Position Vacancy: Managing Director

 

Yayasan Pesisir Lestari (YPL) is a Bali-based marine conservation organisation that aims to empower coastal communities managing their local marine ecosystems in ways that enrich livelihoods and sustain healthy oceans for generations to come. Based in Bali, in cooperation with Blue Ventures, a UK-based marine conservation organisation, we're building partnerships with local organisations who work closely with coastal communities across provinces in Indonesia. 

We are currently recruiting a Managing Director to lead Yayasan Pesisir Lestari (YPL) and support the development of our operations, our growing team, our partnerships, and our ambitious and expanding programmes.

Location             : Denpasar, Indonesia
Closing date      : 3rd January 2022
Contract status : National post
Start date           : February 2022
Contract             : Full term contract
 

Summary job description

The role will also have responsibility as Chair of the board of caretakers within the Yayasan structure. Reporting to the YPL’s boards, this is a full-time role based in YPL’s headquarters in Denpasar, Bali, with occasional/travel to work closely with colleagues, partners, field teams and communities.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader, who has the knowledge and skills required to work with a committed team to continue the development of YPL. You will need to be a motivated, proactive and highly organised individual, with an excellent knowledge of how a Yayasan operates and the regulatory and legislative environment that YPL works in. A crucial part of the role will be building relationships and partnerships with government and other organisations in the sector.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of project management and managing organisational budgets. Ideally, you will have experience of community-based conservation and development initiatives in Indonesia. You will thrive in environments that are collegiate and fast-paced, and be able to demonstrate experience of working independently and solving complex problems in challenging situations.
Assessment of applications will include candidates’ alignment with YPL’s core values and mission to support human rights-based approaches to marine conservation and fisheries management.

Application process

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All shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date. Applicants should apply online by 3rd January 2022.
Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and first-round interviews may be conducted with short-listed candidates before the application deadline.