Konservasi Indonesia is a national foundation established to support sustainable development in the country. We are the main partner of Conservation International in Indonesia. For more information, please visit: www.konservasi-id.org
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 Medan:
Sundaland Program Director
(Code: SLP-D)
Konservasi Indonesia (KI) is seeking a qualified and motivated individual as Sundaland Program Director. Sundaland Program Director is responsible for providing strategic oversight and programmatic direction for a regional program implementation. S/he is responsible for overall program management and ensuring that program strategies, initiatives, outcomes and impact advance Yayasan Konservasi Cakrawala Indonesia (Konservasi Indonesia – KI) human development and conservation priorities as well as the supporting operations needed with technical help from Operation and support team from the country office. Duties are diverse and include designing and implementing program and conservation strategies, team and project management, technical oversight and monitoring, and capacity building. The Program Director ensures compliance with KI policies, program and funding agreements and local requirements.
The Program Director plays a key role in securing program funding, developing project proposals, managing funding relationships with key partners and build good relations with prominent network and stakeholder in the region and as necessary at national level. S/he regularly represents KI and builds alliances and engages key external stakeholders including government and non-government officials, donors, and other parties critical to program success. The Program Director works closely with staff throughout KI and CI regional and global teams to ensure the program forms an integral part of achieving organization wide goals. S/he identifies capacity gaps and implements measures to build capacity both internally and with external partners.
The Program Director manages regional staff and responsible for smooth offices operation under his/her supervision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop program strategies, objectives, work plans and metrics.
- Monitor, measure, interpret, and share results on a regular basis. Develop progress and distribute financial reports; identify and implement refinements in work plans and strategies.
- Work across centres/units to ensure that program activities are aligned with KI’s conservation and division priorities.
- Ensure program compliance with KI policies, funding agreements and local requirements.
- Identify capacity building needs within the team and KI. Implement and monitor efforts to address capacity gaps.
- Lead information sharing and cross collaboration within KI and partners. Build stakeholder understanding and support through proactive communication efforts included fact sheets, statistics, and related communication materials.
- Hold conferences and other learning events to share best practices and lessons learned.
- Effectively engage stakeholders including donors, government and NGOs, technical colleagues, and other partners important to program success.
- Represent the organization externally. Serve as a trusted and visible point of contact for KI. Identify opportunities for program growth and development.
- Play a lead role in ensuring program financial sustainability by identifying funding opportunities including seeking for opportunities for program expansion to other sites within Sundaland region. Regularly partner with CI-APFD and HQ teams on funding proposals and regional/global fundraising efforts.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
PEOPLE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise regional staff. As people manager, responsible for; recruit and responsible for staff on-boarding process under his/her responsibilities; ensure that his/her team has proper annual goals setting that is aligned with organizations goals and priorities; provide mentoring, coaching and directions to his/her team.
- Host regular three-monthly meeting (at least) with all employees to provide feedback and sharing information
- Manages the program’s budget and finances.
- Manage public or private funds; ensure compliance with donor requirements and internal policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years or more related work experience. Advanced degree preferred.
- A strong program or project management experience, preferably in the global conservation, NGO, development or related for-profit arena.
- Excellent technical and analytical skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Team player and able to work effectively with diverse work groups in a multicultural environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A record of success in influencing and partnering with key stakeholders and raising funds.
- Proven ability to multitask and meet priorities. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and under minimal supervision.
- Fluency in English required.
PREFERRED
- Working experiences in one of KI Indonesia priority landscapes; North Sumatra and West Java
- Good understanding on Indonesia environment and forestry policies
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Local and/or international travel of 30% or more, often in difficult travel conditions.
- Ability to work in remote locations or under difficult working conditions
Please send your current resume and cover letter (no more than 4 pages) to:
indonesia.hrd@konservasi-id.org
Please fill the “subject” column of the e-mail with this format:
< SLP-D > – < your name >
Closing date for the application is Aug 30, 2024
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified).
