GFCR Lead

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT

 

Konservasi Indonesia is a national foundation established to support sustainable development in the country. We are the main partner of Conservation International in Indonesia.

 

We envision a healthy and prosperous Indonesia where biodiversity is valued and preserved. With offices and project sites across Indonesia, we promote a sustainable landscape-seascape approach and establish partnerships with multiple stakeholders across sectors and jurisdictions to deliver lasting impacts for people and nature in Indonesia.

 

As we are constantly expanding, we are currently hiring to fill the following position for our office in Jakarta or Bali:

 

GFCR Lead

(Code: GFCR Lead)

 

 

Konservasi Indonesia is one of the convening agents for an innovative program to support coral-positive businesses and change the paradigm of conservation financing. This multi-year program will manage and advise Global Fund for Coral Reef (GFCR) partners on a portfolio of grant and investments that directly support coral conservation and/or restoration. The program under Konservasi Indonesia will be launched with initial geographic focus on the Bird’s Head Seascape in West Papua and Sumba Island. Projects within this program portfolio will be varied and innovative, exploring revenue streams that provide sustainable financing for critically important coral reef ecosystems and will include engagement with tourism, seaweed aquaculture, MPA management and may expand to fisheries and other sectors assuming a clear link to coral reef conservation.

We seek an experienced Program Lead based in Indonesia to direct and manage the GFCR program across our focal geographies. Manages all aspects of the project life cycle including project planning, work plans, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on deliverables and project status. The GFCR Lead will be ultimately responsible for the full program, coordination with government and other GFCR stakeholders at a national and sub-national level, communication with Conservation International leads and donor engagement. S/he will represent Konservasi Indonesia as a key technical resource and build alliances/engage key external stakeholders including government and NGO officials, donors, and others critical to project success.

The GFCR Lead will ensure compliance with project standards, donor requirements and project alignment with institutional priorities. S/he will advise on adaptive management strategies and capacity building needs to ensure project success. S/he will manage and monitor project budgets and write donor reports as required.  Collaborate on and lead efforts to secure project funding, expand project pipeline and manage funding relationships with key partners.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead GFCR implementing and leadership team in Konservasi Indonesia
• Lead communications with Conservation International for GFCR implementation
• Lead, represent Konservasi Indonesia and arrange regular stakeholder coordination meetings with government and NGO partners
• Ensure all projects are implemented in according to the project workplan, but facilitate two-way communication with implementing teams to adapt the project to have greatest impact for coral conservation
• Play primary role in liaising with Conservation International and the GFCR secretariate to ensure the donor expectations are aligned with realities in the field. Facilitate any budget or programmatic changes with the donor, adhering to donor requirements.
• Lead development of Phase II projects that integrate coral conservation with private sector investment
• Support and provide input to the Konservasi Indonesia senior management team around the GFCR program development and organizational strategies

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

·       Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years or more related experience. Advanced degree preferred.

·       Direct project management experience, preferably in the conservation, NGO, advocacy or related arena.

·       Excellent technical and analytical skills. 

·       Excellent organization and time management skills.

·       2 – 3 years’ experience supervising and motivating others including multi-disciplinary teams. 

·       Team player and able to work effectively with diverse works groups in a multicultural environment.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills with all levels of staff and partners.

·       A record of success in influencing and partnering with key stakeholders and national and/or local government.

·       Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, set priorities, and deliver quality results

·       Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and under minimal supervision. 

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

·       Professional proficiency in written and spoken English

·       Background or strong understanding of financial systems and private sector investment in Indonesia

·       Proven knowledge of coral reef ecosystems, threats and management systems in eastern Indonesia

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

·       Based in the Jakarta or Bali office with frequent travel to project site and other office locations.  

·       Comfortable working out of doors for extended periods.

·       Ability to work extended work hours to meet project deadlines.

 

 

 

Please send your current resume and cover letter to:

indonesia.hrd@konservasi-id.org

 

 

Please fill the “subject” column of the e-mail with this format:

< GFCR Lead> - < your name >

 

Closing date for the application is Oct 18, 2022

 (Only short-listed candidates will be notified).