CIFOR is looking for a creative and dynamic Program Development Coordinator
Location: Bogor, Indonesia
Headquartered in Bogor, Indonesia with offices in Africa and South America, the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a leading international forestry research organization established in response to global concerns about the social, environmental, and economic consequences of forest loss and degradation.
CIFOR is dedicated to developing policies and technologies for sustainable use and management of forest products and services, and for enhancing the well being of people in developing countries who rely on tropical forests. CIFOR works in over 30 countries worldwide and has links with researchers in 50 international, regional and national organizations. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR (Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research).
CIFOR is looking for a creative and dynamic Program Development Coordinator
The Program Development Coordinator will play a key role in developing and updating CIFOR’s donor strategy that encompasses all aspects related to project development, donor relations, market intelligence, grant compliance, funding and monitoring to ensure sustained support for the Center’s work to achieve impact on alleviating rural poverty and protecting the environment. In addition, the Program Development Coordinator will ensure that proposals and concept notes are of an acceptably high standard and consistent with CIFOR’s strategy, policies and practices. The Coordinator will report to the Deputy Director General.
Qualifications and Competencies:
* A graduate degree in forestry, development, marketing, international relations, social sciences, or environmental sciences with at least 5 five years experience in resource mobilization/fund raising and proposal development initiatives;
* Experience with bilateral, multilateral funding agencies, and familiarity with private foundations that fund conservation activities is required;
* A team player, who has proven performances in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment; Have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
* Fluency in English is required; proficiency in other international languages is desirable.
Terms of Employment:
* CIFOR offers an internationally competitive salary and expatriated benefits package including housing, transportation, home leave, education support and comprehensive healthcare.
* The position is based in Bogor, Indonesia; international travel is required.
Application Process:
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. Interviews will be held in Bogor, Indonesia. All applications will be acknowledged, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All correspondence will be held in confidence. A letter of interest and a curriculum vita should be sent to:
Human Resources Department, CIFOR
E-mail: cifor-hr@cgiar.org
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