
awareness-raising at our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade
Zoo, inspiring people to take conservation action.
ZSL
Indonesia is a highly diverse programme with projects involving climate
change, public-private-people partnerships, sustainable landscape
management, in addition to species conservation (namely the Sumatran
tiger), protected area management, and combatting wildlife crime. We are now looking for:
Deputy Country Director
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Terms and Condition
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Start Date
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July 2018
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Duration of Contract
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One year fix- term Contract, with potential to extend
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Work Area
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Bogor, West Java.
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Reporting to
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Country Director
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Job Overview:
ZSL
Indonesia is seeking a dynamic and highly experienced individual at a
senior level, working closely with the Country Director and the Head of
Asia to lead and support the ZSL Indonesian programme. We are offering
an exciting opportunity for an innovative and adaptable individual with
extensive management experience to assist the Country Director in
developing and delivering a suite of projects, streamlining the current
operations in line with the highest standards prescribed by ZSL head
office and external donors and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Country Director and ZSL-Asia Programme Directorate in developing the vision and strategy for ZSL’s work in Indonesia;
- Supervise and support administration of ZSL Indonesia Programme, ensuring that all projects are efficient and effective;
- Ensure that all fieldwork activities are implemented according to procedures and guidelines;
- Along with the Country Director, oversea the ZSL Indonesia team and ensure full compliance with all ZSL Legal, tax and financial reporting requirements;
- Support the Country Director to ensure ZSL Indonesia obligations to Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry as stated on MoU are met;
- Coordinate with the Country Director and ZSL-HQ in London to ensure clear and timely communications;
- Recruit and manage staff including, performance monitoring, mentoring, and training; and,
- Develop, plan and monitor risk management for ZSL supported projects.
Person Specification:
The
post-holder should have a proven track record in integrated development
and conservation project management in Asia with experience dealing
with large scale projects and large-scale donor management and/or a
higher degree in an appropriate subject such as conservation biology,
environmental economics, conservation/development policy or a related
discipline. Candidates should also have:
- Demonstrated experience implementing species conservation or sustainable landscape programs;
- Broad and current knowledge of biodiversity conservation issues ideally in South East Asia, with specialist knowledge in at least one of the current work streams of ZSL Indonesia (Climate Change, Conservation Science and Management, Production Landscape Management);
- Proven experience at a senior level, managing and implementing programmes in an international setting;
- Strong leadership skills with proven history of managing complex or multiple projects, including staffing, design, planning and monitoring;
- Proven track record of fundraising, ideally with experience in large bilateral donors such as DFID, UNDP, and USAID; and,
- Sound experience of financial management and timely reporting to donors.
Please Note:
The position will be based at ZSL’s offices in Bogor - Indonesia and
will involve significant travel to relevant countries including our Main
offices in London, Regents Park.
To Apply:
Applicants
will need to upload their CV and covering letter (detailing relevant
experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including
details of availability) and can do this by clicking the "Apply for this job online" button on the following link:
If you have any queries regarding these positions or when applying through the system please contact Human Resources at hr@zsl.org.
Closing date for applications: June 19th, 2018
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