Join CIFOR and make a difference! Host-Country
Liaison Coordinator Director General’s Office (Ref. 1611)Bogor, Indonesia  The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) is a nonprofit, global research organization dedicated to
advancing human well-being, environmental conservation and equity. We conduct research that enables more
informed and equitable decision making about the use and management of tropical
and sub-tropical forest landscapes. We help policy makers and practitioners
shape effective policy, improve the management of tropical forests and address
the needs and perspectives of people who depend on forests for their
livelihoods. Our multidisciplinary approach considers the underlying drivers of
deforestation and degradation which often lie outside the forestry sector:
forces such as agriculture, infrastructure development, trade and investment
policies and law enforcement. CIFOR is looking for Host-Country
Liaison Coordinator OverviewThe
Host-Country Liaison Coordinator will serve as CIFOR’s official liaison with
the Government of Indonesia and will assist CIFOR to monitor and respond to
policy, legislative and administrative trends, as well as liaise with key partner
institutions in Indonesia that the Center interacts with directly or
indirectly. The Coordinator reports to the Director General. Summary of responsibilities·        
Maintain and enhance relations and
dialogue with Indonesian authorities including to promote an understanding of
CIFOR’s constitution, role and mandate as an international organization and

research institute headquartered in Indonesia;·        
Monitor CIFOR’s compliance with
relevant  government legislation and
regulations;·        
Identify legal and administrative procedures that
affect CIFOR’s operations, advise CIFOR on appropriate actions, and support
CIFOR units (e.g. Human Resources, Administration) in their responses;·        
Analyse Indonesian
legislation, policy developments and political dynamics in areas relevant to
CIFOR’s programme and advise CIFOR management on developments;·        
Maintain and enhance partnerships and
collaboration with Indonesian institutions through frequent and proactive
engagement;·        
Advise research and outreach
& engagement teams in the coordination and translation of results of CIFOR
research into policy-relevant outputs;·        
Facilitate appropriate
dialogue on research results with Indonesian authorities and stakeholders;·        
Facilitate local community relations in collaboration
with the authorities;·        
Assist and participate in
CIFOR activities and initiatives for capacity development. Detailed duties and responsibilities will be
discussed and outlined in the staff Annual Performance Contract.    RequirementsEducation, knowledge
and experience·        
A minimum of Master degree in any discipline;·        
Fluent in writing and speaking in English and Bahasa
Indonesia;·        
A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in a senior
position;   ·        
Possess excellent networks with ministries and agencies
of the Indonesian Government, as well as key non-government institutions;·        
A broad knowledge about political environment of forestry
and forestry related issues in Indonesia, regional and global agendas (research
and development issues);·        
Familiar
with inter-ministerial procedures on administrative issues (e.g. research
permits) and non-administrative issues (e.g. substantial matters as part of
initiating research collaboration between different ministries/agencies). Personal Attributes and Competencies·        
Problem-solving oriented capacity;·        
Management and
organizational skills, experience in coordinating role with high level
officials;·        
Excellent negotiation and persuasive skills;·        
Excellent facilitation and
teambuilding capability;·        
Initiative
and capable of working independently as well as in team environments;·        
Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively and
positively interact with people in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary
environment – including CIFOR staff, management and external
agencies/contractors/suppliers;·        
Values the sharing of
information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of
constructive evaluation and learning. Terms and Conditions·        
This is an internationally-recruited staff (IRS) position.
CIFOR offers competitive remuneration in USD commensurate with skills and
experience;·        
The appointment will be for a period of two years
inclusive nine months probationary period, with a possibility of extension
contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available
resources;·        
The duty station will be at Bogor/Jakarta, Indonesia
(with travel to research sites).  Application process·        
The application deadline is 03 June 2016;·        
We will acknowledge all
applications,
but
will contact only short-listed
candidates.  To
apply, please visit our career site at http://www.cifor.org/workwithus To
learn more about CIFOR, please visit our website at http://www.cifor.org   CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff
diversity contributes to excellence.