Announcement Date:
April 19, 2017

Job Title: Indonesia
Climate Advisor – CONTRACT POSITION / INDONESIA BASED

Indonesia Climate
Advisor

The Packard
Foundation seeks an experienced, strategic, well networked individual to serve
in a contract position as Indonesia Climate Advisor (Advisor) to support the
implementation of the Packard Foundation’s Palm Oil Strategy and related work
in Indonesia that will contribute to Indonesia’ s commitment on climate change
through sustainable land use. The Advisor will also support the relevant
interests and investments of the Foundation’s Climate sub program,
Organizational Effectiveness Program, and Agriculture, Livelihoods and
Conservation Initiative, as well as our close collaboration with the Climate
and Land Use Alliance (CLUA).

The Palm Oil Strategy includes “supply-side” and
“demand-side” interventions designed to reduce land-based greenhouse gas emissions
from palm oil production, with a primary focus on Indonesia. The strategy aims
to reduce the emissions trajectory of the oil palm industry in Indonesia by
dramatically slowing the rate of conversion of peatland and native forests to
new plantations, while anticipating and mitigating the adverse consequences for
longer-term goals, other geographies, and the rights and livelihoods of
affected communities. Over the long-term, the strategy aims to catalyze a
transformational shift in the oil palm industry globally to one that is
low-carbon, pro-smallholder, and respectful of international norms related to
protection of land and labor rights and biodiversity values and that address
the legacy issues associated with plantations already under cultivation.

In Indonesia, this includes the following specific
objectives:

·
Achieve sufficient incentives and support to effect meaningful changes in law,
policy and practice for governing land use the jurisdictional level

·
Demonstrate “jurisdictional approach” pilots that provide incentives for early
movers in both public and private sectors

 · Enable the development
and promotion of alternative narratives to the dominant narrative, emphasizing
the benefits of sustainable development in the land use sectors and influencing

the decision making processes of key stakeholders

The Advisor will be based in Jakarta and will be responsible
to deliver work as specified in the contract, accountable to the Packard
Foundation’s Climate and Land Use Program Officer, based in California. In
Indonesia, the Advisor will work closely as a team member with the Jakartabased
Climate and Land Use Alliance team, which includes representatives from the
Ford, Climate Works and Packard Foundations.

Primary Duties and
Responsibilities

As a contractor, the Advisor will perform the following and
other duties as assigned:

 · Act as a field-based
representative for the development, refinement and advancement of learning
related to the Foundation’s grants portfolio in Indonesia; make site visits,
attend meetings, and clearly and consistently communicate with grant
recipients, CLUA team members and other partners in a transparent, timely, and
respectful manner

·
Coordinate with the CLUA Initiative Coordinator and the CLUA team based in
Jakarta to strengthen the integration and synergy of the Palm Oil strategy into
CLUA’s overall program in Indonesia including participating in team calls,
meetings and CLUA retreats as and when needed

·
Proactively explore and report on opportunities to help achieve the objectives
of the Palm Oil Strategy; stay informed about various policy initiatives, scientific
analyses, and institutional changes important to the strategy’s objectives and
grant making strategy

·
Identify opportunities to improve grant administration and implementation in
country, including facilitating consistent dialogue with grant recipients regarding
reporting, monitoring, and evaluation

·
Provide technical assistance to grant recipients when needed and requested,
including, for example, on institutional development strategies, monitoring and
evaluation methodologies, or grant administration

·
Initiate useful partnerships in the field between implementing partners and
other stakeholders

· Make
frequent contact with representatives of other relevant donors, private sector,
and government entities with whom the Foundation might directly collaborate

·
Identify opportunities and/or the need to bring grant recipients in Indonesia
together around specific topics, skills training, etc.

·
Facilitate knowledge sharing among CLUA partners and other relevant
stakeholders in Indonesia

·
Participate in the development of grant recommendations

·
Participate in updates to the palm oil strategy, strategic planning and team
discussions, providing input and complementary analysis

·
Represent the Packard Foundation and the CLUA Indonesia Initiative externally

· As requested,
represent other Packard Foundation sub programs, including the Climate
subprogram and the Agriculture, Livelihoods and Conservation Initiative.

The Advisor must be an outstanding leader with deep
knowledge of policy, forest conservation and commodity agriculture. He or she
should be dedicated to promoting excellence, innovation and impact and have
experience facilitating and promoting cooperative working partnerships and
maintaining a collaborative, learning, and innovative culture among diverse constituencies.
It is essential that the Advisor be able to work with high levels of leadership
and respectfully engage and communicate on complex topics with many diverse
audiences including grantees, governmental bodies, the private sector, NGO
representatives, communities and other donors. The role requires self-direction
combined with flexibility and a capacity to give and receive feedback
graciously.

Professional
Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following minimum
qualifications:

· Commitment
to finding ways to reduce climate impacts and conserve and sustainably manage
resources for the health of both biologically diverse ecosystems and the people
who rely upon them

 · An advanced degree in
public policy, natural resource management, economics, or other relevant field

 · Familiarity and
experience working with grassroots, NGOs, government and multilateral
institutions involved with tropical forests and land use

·
Experience working with the private sector is preferred but not required

· Significant
understanding of the economic, political and social dynamics in Indonesia

 · Proven experience
effectively managing complex projects

·
Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English and Bahasa
Indonesia

·
Clear, diplomatic communication skills and ability to engage individuals from a
wide variety of cultures, disciplines, academic backgrounds, and institutions

 · Intellectual agility,
desire to learn, and ability to analyze, think critically, and understand
situations and apply information directly relevant to assigned grant making
priorities

·
Initiative and capacity to sustain work, as well as set and complete tasks,
with minimal direction

·
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, particularly one that is
widely dispersed;

·
Demonstrated presentation skills

·
Capacity to effectively manage time and resources (operating within overall
grants budgets as well as the Advisor’s own contract and travel budget), and
meet deadlines

 · Willingness to perform
and coordinate administrative duties, as required

 · Ability and willingness
to travel frequently throughout the Indonesia as well as, occasionally to the
United States, sometimes over weekends and public holidays

·
Experience with grant making desirable, but not essential

Personal Attributes

The following personal attributes are desired:

 · Approachable demeanor and
openness to input from all levels of staff and grantees

 · Excellent interpersonal
skills, including an ability to listen to others and learn from their best
ideas, share best practices and experiences, and contribute to a learning
environment

 · Impeccable integrity and
trustworthiness, sense of humor, and diplomatic approach to problem-­­solving

 · Ability to consistently
interact with others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner, maintain
a positive attitude and good working relationships, and work effectively in a
team setting

 · Ability to work well with
colleagues, consultants, funders, and grantees across many diverse cultures and
backgrounds

 · Enjoys frequent travel

Compensation and
Benefits

This is a contract
position located in Indonesia. The Advisor is a contractor, not an employee
of the Foundation. This is anticipated to be a long term initiative. However,
each year the contract budget and deliverables will be reviewed, revised as
needed and, if appropriate, put forward for approval.

To Apply

To be considered for this contract position, interested
candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, salary requirement to [email protected] before
May 31, 2017. We will be considering applications as they are received.

About the Packard
Foundation

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation (Foundation) is a
family foundation that is guided by the enduring business philosophy and
personal values of Lucile and David Packard, who helped found one of the
world’s leading technology companies. Today, their children and grandchildren
continue to help guide the work of the Foundation. Their approach to business
and community participation has guided our philanthropy for 50 years. The David
and Lucile Packard Foundation works on the issues our founders cared about
most: improving the lives of children, enabling the creative pursuit of
science, advancing reproductive health, conserving and restoring the earth’s
natural systems, and supporting and strengthening an array of local nonprofit
organizations.

A staff of 120 conducts the day-to-day operations of the
Foundation and a Board of Trustees oversees the work of the Foundation. David
and Lucile Packard passed onto the Foundation the following core set of values:
integrity, respect for all people, belief in individual leadership, commitment
to effectiveness, and the capacity to think big.

The Foundation’s Conservation and Science (C&S) Program
invests in action and ideas that conserve and restore ecosystems while
enhancing human well-being. The C&S Program supports public policy reforms,
changes in private sector practices, and scientific activities to develop
essential knowledge and tools for addressing current and future priorities.
C&S supports work in four broad areas: Climate Change, Ocean and Fisheries
Conservation, Western Land Conservation, and Science.

Additional information about the Foundation and specifically
the Western Pacific Conservation and Science Program can be found at packard.org.