BERAU PROGRAM SENIOR MANAGER

The Nature Conservancy is searching qualified candidate to fill position of: BERAU PROGRAM SENIOR MANAGER The Berau Program Senior Manager functions as the manager and administrator of all TNC activities in Berau ensuring the synergy among various on-going programs in Berau, including work in various thematic programs and sites. S/he engages key non-governmental stakeholders, especially, local communities, private sector, and donor agencies to support the design and implementation of BFCP. S/he works closely with and coordinates with a wide variety of TNC staff, consultants, NGO partners, and private companies in support of TNC conservation goals and results. S/he is an expert in natural forest management with strong experience working with the government, private sector and local communities with hands-on conservation. S/he has proven experience in thinking outside the box to develop creative solutions to complex natural resource management challenges and is able to motivate and lead a broadly disbursed team of people. S/he serves as the principle contact to donor agencies, other conservation organizations, foundations and the academic community within his/her Conservation function with regards to Berau program. S/he may play a leading role in donor identification, cultivation and stewardship for the program. This may include one or more of the following functions: - Establishes the Conservancy as a major conservation partner within the area of responsibility - Defines conservation priorities in the area of responsibility - Leads and manages team which supports and improves conservation efforts - Builds scientific, and technical capacity in the field - Develops key partnerships with non-governmental and private organizations in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and best practices - Engages local community support for local conservation efforts - Develops and implements conservation strategies Requirements: • BA/BS degree and minimum 10 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience • Demonstrated experience in implementing conservation plans at the district, province, and/or country level • Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, climate change policy, REDD+ and other related areas of work in Indonesia • Knowledge of methods and standards of biodiversity information systems and initiatives and experience conceiving and implementing strategic initiatives. • Motivating team members, setting goals and leading efforts • Delivering practical, adaptable products and services to stakeholders • Knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs • Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results • Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages • Successful experience in developing, directing and managing multiple projects • Demonstrated success as a manager who has successfully motivated staff to achieve and sustain excellence • Demonstrated leadership qualities and able to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization • Successful experience in partnership development (donors, NGO partners, community, etc) including extensive networking with high-level conservation contacts; political savvy • Proven interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. This position will be based in Berau Field Office (East Kalimantan). Please send your CV and application form to recruitment.indo@tnc.org, not later than June 20th, 2012. Please insert subject: Berau Program Senior Manager in your email.