Background

The Flood Impacts, Carbon Pricing, and Ecosystem Sustainability (FINCAPES) project is a collaborative, gender-responsive initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada. Over a 5.5-year period, jointly undertaken by the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics and Faculty of Environment, the project supports Indonesia in adapting to climate change, mitigating its impacts, and conserving biodiversity in a socially and economically sustainable manner.

In partnership with IPB University, the project is supporting the establishment and operation of the IPB Centre for Applied Research in Nature-based Solutions (I-CAN). The IPB University has long been recognized for its expertise in researching peatlands, mangroves, and tropical forest management, especially in the Faculty of Forestry & Environment. This extensive knowledge, built on years of experience, has significantly contributed to understanding and conserving these critical ecosystems, which are now seen as critically important for Indonesia to meet its climate change goals and mitigate climate-related hazards such as wildfire.

I-CAN focuses on research, field testing, documentation, and dissemination of NbS, playing a central role in advancing these efforts and ensuring the effective implementation of nature-based solutions across Indonesia in pursuit of biodiversity conservation and climate change hazard risk reduction. In collaboration with governments, NGOs, CSOs, and other stakeholders, the FINCAPES project is implementing mangrove restoration in Lampung and Jambi provinces, and peatland restoration in Jambi province. These restoration areas will serve as an I-CAN living laboratory for research, field testing, and the development of sustainable solutions, providing valuable insights and practical applications for ecosystem restoration and climate change adaptation.

This will enhance adoption of gender-equitable Nature-based Solutions for peatland and mangrove restoration and conservation, and promote biodiversity conservation, to support Indonesia’s climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. In the implementation of mangrove restoration in Lampung province, which has been carried out for less than a year, the activities also focus on the socio-economic impacts of these efforts, such as improving local livelihoods, promoting sustainable economic activities, and ensuring inclusive decision-making processes. Mangroves, which play a crucial role in carbon storage, disaster prevention, and supporting biodiversity, also provide valuable resources such as non-timber forest products, and ecotourism opportunities, all of which contribute to the well-being of coastal communities. Regular monitoring and evaluation of socio-economic aspects will assess the impact on surrounding communities and the potential for long-term sustainability.

Deliverables

1. Team and Activity Coordination

• Support routine coordination between expert teams and technical teams, including meeting scheduling, follow-ups, and reminders.
• Prepare meeting agendas, record key discussion points, decisions, and agreed action items.
• Help ensure that project communication flows effectively and is well documented.

2. Project Progress Monitoring

• Assist in monitoring restoration activities’ progress against the approved workplan and timeline.
• Compile activity updates from technical teams and prepare periodic project progress summaries.
• Identify potential implementation challenges (e.g. scheduling, coordination, or data-related issues) and report them to the supervisor.

3. Document and Data Management Support

• Organize and manage project documents, including TORs, workplans, field reports and expenses, meeting minutes, and presentation materials.
• Support the management of technical and non-technical data (e.g. planting progress, social activities, or initial monitoring data).
• Ensure project documents are properly stored, organized, and easily accessible to the project team.

4. Reporting and Presentation Support

• Assist in preparing presentation materials and project summaries for internal use or stakeholder engagement.
• Support the drafting of periodic activity reports (monthly/quarterly) based on inputs from expert and technical teams.
• Assist in developing simple visualizations of project timelines or activity progress.

5. Field Activity Coordination (as required)

• Support logistical and administrative preparations for field activities (scheduling, attendance lists, short TORs).
• Assist in documenting field activities, including activity notes, photographs, and summary reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in forestry or a related field.
  • At least two years of work experience with university faculty members, preferably with IPB faculty, in mangrove or peatland restoration and conservation activities.
  • Proven project management skills related to mangrove or peatland restoration and conservation initiatives.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, local governments, universities, NGOs, and the private sector.
  • Ability to respond to requests and inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills, particularly in engaging local communities and relevant stakeholder groups.

 Requirement for equipment

The successful candidate must ensure they have a personal laptop and a mobile phone that meet the necessary technical standards to support their official tasks and project responsibilities.

How to Apply:

• Application Deadline for submission: 1 February 2026
• Please submit resume/CV and cover letter to the email address: ivonne.rawis@uwaterloo.ca & mindawati.azmi@uwaterloo.ca

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview